Our mission is to be the leading source of professional services,
support, and representation for Missouri water and wastewater utilities.
Thankful for his 26 years of service to MRWA,
please join us in congratulating the new
Director of Federal Programs for the
National Rural Water Association,
Randy Norden
The Story of the “Wrong Guy”
In early 1994, MRWA Administrator Sue Campbell faced a dilemma. MRWA had received funding for a new program from NRWA and needed to hire a “Groundwater Tech” to fill the position. Searching for ideas, she asked the MRWA staff if they knew of any individuals who might be interested in the new employment. Billy Everett, who at that time was MRWA’s only Circuit Rider, said he knew of an energetic young man who seemed to be on the ball who was working in DNR’s Southeast Regional Office in Poplar Bluff. After some thought and discussion, Billy said he thought his name was Randy Norden.
Time passed and at the next MRWA staff meeting, Administrator Campbell introduced MRWA’s newest employee, Randy Norden, to the rest of the staff. After the meeting, as John Hoagland, Billy Everett, and Gary Dewitt were leaving the meeting, Billy commented to the others “Well, the new guy seems pretty nice but that is not the guy I was thinking of from Poplar Bluff.” Turned out Billy had gotten the name wrong and the “wrong” person had been hired.
Fast forward 26 years, the “wrong” person who turned out right is leaving MRWA. Randy Norden, Executive Director of MRWA has accepted a position as Deputy CEO of the National Rural Water Association in Duncan, Oklahoma. April 3, will be Randy’s last day with MRWA. We wish Randy the very best and know he’ll do a great job for NRWA.
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Training Classes, Conferences, and MRWA Events Calendar
march
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10-Day Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Certification Course – Columbia, MO
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10-Day Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Certification Course – Columbia, MO
March 24, 25, 31, and April 1, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 of 2020
(Special exam is scheduled for April 29, 2020 at the same location)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Joe P. Crane Water Distribution Center
1514 Business Loop 70 East
Columbia, MO 65201
Course Description:
This course is intended for operators planning to take their state drinking water treatment and/or distribution certification exams. This course will cover material for all exam levels. This course offers 6 months of equivalent water treatment experience and 6 months of equivalent distribution Experience (with high school diploma or GED.)
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 62.5
Water Distribution: 60.0
Wastewater: 17.0
CAFO: 4.5
Course number: 2002005
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA, Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Persons wishing to study for a drinking water certification exam or needing certification renewal hours.
Fee Information:
$675 for MRWA non-members, $525 for MRWA members.
2020 BLUE Drinking Water Voucher Approved!
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
March 24 (Tuesday) 8:00 am - April 28 (Tuesday) 4:30 pm CDT
Location
Columbia- Joe Paul Crane Water Distribution Center
1514 East Business Loop 70, Columbia, MO 65201
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10-Day Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Certification Course – Columbia, MO
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10-Day Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Certification Course – Columbia, MO
March 24, 25, 31, and April 1, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 of 2020
(Special exam is scheduled for April 29, 2020 at the same location)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Joe P. Crane Water Distribution Center
1514 Business Loop 70 East
Columbia, MO 65201
Course Description:
This course is intended for operators planning to take their state drinking water treatment and/or distribution certification exams. This course will cover material for all exam levels. This course offers 6 months of equivalent water treatment experience and 6 months of equivalent distribution Experience (with high school diploma or GED.)
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 62.5
Water Distribution: 60.0
Wastewater: 17.0
CAFO: 4.5
Course number: 2002005
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA, Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Persons wishing to study for a drinking water certification exam or needing certification renewal hours.
Fee Information:
$675 for MRWA non-members, $525 for MRWA members.
2020 BLUE Drinking Water Voucher Approved!
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
March 24 (Tuesday) 8:00 am - April 28 (Tuesday) 4:30 pm CDT
Location
Columbia- Joe Paul Crane Water Distribution Center
1514 East Business Loop 70, Columbia, MO 65201
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Entry-Level Wastewater Certification Course - Warrensburg, MO Formerly Scheduled for: April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20,
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Entry-Level Wastewater Certification Course – Warrensburg, MO
Formerly Scheduled for: April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 of 2020
Exam Review in the AM and Exam in the PM on 27th, 2019)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City of Warrensburg, Arts, Book and Crafts Building
415 Commander Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Course Description:
This 12-day certification will provide training for operators seeking to obtain WW-D or WW-C certification in Missouri.
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 22.0
Water Distribution: 22.0
Wastewater: 69.5
CAFO: 14.0
Course number: 2001103
Instructor:
Larry Van Gilder, MRWA Contract Trainer
Who Should Attend?
- Water & Wastewater personnel seeking wastewater certification.
- Personnel seeking entry-level wastewater education
Fee Information:
$525 – MRWA members
$675 – Non-members
GREEN Wastewater Voucher Approved!
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More Information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
April 21 (Tuesday) 8:30 am - May 27 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm CDT
Location
Warrensburg Arts, Books, and Crafts Building
415 Commander Dr
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Entry-Level Wastewater Certification Course - Warrensburg, MO Formerly Scheduled for: April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20,
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Entry-Level Wastewater Certification Course – Warrensburg, MO
Formerly Scheduled for: April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 of 2020
Exam Review in the AM and Exam in the PM on 27th, 2019)
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City of Warrensburg, Arts, Book and Crafts Building
415 Commander Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Course Description:
This 12-day certification will provide training for operators seeking to obtain WW-D or WW-C certification in Missouri.
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 22.0
Water Distribution: 22.0
Wastewater: 69.5
CAFO: 14.0
Course number: 2001103
Instructor:
Larry Van Gilder, MRWA Contract Trainer
Who Should Attend?
- Water & Wastewater personnel seeking wastewater certification.
- Personnel seeking entry-level wastewater education
Fee Information:
$525 – MRWA members
$675 – Non-members
GREEN Wastewater Voucher Approved!
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More Information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
April 21 (Tuesday) 8:30 am - May 27 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm CDT
Location
Warrensburg Arts, Books, and Crafts Building
415 Commander Dr
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05may8:30 am4:30 pmDistribution System Components & Concepts-La BelleFREE! One-Day Course
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Distribution System Components & Concepts - La Belle, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! May 5, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. La Belle Fire House 302 State
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Distribution System Components & Concepts – La Belle, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
May 5, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
La Belle Fire House
302 State Street
La Belle, MO 63447
Course Description:
This one day course will address details on pumps, hydrants, valves, pipes, and other components used in distribution systems as well as concepts of water hammer, cross connection control, and disinfection.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2002088
Drinking Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 3.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
La Belle Fire Station
302 State Street, La Belle, MO 63447
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06may8:30 am4:30 pmMonitoring & Managing a Distribution System -StanberryFREE! One-Day Course
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Stanberry, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! May 6th, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grand River Regional Ambulance District 810 North
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Stanberry, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
May 6th, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grand River Regional Ambulance District
810 North Alanthus Ave
Stanberry, MO 64489
Course Description:
This one day course will cover the things we monitor in a distribution system; why we monitor them; functionality of hydrants, valves & meters; water loss; well testing; source water protection; standard operating procedures; emergency operations plan; and drought mitigation.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2001047
Drinking-Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking-Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 1.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Grand River Regional Ambulance District
810 North Alanthus Ave
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19may8:30 am4:30 pmDistribution System Components & Concepts-WarrentonFREE! One-Day Course
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Distribution System Components & Concepts - Warrenton, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! May 19, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City of Warrenton Grounds & Maintenance Building
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Distribution System Components & Concepts – Warrenton, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
May 19, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City of Warrenton Grounds & Maintenance Building
831 West Booneslick
Warrenton, MO 63383
Course Description:
This one day course will address details on pumps, hydrants, valves, pipes, and other components used in distribution systems as well as concepts of water hammer, cross connection control, and disinfection.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2006020
Drinking Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 3.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
City of Warrenton Grounds & Maintenance Building
831 West Booneslick
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26may8:30 am4:30 pmMonitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Rockaway BeachFREE! One-Day Course
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Rockaway Beach, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! May 26th, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rockaway Beach City Hall 2764 State
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Rockaway Beach, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
May 26th, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rockaway Beach City Hall
2764 State Highway 176
Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
Course Description:
This one day course will cover the things we monitor in a distribution system; why we monitor them; functionality of hydrants, valves & meters; water loss; well testing; source water protection; standard operating procedures; emergency operations plan; and drought mitigation.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2005025
Drinking-Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking-Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 1.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Rockaway Beach City Hall
2764 State Highway 176
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27may8:30 am4:30 pmDistribution System Components & Concepts-OzarkFREE! One-Day Course
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Distribution System Components & Concepts - Ozark, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! May 27, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *UPDATED LOCATION* Click below for map
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Distribution System Components & Concepts – Ozark, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
May 27, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*UPDATED LOCATION* Click below for map
4H Building
1075 N Riverside Rd
Ozark, MO 65721
Course Description:
This one day course will address details on pumps, hydrants, valves, pipes, and other components used in distribution systems as well as concepts of water hammer, cross connection control, and disinfection.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2005022
Drinking Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 3.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
4-H Building (Ozark)
1075 N Riverside Rd
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02jun8:30 am4:30 pmDrinking Water Regulation Update-ColumbiaFREE! One-Day Course
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Drinking-Water Regulations Update -Columbia, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! June 2, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Boone County Consolidated PWSD #1 Board Room 1500 North 7th
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Drinking-Water Regulations Update -Columbia, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
June 2, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Boone County Consolidated PWSD #1 Board Room
1500 North 7th St
Columbia, MO 65201
Course Description:
This one day course will cover Construction Permits, Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule, Radionuclide Requirements, Lead & Copper Rule, Capacity Development, Online Reporting Forms, Public Notification, Revised Total Coliform Rule, & Ground Water Rule.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2002023
Drinking-Water Treatment: 6.5
Drinking-Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 0.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Columbia- Boone County Consolidated PWSD #1
1500 North 7th St
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03jun8:30 am4:30 pmDistribution System Components & Concepts-CaliforniaFREE! One-Day Course
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Distribution System Components & Concepts - California, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! June 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. California City Hall 500 South Oak
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Distribution System Components & Concepts – California, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
June 3, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
California City Hall
500 South Oak
California, MO 65018
Course Description:
This one day course will address details on pumps, hydrants, valves, pipes, and other components used in distribution systems as well as concepts of water hammer, cross connection control, and disinfection.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2003026
Drinking Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 3.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
California City Hall
500 South Oak
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10jun8:30 am4:30 pmMonitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Kingdom CityFREE! One-Day Course
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Kingdom City, MO One-Day Course This Course is FREE! June 10th, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kingdom City, City Hall 5584 Dunn
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Monitoring & Managing a Distribution System -Kingdom City, MO
One-Day Course
This Course is FREE!
June 10th, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kingdom City, City Hall
5584 Dunn Drive
Kingdom City, MO 65262
Course Description:
This one day course will cover the things we monitor in a distribution system; why we monitor them; functionality of hydrants, valves & meters; water loss; well testing; source water protection; standard operating procedures; emergency operations plan; and drought mitigation.
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Course Number: 2002024
Drinking-Water Treatment: 3.5
Drinking-Water Distribution: 6.5
Wastewater: 1.0
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
- Operators
- Managers
- Clerks
- Board Members
- Decision Makers
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Kingdom City City Hall
5584 Dunn Dr
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july
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July 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and August 5, 13, 19, 2020 (Special exam is scheduled for August 20, 2020 at the same location) 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
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July 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and August 5, 13, 19, 2020
(Special exam is scheduled for August 20, 2020 at the same location)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eureka Fire House #2
1815 West Fifth Street
Eureka, MO 63025
(Click Below to open in Google Maps)
https://goo.gl/maps/dBAhWm8NJLtQ7YXo8
Course Description:
This course is intended for operators planning to take their state drinking water treatment and/or distribution certification exams. This course will cover material for all exam levels. This course offers 6 months of equivalent water treatment experience and 6 months of equivalent distribution Experience (with high school diploma or GED.)
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 62.5
Water Distribution: 60.0
Wastewater: 17.0
CAFO: 4.5
Course number: 2006053
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA, Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
Persons wishing to study for a drinking water certification exam or needing certification renewal hours.
Fee Information:
$675 for MRWA non-members
$525 for MRWA members.
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
Month Long Event (july)
Location
Eureka Fire Station 2
1815 West Fifth St
august
Event Details
July 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and August 5, 13, 19, 2020 (Special exam is scheduled for August 20, 2020 at the same location) 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
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July 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and August 5, 13, 19, 2020
(Special exam is scheduled for August 20, 2020 at the same location)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eureka Fire House #2
1815 West Fifth Street
Eureka, MO 63025
(Click Below to open in Google Maps)
https://goo.gl/maps/dBAhWm8NJLtQ7YXo8
Course Description:
This course is intended for operators planning to take their state drinking water treatment and/or distribution certification exams. This course will cover material for all exam levels. This course offers 6 months of equivalent water treatment experience and 6 months of equivalent distribution Experience (with high school diploma or GED.)
Operator Credit:
This course has been approved for renewal credit hours through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Water Treatment: 62.5
Water Distribution: 60.0
Wastewater: 17.0
CAFO: 4.5
Course number: 2006053
Instructor:
Tom Hyatt, MRWA, Water Training Specialist
Who Should Attend?
Persons wishing to study for a drinking water certification exam or needing certification renewal hours.
Fee Information:
$675 for MRWA non-members
$525 for MRWA members.
HURRY! Registration is limited!
If you have any special needs, please let us know at least one week before the class and we will strive to meet them.
For More information Contact us at 573-657-5533 or 1-800-232-MRWA.
Time
Month Long Event (july)
Location
Eureka Fire Station 2
1815 West Fifth St
