The Colorado Rural Water Association, in partnership with CDPHE, is offering a FREE half-day webinar.

Half-day Clean Water Training 

Designed for operators, this training provides valuable certification prep, Training Units (TUs) for renewal, and up-to-date guidance on regulations and best practices.

This course addresses when technologies were first discovered and how those technologies are used today.
It also discusses whether those technologies can be applied to current treatment requirements. Topics include heat, UV, coagulation and colloidal silver treatments.

Max TUs:0.2
Water Treatment:0.2
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:0

Learn the basics of operation and maintenance for lagoon systems. This course will discuss the food web and nutrient cycles throughout the limited control treatment of the lagoon system and cover understanding the different zones, biology, and chemistry within the lagoon.

This course will discuss the food web and nutrient cycles throughout the limited control treatment of the lagoon system and cover understanding the different zones, biology, and chemistry within the lagoon.

Max TUs:0.3
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0.3
Industrial:0.3
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:0

The Colorado Rural Water Association, in partnership with CDPHE, is offering a FREE half-day In-person training in your region that includes:

Half-day Clean Water Training

Designed for operators, this training provides valuable certification prep, Training Units (TUs) for renewal, and up-to-date guidance on regulations and best practices.

Water and wastewater utilities face a growing range of threats, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, physical security incidents, and cyberattacks. This course provides operators with practical knowledge and tools to help protect critical infrastructure, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively during emergencies.
Participants will explore emergency response planning, public notification requirements, spill reporting, mutual aid resources, physical security best practices, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Through real-world examples and interactive tabletop exercises, attendees will evaluate vulnerabilities, discuss response strategies, and strengthen their ability to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater operations during disruptive events.
This course is designed for water and wastewater operators, supervisors, managers, and utility personnel responsible for operational readiness, security, and emergency response.

Max TUs:0
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:.4

This practical workshop introduces the fundamentals of cross-connection control and backflow prevention for rural water systems. Participants will learn how backflow occurs, common hazards found in rural systems, and how to identify and prevent contamination risks before problems happen.

Topics include backpressure, backsiphonage, irrigation and agricultural hazards, backflow prevention devices, and basic Colorado CDPHE program requirements. Real-world examples, simple field scenarios, and practical guidance will help attendees understand how to start or improve an effective cross-connection control program using existing staff and resources.

Water Treatment:0.2
Wastewater Treatment:0.2
Industrial:0.2
Distribution: 0.2
Collection:0.2
Fex:0

Water and wastewater utilities face a growing range of threats, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, physical security incidents, and cyberattacks. This course provides operators with practical knowledge and tools to help protect critical infrastructure, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively during emergencies.
Participants will explore emergency response planning, public notification requirements, spill reporting, mutual aid resources, physical security best practices, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Through real-world examples and interactive tabletop exercises, attendees will evaluate vulnerabilities, discuss response strategies, and strengthen their ability to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater operations during disruptive events.
This course is designed for water and wastewater operators, supervisors, managers, and utility personnel responsible for operational readiness, security, and emergency response.

Max TUs:0
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:.4

The Colorado Rural Water Association, in partnership with CDPHE, is offering a FREE half-day webinar.

Half-day Clean Water Training 

Designed for operators, this training provides valuable certification prep, Training Units (TUs) for renewal, and up-to-date guidance on regulations and best practices.

Explore early storage and distribution technologies and how they have led to today’s systems. History is valuable.  In this class we will address when technologies were first discovered and how those technologies are used today.  We will also discuss if those technologies can be applied to current treatment requirements.  A few topics to be covered are pipe types, corrosion control, valve types, and tank and storage issues.

Max TUs:0.2
Water Treatment:0.2
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:0

Pressure Reducing & Control Valves

Course Topics: 11th - One-Day training on Pressure Reducing & Control Valves:  Sizing the valves correctly, proper installation, as well as operation and maintenance, will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the operation of valves with their system. A portion of this training will include hands-on participation. Clay Valve (Training Instructors - Pipestone & Chuck Goins CRWA) * Water Treatment Exam Prep (Training Instructor - Scott Thomas CRWA) 
Training Units Approved:

Course Topics: 12th - 13th Two-Day training on Water Treatment Certification Review - (Scott Thomas CRWA) This class is a 2 Day course that leads students through a wide range of topics pertinent to preparation for the Water Treatment Certification Exam. The curriculum includes PowerPoint Presentations, which include Water Math, Basic Microbiology and Chemistry, Regulations related to Surface water treatment rules, Water Treatment Operations, different types of filtration systems, Sampling, Laboratory Processes, Disinfection and Safety practices.

Registration will close on August 7 or when registration fills up. Training must be paid in full prior to attending the class. Food & beverages will be provided for each workshop.

Training Units Approved:

An important goal for any water or wastewater system is to have a sustainable water infrastructure.  A key part of fulfilling that goal is to have a good asset management program.  This course will cover important aspects of such a program, including assembling a team and strategies, building and asset inventory, analyzing your assets for potential failure (and planning ahead for those failures) and ensuring compliance with the various government regulations that your system must follow.

Max TUs:0.6 
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:

The Colorado Rural Water Association, in partnership with CDPHE, is offering a FREE half-day In-person training in your region that includes:

Half-day Clean Water Training & Half-day Drinking Water Training

Designed for operators, this training provides valuable certification prep, Training Units (TUs) for renewal, and up-to-date guidance on regulations and best practices.

Water and wastewater utilities face a growing range of threats, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, physical security incidents, and cyberattacks. This course provides operators with practical knowledge and tools to help protect critical infrastructure, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively during emergencies.
Participants will explore emergency response planning, public notification requirements, spill reporting, mutual aid resources, physical security best practices, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Through real-world examples and interactive tabletop exercises, attendees will evaluate vulnerabilities, discuss response strategies, and strengthen their ability to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater operations during disruptive events.
This course is designed for water and wastewater operators, supervisors, managers, and utility personnel responsible for operational readiness, security, and emergency response.

Max TUs:0
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:.4

Water and wastewater utilities face a growing range of threats, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, physical security incidents, and cyberattacks. This course provides operators with practical knowledge and tools to help protect critical infrastructure, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond effectively during emergencies.
Participants will explore emergency response planning, public notification requirements, spill reporting, mutual aid resources, physical security best practices, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Through real-world examples and interactive tabletop exercises, attendees will evaluate vulnerabilities, discuss response strategies, and strengthen their ability to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater operations during disruptive events.
This course is designed for water and wastewater operators, supervisors, managers, and utility personnel responsible for operational readiness, security, and emergency response.

Max TUs:0
Water Treatment:0
Wastewater Treatment:0
Industrial:0
Distribution: 0
Collection:0
Fex:.4

The Colorado Rural Water Association, in partnership with CDPHE, is offering a FREE half-day webinar.

Half-day Clean Water Training 

Designed for operators, this training provides valuable certification prep, Training Units (TUs) for renewal, and up-to-date guidance on regulations and best practices.

To provide foundational knowledge in water treatment operations for the Water Group-A Operators.  

Understand the application of mathematics used in daily operations of water treatment. Gain knowledge on how to operate and maintain various water treatment plant equipment. Develop skills to monitor and control the water treatment process effectively. Obtain adequate understanding for successful state-level certification

Max TUs:0.4
Water Treatment:0.4
Wastewater Treatment:0.2
Industrial:0.2
Distribution: 0.2
Collection:0.2

Grand Junction Mini-Conference September 9th & 10th!

Grand Junction Convention Center. 

 Join us for the CRWA Mini Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 9–10! This two-day event is designed for water and wastewater professionals looking to build skills, earn TUs, and stay current on industry practices.
 

We’ll be offering a wide range of classes, including Basic Math, Advanced Math, Water Exam Prep, Chemical Injection, Pump Technology, Hydrant Training, USDA RD Disaster Recovery, and Emergency Response & Resiliency Training—plus additional sessions covering emerging topics and real-world challenges in the field.
 

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry vendors, explore new equipment and technology, and learn directly from experienced instructors. Vendors will be on-site throughout the event, and both breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
 

Whether you’re preparing for certification, refreshing your knowledge, or looking to network with peers, this conference offers something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you in Grand Junction! Seating is limited so register today!

Grand Junction Mini-Conference September 9th & 10th!

Grand Junction Convention Center. 

 Join us for the CRWA Mini Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 9–10! This two-day event is designed for water and wastewater professionals looking to build skills, earn TUs, and stay current on industry practices.
 

We’ll be offering a wide range of classes, including Basic Math, Advanced Math, Water Exam Prep, Chemical Injection, Pump Technology, Hydrant Training, USDA RD Disaster Recovery, and Emergency Response & Resiliency Training—plus additional sessions covering emerging topics and real-world challenges in the field.
 

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry vendors, explore new equipment and technology, and learn directly from experienced instructors. Vendors will be on-site throughout the event, and both breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
 

Whether you’re preparing for certification, refreshing your knowledge, or looking to network with peers, this conference offers something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you in Grand Junction! Seating is limited so register today!