The semi-annual golf tournament fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, at the Bryden Canyon Public Golf Course in Lewiston, Idaho. Check-in will begin at 9:00 am with a 10:00 am shotgun start.
Cost is $125/person or $500/team. This fee includes: lunch, use of a golf cart, and greens fee.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams as well as the Longest Drive (Men's and Women's) and Closest to the Pin contest hole winners.
The Bryden Canyon Golf Course is located at 445 O' Conner Road, Lewiston, ID 83501 and is approximately 36 miles from the IRWA Fall Conference venue, Best Western Plus - University Inn, Moscow, Idaho.
This is a fundraiser to benefit the Tony Elfering Memorial Scholarship. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship fund.
***Please invite your friends and family to participate! You do not have to be attending fall conference to play in the tournament!!***
This event will be held at Genesee Trap & Skeet, 310 South Pine St, Genesee, Idaho. Check-in starts at 12:00 PM. The main event will begin at 1:00 PM. Bring your own shotgun. You are also encouraged to bring your own ammunition or purchase it at the event.
Lunch will be provided.
This is a fundraiser for the Operations Specialist Scholarship. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship fund.
***Please invite your friends and family to participate! You do not have to be attending the fall conference to participate!!***
Please join us October 1-2 at the Best Western Plus - University Inn, Moscow, Idaho for the 2025 IRWA Fall Conference. Please follow the following instructions when registering.
If you have never registered for IRWA training before, or forgot your login, please contact IRWA at (208) 343-7001 or office@idrwa.org for assistance BEFORE REGISTERING.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are asking attendees to REGISTER FOR TRAINING WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE. This will help us assign classrooms and 2025 Fall Conference continuing education units (CEUs) will be listed at your IRWA Member Dashboard. Please review the Registration Information Packet and decide which classes you would like to attend. You have a choice of 45 classes and four tours!
If you select a 2-hour class or tour, do not select any 1-hour classes during the same time period.
If you are attending all two days of Fall Conference please review all the training. If you are coming for one day, select the training ONLY on the day that you plan to attend.
If there is training that doesn't apply to you (and you don't need CEUs), you may choose to spend more time in the Exhibit Hall doing research. If that is the case, don't select a training option that time period.
Some training sessions have capacity limits, so REGISTER NOW!
When you arrive at conference, you will be given a copy of your schedule with the classes you selected and the name of the classroom.
Until September 17th, the EVENT CONTACT PERSON (the person who filled out the registration form) can edit training selections at their IRWA Member Dashboard using the Confirmation Number at the bottom of the Confirmation Email. Or contact IRWA Training Coordinator Tondee Clark at (208) 343-7001 and she can change your schedule.
If you are going to have a guest attend the conference with you, complete the first attendee registration and then select Add Another Attendee to This Registration. Add the information for the guest. The guest is welcome to attend the classes, exhibit hall, game night and eat IRWA-provided meals and snacks. They will not be able to earn continuing education units (CEUs).
If you have any questions, please contact IRWA Training Coordinator Tondee Clark (208) 343-7001 or tclark@idrwa.org.
Pumps and Controls: Fundamentals and Applications - Ammon
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: $120 IRWA Members/$210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
Webinar Wednesday! Funding and Collaboration to Deliver Capital Improvement Plans for Small Communities - Online
In many small communities, the scale of water infrastructure needs often outpaces available resources, and without clear prioritization, utility managers struggle to make meaningful progress in addressing aging systems and emerging challenges. Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) are essential for managing aging water infrastructure, but planning alone doesn't build resilience - execution does. This presentation explores how pairing project prioritization with thoughtful funding strategies transforms a CIP from a static document into a united, long-term mission.
Using the City of Rocky Ford (the melon capital of Colorado!) as a case study, we'll demonstrate how a comprehensive assessment of water infrastructure-including tanks, wells, pump stations, and treatment facilities-was paired with risk modeling, remaining useful life estimates, and cost forecasting to prioritize rehabilitation projects. The plan didn't stop at prioritization: financial modeling, rate review, and a custom funding strategy, including cash flow analysis and loan/grant planning, ensured that projects were feasible-not just ideal. We'll discuss how early and ongoing engagement with the finance director, public works staff, and city council, built trust and ownership of the plan, and how keeping the analysis at a high level helped the plan's value stretch further, turning a long list of needs into a unified roadmap for a more reliable and resilient utility. This session offers practical insights for small and rural communities looking to bridge the gap between wishful planning and real implementation.
Instructor: Jacob Strombeck and Travis McStraw, AE2S CEUs: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members Location: Online using Zoom
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: $120 IRWA Members/$210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
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:
ï§ Equipment operation, evaluation, and maintenance
ï§ Lift station operation and maintenance
ï§ Collection system monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
ï§ Wastewater operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
ï§ 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. â
If desired, the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems textbooks Volumes 1 & 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: $120 IRWA Members / $210 Non-Members
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
Hands-On Control Valves, Hydraulics and Operation Maintenance - Boise
Engineers and operators alike will learn the “ins” and “outs” of hydraulic control valves. This discussion begins with basic hydraulics and how hydraulics automatically operate control valves to manage system pressure. The 6 hour hands-on session will demonstrate valve and pilot internals, troubleshooting, maintenance, and managing a complete control valve system.
Instructor: Patrick Miller and Raymond Velasquez, Cimco-GC Systems Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: $120 members / $210 non-members
Lunch is not provided. more info...
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
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 $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: $120 IRWA Members / $210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own. more info...
11/6/2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain Time 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific Time
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
âThis 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: $120 for IRWA Members / $210 for Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
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. In this class we will:
Access online resources for your water system
Learn to use maps showing your drinking water protection area
Learn to identify potential contaminants that could impact you
Learn how susceptible your source is to risk
Review water quality data
Develop protection strategies and learn how to make a formal plan
Hear about Idaho regulatory news
Learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge in Idaho
Workshops are free and lunch is provided! Sponsored by DEQ.
Instructors: Adrianna Cardoso, Luke Kawano, Ethan Jayne, and Courtnie Dawson, Idaho Rural Water Association, Jaxon Higgs, Water Well Consultants, and DEQ Personnel Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lunch is provided.
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 the last Board & Council Training of 2025. This is excellent training for board members, council members, clerks, public works directors, operators, and supervisors.
Instructor: Chris Johnson, City of Bellevue Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.2 Drinking Water Cost: Free
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.
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/Wastewater Cost: $120 IRWA Members /$210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
The semi-annual golf tournament fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, at the Bryden Canyon Public Golf Course in Lewiston, Idaho. Check-in will begin at 9:00 am with a 10:00 am shotgun start.
