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Jun 16, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Boise

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:43 -0400

Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Boise

Please note: This training is offered by Industry Training Associates and is partially supported by the Idaho Workforce Development Council as part of an Industry Sector Grant. As a requirement of this grant, participants will be asked to provide a Social Security number to the State of Idaho as a participant identifier. This will be asked for at the time of training.

IRWA is excited to bring you this hands-on training, "Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives". In this class you will learn:

The definition of motor controls, the components of a motor control system and motor nameplate information.
Industrial Safety will be reviewed including NFPA 70E, which is intended to provide guidance with respect to electrical safe work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understanding Diagrams including common symbols, relay logic basics, and documentation.
Motor Control Trainer Tasks including: construct start/stop, three wire control, multiple start/stop, interlocking contractors, reversing, add indicator lights, timing relays, limit, proximity and photo sensors.
Advanced Starting and Braking will teach soft starters, variable frequency drives, braking methods, and smart starts/overloads.
Troubleshooting Motor Control Systems including electrical test equipment, common symptoms and diagnosis, and applied troubleshooting of motor control trainers.

Instructor: Aaron Ball, Industry Training Associates
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 IRWA Members / $215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Jun 17, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Burley/Heyburn

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:20 -0400

Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Burley/Heyburn

Please note: This training is offered by Industry Training Associates and is partially supported by the Idaho Workforce Development Council as part of an Industry Sector Grant. As a requirement of this grant, participants will be asked to provide a Social Security number to the State of Idaho as a participant identifier. This will be asked for at the time of training.

IRWA is excited to bring you this hands-on training, "Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives". In this class you will learn:

The definition of motor controls, the components of a motor control system and motor nameplate information.
Industrial Safety will be reviewed including NFPA 70E, which is intended to provide guidance with respect to electrical safe work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understanding Diagrams including common symbols, relay logic basics, and documentation.
Motor Control Trainer Tasks including: construct start/stop, three wire control, multiple start/stop, interlocking contractors, reversing, add indicator lights, timing relays, limit, proximity and photo sensors.
Advanced Starting and Braking will teach soft starters, variable frequency drives, braking methods, and smart starts/overloads.
Troubleshooting Motor Control Systems including electrical test equipment, common symptoms and diagnosis, and applied troubleshooting of motor control trainers.

Jun 18, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Ammon

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:16 -0400

Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Ammon

Please note: This training is offered by Industry Training Associates and is partially supported by the Idaho Workforce Development Council as part of an Industry Sector Grant. As a requirement of this grant, participants will be asked to provide a Social Security number to the State of Idaho as a participant identifier. This will be asked for at the time of training.

IRWA is excited to bring you this hands-on training, "Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives". In this class you will learn:

The definition of motor controls, the components of a motor control system and motor nameplate information.
Industrial Safety will be reviewed including NFPA 70E, which is intended to provide guidance with respect to electrical safe work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understanding Diagrams including common symbols, relay logic basics, and documentation.
Motor Control Trainer Tasks including: construct start/stop, three wire control, multiple start/stop, interlocking contractors, reversing, add indicator lights, timing relays, limit, proximity and photo sensors.
Advanced Starting and Braking will teach soft starters, variable frequency drives, braking methods, and smart starts/overloads.
Troubleshooting Motor Control Systems including electrical test equipment, common symptoms and diagnosis, and applied troubleshooting of motor control trainers.

Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026: Wastewater Treatment III/IV Certification Review - Boise & Online

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:39 -0500

Wastewater Treatment III/IV Certification Review - Boise & Online

This three-day workshop is designed to prepare operators for the current Association of Board Certification (ABC) test for Level III and Level IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification examinations. You will be reviewing the following subjects: Secondary Treatment, Solids Characteristics, Secondary Sludge, Headworks, Nitrification, Liquid Treatment, Biological Treatment, Nutrient Removal, Activated Sludge, Wastewater Treatment Ponds, and review test preparation skills.

Instructors: Casey Fisher & Kerry Huss, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 1.8 Wastewater and Treatment
Cost: $375 IRWA Members / $645 Non-Members
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain Time or 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific Time

Jun 26, 2026: Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:05 -0500

Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Register today for Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) Recertification Training. This will be hands-on training! Students will have the opportunity to practice on all four assembly types, troubleshoot scenarios, and ask the instructor about common challenges encountered in the field. If you pass the tests, you will earn the needed 0.8 CEUs to keep your BAT license current. The class will be held at Idaho Rural Water Association's Technical Training Center in Boise.

Instructor: Stacy Stuart, Stuart's Backflow
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.8 BAT
Cost: $200
Lunch is on your own.

Jun 30, 2026: Flow of Water - Post Falls

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12 -0400

Flow of Water - Post Falls

This course provides an overall view of the water and wastewater industry using the hydrological cycle as a comparison. It includes discussion on treatment technologies, storage, distribution and collections. This is a great class to inform boards, councils and the public about the importance of your utility’s responsibilities. The course will be divided into three sections:

History of Water Treatment: Part 1
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.
History of Water Treatment: Part 2
Explore early storage and distribution technologies and how they have led to today’s systems. This course also examines whether those technologies can be applied to current treatment requirements. Topics include pipe types, corrosion control, valve types, tank and storage issues, and more.
History of Water Treatment: Part 3
Learn when chemical technologies were first discovered and how those technologies are still applied to today’s treatment requirements. Topics include chlorine and its variations, ozone, fluoride, and chemical feed in general.

Instructor: John Schwartz, USABlueBook
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 for IRWA Members / $215 for Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Jul 1, 2026: Lagoons & Thickening & Anaerobic Digestion Basics - Coeur d'Alene

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:23 -0500

Lagoons, Thickening & Anaerobic Digestion Basics - Coeur d'Alene

This training will offer information about lagoons, thickening, and anaerobic digestion basics.

Lagoons: 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 the different zones, biology, and chemistry within the lagoon.

Thickening & Anaerobic Digestion Basics: This portion of the training will review common equipment that is used for the thickening process and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Learn the warning signs of digester upsets, why they occur, and what to watch for to avoid them.

Tour: This training will also include a tour of the City of Coeur d'Alene's Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Instructor: John Schwartz, USABlueBook
Contiuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Wastewater
Cost: $125 IRWA Members / $215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Jul 14, 2026: Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention - Online

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36 -0400

Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention - Online

Participants will explore key component of cross-connection control programs including ordinances, customer outreach, hazard survey protocols, backflow prevention assemblies, and compliance tracking. The class emphasizes cost-effective strategies, funding considerations, and real-world examples to help ensure program sustainability and regulatory compliance. Attendees will leave with actionable steps and tools to assess their current program and build a roadmap for improvement.

Instructor: Gary McLaren, HydroCorp
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.3 Drinking Water
Cost: $60 for IRWA Members/$105 for Non-Members
Location: Live Virtual

Jul 15, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Basics of Liquid Analytics in Water and Wastewater for Operators - Online

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:16 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Basics of Liquid Analytics in Water and Wastewater for Operators - Online

Liquid analytics is the measurement, monitoring, and interpretation of liquid properties to ensure process stability, compliance, and efficiency. This includes inline sensors, automated analyzers, and lab tests. Join us for this webinar where we will discuss biological, chemical, and physical core parameters. In addition, essential instruments and technologies including in-line senors, mounting, automated analyzers and sampling.

Instructor: Abram Griffiths, Field Instruments & Controls, Inc.
CEUs: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams Webinar

Jul 28, 2026: 2026 IRWA Operator Expo - Burley - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:10 -0400

Join us for the inaugural IRWA Operator Expo on July 28th! Held at Cassia County Fairgrounds, this event is a perfect opportunity to bring hands-on demonstrations and show off your products to operators in the flesh, rather than just in theory at an indoor conference. With both indoor and outdoor spaces available, skills challenges on backhoes and skid steers, snow cones, and more, this event is sure to be a fantastic marketing opportunity for your company!

Jul 28, 2026: Operator Safety in the Workplace - Post Falls

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:32 -0400

Operator Safety in the Workplace - Post Falls

Every utility can benefit from an enhanced safety program. Operators face new scenarios each day, including mechanical and excavation dangers, confined space hazards, toxic gas, and more. Learn how to identify these dangers and react appropriately. Learn how to minimize risks for yourself and for your coworkers. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to bolster your utility's safety program and convince your supervisors that safety equipment is a must.

Instructor: Craig Sturman, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 - Sponsored by USDA
Lunch is on your own.

Jul 28, 2026: 2026 IRWA Operator Expo - Burley - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:58 -0400

2026 IRWA Operator Expo - Burley

Join us for the inaugural IRWA Operator Expo on July 28th! It will be held at the Cassia County Fairgrounds in Burley, Idaho.

There will be inside and outside booths featuring hands-on exhibits, demonstration trailers, and education.

Skid steer and backhoe skills challenges will be held and the top winners will get prizes!

We will have 20-minute and 1-hour long demonstrations and trainings throughout the day. You can earn up to 0.4 continuing education units (CEUs).

Instructors: Various Instructors - Schedule coming after exhibitor registration is complete.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: Up to 0.4 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $35 Registion includes lunch, snow cone, and hat!

Jul 29, 2026: Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:08 -0500

Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Wastewater Collections exam. This class is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and go through example test questions for each topic. A breakdown of exam topics will be given.
Topics include:

Equipment operation, evaluation, and maintenance
Lift station operation and maintenance
Collection system monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
Wastewater operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
Test taking tips and procedures

Certification Math Review should be taken in conjunction with this course; this class does not include calculations.
Sacramento State training manuals are a sought-after resource for operators preparing for state certification. This training manual was developed to serve the needs of operators in a variety of ways, including: as a self-paced, independent-study distance learning course, and as a textbook in traditional college and university classes (often taught by experienced operators). The goal is to provide you with an understanding of basic operational and maintenance concepts for wastewater collection systems and with an understanding of basic collection systems and with the ability to analyze and solve problems when they occur.

If desired, the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems textbooks - Volume 1 and Volume 2 are available for purchase at checkout for $110 each.

Instructor: Craig Sturman, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Wastewater and Collection
Cost: $120 - Sponsored by USDA

Jul 29, 2026: Understanding Automatic Control Valves - Preston - NEW DATE!

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:38 -0400

Understanding Automatic Control Valves - Preston

This class will give operators a better understanding of the function of the automatic control valves in their system. This class will provide classroom instruction and hands-on training in a specialized hands-on Learning Lab. Basic troubleshooting techniques will be discussed. Participants will also learn how to shut down and start-up the control valves they have.

Note: The IRWA Training & Events calendar originally scheduled this class for July 23rd. It has been changed to July 29th.

Instructor: Martin Walker, Prestige Worldwide Technologies
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 IRWA Members/$215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Aug 4, 2026: Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:24 -0500

Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Drinking Water Distribution exam. This class is based on the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and need-to-know criteria for each.

Topics include:
•   Drinking water distribution system components
•   Equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
•   Disinfection, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
•   Laboratory process descriptions, sampling technique, and analysis
•   Drinking water operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
•   Public interaction
•   Test-taking tips and procedures
Students may purchase the AWWA training manual WSO Water Distribution, Grades 1 and 2 for $100 at checkout. Manuals are recommended but not required.
This water operator education Series was designed by the American Water Works Association to address core test content on certification exams by operator certification type and certification grade level.

Instructor: Jeff Cook, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 IRWA Members / $215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Aug 5, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Integrated Water Management - Learning from Nampa's "One Water" Approach - Online

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:33 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Integrated Water Management-
Learning from Nampa's "One Water" Approach - Online

Nampa, Idaho, is a full-service water resources utility that includes drinking water, a city-wide pressurized irrigation system, stormwater management and wastewater treatment. It has adopted a “One Water” integrated approach to manage the water in a comprehensive manner to support resilient water supplies. Key highlights of this presentation will include the city's efforts to rebrand Nampa's wastewater treatment facility and promote class A recycled water for irrigation and reuse, showcasing the potential for rural systems to engage stakeholders and enhance community understanding of water resource management. We will also share insights on effective community outreach strategies and educational initiatives, emphasizing the importance of informing ratepayers about the benefits of investing in water infrastructure.

Instructor: John Spencer and Kelly Black, City of Nampa
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams Webinar

Aug 6, 2026: Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Ammon

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:10 -0500

Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Ammon

This course gives operators and engineers a practical understanding of Automatic Control Valve function, application, and maintenance. Topics include basic hydraulics, control valve function, pilot systems, common applications, and strategies for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Participants will disassemble and rebuild valves and pilots, and observe and experiment with live pressures in an interactive flow lab. You’ll leave with a solid grasp of how control valves function in water systems, sharper troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to keep your valves operating at their best.

Instructor: Patrick Miller and Raymond Velasquez, Cimco-GC Systems
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 members / $215 non-members
Lunch is not provided.

Aug 11, 2026: Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Boise

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:05 -0400

Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Boise

This course gives operators and engineers a practical understanding of Automatic Control Valve function, application, and maintenance. Topics include basic hydraulics, control valve function, pilot systems, common applications, and strategies for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Participants will disassemble and rebuild valves and pilots, and observe and experiment with live pressures in an interactive flow lab. You’ll leave with a solid grasp of how control valves function in water systems, sharper troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to keep your valves operating at their best.

Note: This training was not printed on the 2026 IRWA Training & Events calendar. It was added after being requested.

Instructor: Patrick Miller and Raymond Velasquez, Cimco-GC Systems
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 members / $215 non-members
Lunch is not provided. & Events Calendar.

Sep 1, 2026: Flow of Water - Boise & Online

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:44 -0400

Flow of Water - Boise & Online

This course provides an overall view of the water and wastewater industry using the hydrological cycle as a comparison. It includes discussion on treatment technologies, storage, distribution and collections. This is a great class to inform boards, councils and the public about the importance of your utility’s responsibilities. The course will be divided into three sections:

Sep 2, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Measuring Pump Performance in the Field - Online

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:47 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Measuring Pump Performance in the Field - Online

This class will help attendees know exactly what to measure and how to do it correctly when you're inspecting your pumps in the field.
Topics include:

What data to collect
How to collect accurate measurements
Common field mistakes
Converting field data into performance metrics

Instructor: Tyler Jernigan, J.L. Testing & Training
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams Webinar

Sep 9, 2026: Apprenticeship Orientation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:03 -0400

Apprenticeship Orientation - Boise

This orientation is for new apprentices and their mentors. If you would like to enroll in the Idaho Rural Water Association's Apprenticeship Program, please contact one of us before this event:

Gary Sievers (208) 530-3115 - Email: gsievers@idrwa.org or
Jacob Slater (208) 900-1113 - Email: jslater@idrwa.org

Sep 10, 2026: Confined Space Competent Person Certification Training - Boise

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:16 -0500

Confined Space Competent Person Certification Training - Boise

Confined Space Competent Person Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for confined space competent person training. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, group activities, field exercises and practical evaluation.

Curriculum covers OSHA regulatory requirements including, identifying types of confined spaces; the specific risks and hazards of confined spaces, and emergency procedures so employee can perform duties assigned. Includes training on attendant, entrant, and entry supervisor duties. Participants will be trained in basic atmospheric testing procedures, general ventilation practices, and common entry procedures. Participants will be familiarized with prevention methods, and the duties and responsibilities of the Competent Person at a confined space entry site.

Confined Space Field Exercise and Practical Evaluation: Course includes construction site training on worker safety while performing confined space entry and non-entry rescue activities. Participants will practice making confined space rescues by simulating rescue operations in which they remove manikins or participants from a confined space.

What is a confined space: A confined space has the following characteristics: Its size and shape allow an employee to enter it, it has limited openings for participants to enter and exit, and it is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Who Should Attend: Required for employer designated Competent Persons. OSHA requires that there is a Competent Person present whenever workers enter a confined space. All workers who perform confined space work by supervising, entering, or are responsible for attendant non-entry rescue duties are recommended to attend.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring a Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the confined space practical exercise.

Confined Space Equipment Recommended (if you can): Participating workgroups are encouraged to bring fall their protection harness, tripod, hoist, or entry system, and calibrated atmospheric monitor, and ventilation equipment for field exercise.

Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and a written exam to receive certification. Employees will receive a certification of completion and a competent person card by actively participating in the course and demonstrating knowledge in the classroom and at the training exercise site.

Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).

Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory followed by confined space field exercises. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.

Instructor: Northwest Safety & Risk Services
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.8 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 IRWA Members/$145 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026: 2026 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Worley, Idaho - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51 -0400

2026 IRWA Fall Conference for Attendees

Idaho Rural Water Association’s Fall Conference will be held September 23-24 at the Coeur d’Alene Casino-Resort-Hotel in Worley, Idaho. This event is a place to earn continuing education units (CEUs). There are 42 courses to choose from. You have the opportunity to earn up to 1.2 CEUs. We hope to have more than 80 exhibitors showcasing their goods and services. The networking gained from associating with peers and exhibitors is invaluable.

We are encouraging operations specialists, utility board members, mayors, council members, clerks, public works directors, and other leaders to attend Fall Conference. We have specific classes scheduled to help officials in their responsibilities as managers of their community’s most important assets. It is imperative that today’s leaders have a firm understanding of their role in their water and wastewater utility systems. Please join us.

Please review the Registration Information Brochure before registering for Fall Conference. (Coming soon!)

Early Bird Conference Rates for Attendees: Price includes training, IRWA provided meals and access to the Exhibit Hall.
(After September 4th all rates will go up $50)
Attendee (Member) - $285
Attendee (Non-Member) - $435
1 Day Registration (Member) - $185
1 Day Registration (Non-Member) - $335
Attendee Guest Pass - $75

Lodging: The IRWA 2026 Fall Conference will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Casino-Resort-Hotel, 37914 S Nukwalqw St, Worley, Idaho. Depending on the size of the sleeping room and if you are in the older Mountain Lodge or newer Spa Tower, prices are $118 to $390.96 plus taxes per night. Be sure to make your reservation before midnight on Tuesday, September 7, 2026. We often sell out early, so reserve now. Hotel reservations can be made by calling 1-(800) 523-2464. Please refer to our group block name (Idaho Rural Water Association) or Booking ID BKG447 to ensure the group rate.

Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026: 2026 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Worley, Idaho - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:07 -0500

2026 IRWA Fall Conference for Exhibitors

Save the date: IRWA's Fall Conference will be held September 23-24, 2026 at the Coeur d’Alene Casino-Resort-Hotel in Worley, Idaho.

Oct 7, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Chemical Safety - Online

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:26 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Chemical Safety - Online

Operation Specialists often use chemicals to help meet their facility required permit levels. In doing so operation specialists can encounter potentially hazardous chemicals. We will discuss chemical labeling, safety data sheets, facility requirements, using personal protective equipment, chemical storage, and what you should do if you are exposed to chemicals.

Instructor: Wes Richards & Clay Gehring, Univar Solutions
CEUs: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams

Oct 14, 2026: Board & Council Training - Clifton & Online

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40 -0400

Board & Council Training - Clifton & Online

This course is intended to assist with the financial, managerial and operational effectiveness of drinking water and wastewater systems. The information presented is based off of the US Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) policies along with regulations outlined in state code by the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act (IDAPA). The intent is to give elected officials or appointed board members an overview of regulations and requirements they must follow as they manage their community water and wastewater systems.

Subjects covered include: Open Meeting Laws and Requirements, Safe Drinking Water Act, American Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), Lead and Copper Rule Revision, Emerging Contaminants, 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitor Rule (UCMR5), Planning for the Future, Common Challenges; Operator Requirements.

This is excellent training for board members, council members, clerks, public works directors, operators, and supervisors.

Instructor: Cooper Atkinson, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.2 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free

Oct 20, 2026: Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Twin Falls

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:19 -0400

Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Twin Falls

Idaho Rural Water Association is pleased to have Layne Read, with DelcoWestern, present the training: Pumps and Controls: Fundamental and Applications. This course will cover the following principles:

Pump Basics
Motors
Well pit designs
Level controls and monitoring methods
Starting Methods including variable frequency starters
Controls - including SCADA
System Maintenance
Your pump questions

Instructor: Layne Read, Delco Western
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 IRWA Members/$215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Oct 21, 2026: Certification Math Review - Boise & Online

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:17 -0500

Certification Math Review - Boise/Online

Do you need a little extra help with math? Do you have an exam coming up? Join Adrianna Cardoso from IRWA for math basics and applied problems.
Course Outline:

Review of materials and supplies needed for exam
How to use the provided formula sheets during your test
Math basics – units of measurement, fractions, decimals, percent
Common measurements in the wastewater and drinking water industry – volume, area, concentration, flow, pressure
Basic dimensional analysis problems – problem solving, strategies, resources and tools

Instructor: Adrianna Cardoso, Idaho Rural Water Association
CEUs Available: 0.6 Drinking Water and Treatment
Cost: $125 IRWA Members /$215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Oct 22, 2026: Drinking Water Treatment I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:56 -0500

Drinking Water Treatment I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Drinking Water Treatment exam. This class will be taught in-person in Boise and online at the same time. This class is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and need-to-know criteria for each.
Topics include:
•   Drinking water treatment methods
•   Equipment operation and maintenance
•   Source water characteristics
•   Laboratory process descriptions, sampling technique, and analysis
•   Drinking water operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
•   Test taking tips and procedures
Students may purchase the AWWA training manuals WSO Water Treatment, Grade 1 or WSO Water Treatment, Grade 2 for a discounted rate. Manuals are recommended but not required.

Instructor: Kerry Huss, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 IRWA Members/$215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Oct 27, 2026: Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:39 -0400

Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Wastewater Collections exam. This class is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and go through example test questions for each topic. A breakdown of exam topics will be given.

Topics include:
   Equipment operation, evaluation, and maintenance
   Lift station operation and maintenance
   Collection system monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
   Wastewater operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
   Test taking tips and procedures
Certification Math Review should be taken in conjunction with this course; this class does not include calculations.
Sacramento State training manuals are a sought-after resource for operators preparing for state certification. This training manual was developed to serve the needs of operators in a variety of ways, including: as a self-paced, independent-study distance learning course, and as a textbook in traditional college and university classes (often taught by experienced operators). The goal is to provide you with an understanding of basic operational and maintenance concepts for wastewater collection systems and with an understanding of basic collection systems and with the ability to analyze and solve problems when they occur.

If desired, the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems textbooks - Volume 1 and Volume 2 are available for purchase at checkout for $110 each.

Instructor: Craig Sturman, Idaho Rural Water Association
Contiuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Wastewater and Collection
Cost: $125 IRWA Members / $215 Non-Members

Nov 3, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Idaho Falls

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:04 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Idaho Falls

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association and DEQ Personnel
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Lunch is provided.

Nov 4, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Pocatello

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:09 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Pocatello

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Nov 5, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Twin Falls

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:43 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Twin Falls

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Details are coming soon. Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.

Nov 9, 2026: Disinfection A-Z - Boise & Online - NEW DATE!

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:49 -0400

Disinfection A-Z - Boise & Online - NEW DATE!

The IRWA 2026 Training & Events Calendar originally scheduled this training on Tuesday, November 17th. Due to a scheduling conflict, the class has been rescheduled to Monday, November 9, 2026.

This class will explore one of the most important, yet complex, aspects of utility operations: disinfection. Why do we disinfect and how does the chemical process work? Learn all about chlorination, including why it is such a good disinfectant and how to improve your plant’s chlorination process. Safety precautions will be included. A review of physical and chemical methods of disinfection will be provided. Discussion of operational considerations, testing procedures, and monitoring will also be covered. Finally, this class will cover dechlorination for both water and wastewater as well as alternative methods of disinfection. Come prepared to discuss problems and questions from your treatment plant! Find solutions and operational improvements to use during your daily procedures, maximize your treatment process, and meet regulations with ease.

Instructor: John Schwartz, USABlueBook
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 for IRWA Members / $215 for Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Nov 10, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Boise

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:37 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Boise

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Details will be coming soon. Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association and DEQ Personnel
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Lunch is provided.
The Riverside Hotel - NORTH STAR ROOM

Nov 12, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Moscow

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Moscow

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Nov 13, 2026: Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:51 -0500

Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Nov 13, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Coeur d'Alene

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:20 -0400

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Coeur d'Alene

This is a discussion-based class with group work and interaction. This course is meant to help you protect the drinking water sources for your community. Bring your City Council, Mayors, city and county Planning and Zoning folks to help learn about source water protection.

Nov 18, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Transient Non-Community Water Systems Management - Online

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:46 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Transient Non-Community Water Systems Management - Online

Join us for a dynamic class designed specifically for those in Idaho that are responsible for starting up and shutting down Transient Non-Community Water Systems (TNCWS) each season. Whether you are a seasoned operator or stepping into this roll for the first time, you will gain practical tips, field proven strategies, and critical insights to ensure your water system start-up/shut down procedures are compliant with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) requirements.

Instructor: Kerry Huss, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned: 0.1 Drinking Water
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams Webinar

Dec 2, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Arc Flash 101 - Understanding the Risks and Mitigation Strategies - Online

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:21 -0400

Webinar Wednesday! Arc Flash 101 - Understanding the Risks and Mitigation Strategies - Online

Arc flash incidents pose serious risks to workers and equipment. This session provides an introduction to arc flash hazards, exploring their causes, effects, and the importance of proper safety measures. Attendees will learn how to assess arc flash risks, comply with industry standards like NFPA 70E, select the right personal protective equipment (PPE), and implement effective mitigation strategies. Whether you're an electrical engineer, safety manager, or maintenance professional, this session will equip you with the knowledge to improve safety protocols and reduce the likelihood of dangerous arc flash events in the workplace.

Instructor: Adam Wahler, AE2s
CEUs: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members
Location: Online using Teams

Dec 3, 2026: Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Pocatello & Online

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25 -0400

Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Pocatello & Online

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Drinking Water Distribution exam. This class is based on the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and need-to-know criteria for each.
Topics include:
•   Drinking water distribution system components
•   Equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
•   Disinfection, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
•   Laboratory process descriptions, sampling technique, and analysis
•   Drinking water operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
•   Public interaction
•   Test-taking tips and procedures
Students may purchase the AWWA training manual WSO Water Distribution, Grades 1 and 2 for $106 at checkout. Manuals are recommended but not required.
This water operator education Series was designed by the American Water Works Association to address core test content on certification exams by operator certification type and certification grade level.

Instructor: Jeff Cook, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water
Cost: $125 IRWA Members / $215 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Dec 8, 2026: IdWarn Tabletop Exercise - Boise & Online

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:33 -0400

IdWarn Tabletop Exercise - Boise & Online

Save the date to participate in the IdWarn Tabletop Exercise. More details coming.

Dec 9, 2026: Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:02 -0400

Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

THIS IS A 12-HOUR COURSE. It will be held on Wednesday, December 9th and Friday, December 11th, 2026.

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Wastewater Treatment exam. Material is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its operator exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and go through example test questions for each topic. A breakdown of exam topics will be discussed.

Topics include:
   Types of treatment units, their purpose, and operation
   Treatment equipment operation and maintenance
   Treatment plant monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
   Wastewater operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
   Sampling and laboratory procedures
   Test taking tips and procedures
(The Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants textbook is not required but is recommended).

Instructor: Casey Fisher, Idaho Rural Water Association
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned: 1.2 Wastewater and Lagoon Operation and Maintenance -
Cost: $250 IRWA Members/ $430 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

(Please note, this class will provide 6 hours of Lagoon Operation and Maintenance CEUs that are needed for Very Small Wastewater System Operators. The Certification Math Review class should be taken in conjunction with this course if you are preparing to take an exam.)

Dec 11, 2026: Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:02 -0400

Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

THIS IS A 12-HOUR COURSE. It will be held on Wednesday, December 9th and Friday, December 11th, 2026. If you would like to register for the training, select the December 9th training.

This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Wastewater Treatment exam. Material is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its operator exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and go through example test questions for each topic. A breakdown of exam topics will be discussed.

Sep 29, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027: 2027 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Moscow, Idaho - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:25 -0500

2027 IRWA Fall Conference - Moscow - Attendees

Save the date for Idaho Rural Water Association's Fall Conference, September 29-30, 2027 at the Best Western University Inn, Moscow, Idaho.

Sep 29, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027: 2027 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Moscow, Idaho - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:26 -0500

2027 IRWA Fall Conference - Moscow - Exhibitors

Save the date for Idaho Rural Water Association's Fall Conference, September 29-30, 2027 at the Best Western University Inn, Moscow, Idaho.

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Jun 16, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Boise

Jun 17, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Burley/Heyburn

Jun 18, 2026: Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives - Ammon

Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026: Wastewater Treatment III/IV Certification Review - Boise & Online

Wastewater Treatment III/IV Certification Review - Boise & Online

Jun 26, 2026: Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Jun 30, 2026: Flow of Water - Post Falls

Jul 1, 2026: Lagoons & Thickening & Anaerobic Digestion Basics - Coeur d'Alene

Jul 14, 2026: Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention - Online

Jul 15, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Basics of Liquid Analytics in Water and Wastewater for Operators - Online

Jul 28, 2026: 2026 IRWA Operator Expo - Burley - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Jul 28, 2026: Operator Safety in the Workplace - Post Falls

Operator Safety in the Workplace - Post Falls

Jul 28, 2026: 2026 IRWA Operator Expo - Burley - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Jul 29, 2026: Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Jul 29, 2026: Understanding Automatic Control Valves - Preston - NEW DATE!

Aug 4, 2026: Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Aug 5, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Integrated Water Management - Learning from Nampa's "One Water" Approach - Online

Webinar Wednesday! Integrated Water Management- Learning from Nampa's "One Water" Approach - Online

Aug 6, 2026: Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Ammon

Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Ammon

Aug 11, 2026: Control Valves in Action: Hands-On Training for Water Professionals - Boise

Sep 1, 2026: Flow of Water - Boise & Online

Sep 2, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Measuring Pump Performance in the Field - Online

Sep 9, 2026: Apprenticeship Orientation

Sep 10, 2026: Confined Space Competent Person Certification Training - Boise

Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026: 2026 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Worley, Idaho - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026: 2026 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Worley, Idaho - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

2026 IRWA Fall Conference for Exhibitors

Oct 7, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Chemical Safety - Online

Oct 14, 2026: Board & Council Training - Clifton & Online

Oct 20, 2026: Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Twin Falls

Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Twin Falls Idaho Rural Water Association is pleased to have Layne Read, with DelcoWestern, present the training: Pumps and Controls: Fundamental and Applications. This course will cover the following principles:

Oct 21, 2026: Certification Math Review - Boise & Online

Certification Math Review - Boise/Online

Oct 22, 2026: Drinking Water Treatment I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

Drinking Water Treatment I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

Oct 27, 2026: Wastewater Collection I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online

Nov 3, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Idaho Falls

Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Idaho Falls

Nov 4, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Pocatello

Nov 5, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Twin Falls

Nov 9, 2026: Disinfection A-Z - Boise & Online - NEW DATE!

Disinfection A-Z - Boise & Online - NEW DATE!

Nov 10, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Boise

Nov 12, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Moscow

Nov 13, 2026: Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise

Nov 13, 2026: Source Water Protection Workshop 2026 - Coeur d'Alene

Nov 18, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Transient Non-Community Water Systems Management - Online

Dec 2, 2026: Webinar Wednesday! Arc Flash 101 - Understanding the Risks and Mitigation Strategies - Online

Dec 3, 2026: Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Pocatello & Online

Dec 8, 2026: IdWarn Tabletop Exercise - Boise & Online

Dec 9, 2026: Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Dec 11, 2026: Wastewater Treatment I/II Certification Review - Coeur d'Alene & Online

Sep 29, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027: 2027 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Moscow, Idaho - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

2027 IRWA Fall Conference - Moscow - Attendees

Sep 29, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027: 2027 IRWA FALL CONFERENCE in Moscow, Idaho - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

2027 IRWA Fall Conference - Moscow - Exhibitors

Webinar Wednesday! Integrated Water Management-
Learning from Nampa's "One Water" Approach - Online

Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Twin Falls

Idaho Rural Water Association is pleased to have Layne Read, with DelcoWestern, present the training: Pumps and Controls: Fundamental and Applications. This course will cover the following principles: