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GLWA/MWEA Training Classes 2026
1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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Operations Challenge Program Sponsorship 2026
1/1/2026 - 10/1/2026

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2026 Inductee 5-S Donations
4/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
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Exam Prep Courses: 2026 Fall
7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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Operations Training Classes: 2026 Fall
7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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2026 MWEA Leadership Retreat
7/28/2026 - 7/29/2026
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4th Annual Water Sector Cornhole Tournament
7/30/2026
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MWEA Member Appreciation Detroit Tigers Game
8/14/2026
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MWEA PFAS Seminar
8/20/2026
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Section 11 Annual Golf Outing @ The Timbers
9/25/2026
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MI Night House of Blues Reception at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans
9/28/2026
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MWEA Northern MI Wastewater Operators Seminar
10/8/2026
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MWEA / MI-AWWA Maintenance Seminar
10/28/2026
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MWEA/MI-AWWA Annual Lab Practices Seminar
11/12/2026
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Events in the month of August 2026
8/5/2026

*GREAT FOR INDUSTRIAL WW OPERATORS looking to pass their general wastewater knowledge section!

This intensive 1-day Wastewater D & C Exam Preparation class is designed to help operators strengthen their knowledge and boost confidence ahead of exam day. The course provides a focused review of essential topics, including calculations, treatment processes, operations, maintenance, laboratory procedures, and safety concepts commonly covered on the exam.

Participants will work through practice problems, review real-world scenarios, and gain helpful test-taking strategies to improve speed and accuracy. Whether you’re taking the exam for the first time or refreshing your skills, this class offers a practical, comprehensive refresher in a single, efficient day.

Includes: Detailed study guides, worksheets, and an EGLE approved scientific calculator.

Instructor:

TBD

CEC Information:
0.6 WW Technical
Code: 3168

Registration Costs:
MWEA/WEF Member - $145
*Non-member - $265
8/11/2026
Purpose and Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment

This course appropriately begins with the water cycle. It is an overview of the wastewater treatment process, beginning to end. This gives the individual the concepts of the entirety and impact of the work done in treatment plants. 

This class is excellent for those new to the profession and those who have had a limited scope of job duties. This will be a unique opportunity of great value to persons providing products and services in the wastewater industry. 


 
Topics Covered:
  • Why We Treat Wastewater
  • Collections System
  • Basic Laboratory Analysis
  • Sources of Wastewater
  • Treatment Plant
  • Health and Safety
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Effluent Disposal
  • Emerging Issues 






CEC Information:
0.5 Tech WW CECs
EGLE Code: 2424

Registration Costs:

MWEA/WEF Member - $95
*Non-member - $215

Instructor: Dave Connors
8/14/2026

MWEA Member Appreciation Event

Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox
Friday, August 14th, 2026


We invite you to celebrate what makes MWEA the wonderful organization that it is...OUR MEMBERS! This event is an opportunity to catch up with some of your fellow peers over classic ballpark bites and enjoy a nice Michigan summer evening outside watching the Tigers play ball.

This event will be held on Friday, August 14th at Comerica Park in Detroit. The evening will begin inside the stadium at GRP Picnic Party Deck 1, where we wil enjoy a nice ballpark meal. We will then make our way down to our seats to watch the first pitch. Following the game, we encourage you to stay to watch the spectacular Friday fireworks show!

This celebration is for our MWEA/WEF members and vendors. You may also choose to bring up to 2 additional guests at an additional cost. If you want to bring more than 2 guests, please reach out to swicks@mi-wea.org. Registration is required as tickets are limited. Don't miss out on this celebration!

*Please note that if you attended this celebration last year, we will be in a different location this year*
Pricing Information:

MWEA/WEF Member, Vendor or Guests:
$35
 
Parking Information:

If you are interested in more information on the possibility of riding a complimentary charter bus to/from the MWEA Lansing Office, please note that on your registration and we will reach out directly. Otherwise, parking information can be found HERE.

Please Note: Parking is NOT included, and you are responsible for your own parking downtown. Carpooling is recommended.
8/20/2026

 

Seminar designed and hosted by the MWEA PFAS Committee 

Event Description:

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large and complex class of anthropogenic compounds whose widespread presence in the environment continues to be a critical and evolving concern for both environmental and human health.

The MWEA PFAS Committee, now combined with the Biosolids Committee, will host this seminar, bringing together experts from across the state to share the latest insights and developments. Presentations will explore emerging PFAS science, including chemical properties, fate and transport, and best practices for sampling and analysis. Additional focus areas will include regulatory updates, legislative initiatives, risk assessment, and real-world impact scenarios, with an added emphasis on biosolids management within the municipal wastewater cycle.

This seminar offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions around one of Michigan’s most pressing environmental challenges. Join us to be part of the conversation shaping the future of water quality and resource management.


Who Should Attend:
This seminar is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of PFAS within the municipal wastewater and biosolids cycle for a diverse audience. This seminar will be of value to owners and operators of municipal wastewater treatment plants, public officials, biosolids contractors, biosolids users (farmers), policy makers, Water Resource/Drain Commissioners, etc.  


Agenda Coming Soon...
*Please note that timing, speakers, and topics are subject to change


THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PFAS SEMINAR SPONSORS: 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PFAS SEMINAR EXHIBITORS:

Solberg Knowles and Associates
 
8/25/2026

Instructor: TBD

CEC Information:
0.6 WW Technical
Code: 2598

Registration Costs:
MWEA/WEF Member - $180
*Non-member - $300
8/26/2026

Instructor: TBD

CEC Information:
0.5 WW Technical
Code: 2599

Registration Costs:
MWEA/WEF Member - $180
*Non-member - $300
8/26/2026

Instructor: TBD

CEC Information:
0.6 WW Technical
Code: 2598

Registration Costs:
MWEA/WEF Member - $180
*Non-member - $300

(Includes Seminars, Committee Meetings, Training Workshops, and More)