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Apr

Thu

Park County Disaster Response Symposium – Livingston @ City/County Community Room - Livingston MT

Tickets

Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Park County Disaster Response Symposium

April 3^rd, 2025, 9:00AM – 3:30PM

City/County Community Room – 414 E. Callender St. Livingston, MT 59047

Lunch will be provided!!

9:00 – 10:30 Introductions and Round Table (Robin)

Damage, Recovery Status
What did you do – What worked – What did not work – What would you do differently
A look at recent disasters or potential disasters across Montana

10:30 – 11:00 – DEQ’s role in Emergency Response (Karl Carlson and Kirk Yoder)

11:00 – 11:30 – Park County DES’s role in emergency response (Greg Coleman)

11:30 – 12:00 – USDA RD (Shelby Welch)

CY 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program in Montana
- Disaster Declaration January 2022 – December 2022
- https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/calendar-year-2022-disaster-water-grants-program/mt#overview
Economic Community Water Assistance Grant (ECWAG)
Application Process – RD Apply
gov and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:30 – Risk and Resilience Assessment – Tool to recognize and rank your system’s current top risks (Ben with Kristi)

1:30 – 2:30 – Emergency Response Plans (Christine)

2:30 – 3:30 – Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines (Roger)

Please register at www.mrws.org CECs: Water and Wastewater 0.6

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

Workshop Date*
System/Company Name*
PWSID #*
This usually begins with MT00 unless you're Tribal.
Attendee Name*
First Last
Your Title*
Operator #*
If you're not certified or do not have a number, please use N/A.
Section:
- Water
- Wastewater
- Both
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Apr

Tue

Water and Wastewater Operator Training: Cyber Security, Disaster Prep, Emerging Contaminants @ Dry Prairie Rural Water - Culbertson MT

Tickets

Apr 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

8:00 – 11:00 Cyber Security – Disaster Preparedness (R&R, ERPs, and SOPs)

11:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:00 – Emerging Contaminants – Manganese

Noon to 1:00PM – Lunch on your own

3:00 – 5:00 Fire Hydrant Training Sponsored by Clow Valve Company

CECs: Water 0.8 Wastewater 0.6

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

Workshop Date*
System/Company Name*
PWSID #*
This usually begins with MT00 unless you're Tribal.
Attendee Name*
First Last
Your Title*
Operator #*
If you're not certified or do not have a number, please use N/A.
Section:
- Water
- Wastewater
- Both
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Virtual Event: Distribution Concepts/Maps and Drawings

Tickets

Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This Webinar will be presented by John Schwartz from USA Blue Book.

The first hour will focus on Distribution Concepts:

This course addresses common distribution issues along troubleshooting of the system. Review includes disinfection by-products, chloramines, taste and odor issues, system flushing and flushing safety.

The second hour will focus on Maps and Drawings:

Maps, drawings and records are the only way to inventory underground assets. This course looks at mapping and gatebooks, along with the key information they need to contain. It also covers the latest GIS layering technology.

The 2-hr webinar will be good for:

0.2 Water CECs

0.1 Wastewater CECs

Cost for non-members: $30

Cost for members: $20

USE CODE MRWS2025 for the discounted price of $20!!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Apr

Thu

Water and Wastewater Operator Training: Cyber Security, Disaster Prep, Emerging Contaminants @ Miles City Water Treatment Plant - Miles City

Tickets

Apr 10 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

8:00 – 11:00 Cyber Security – Disaster Preparedness (R&R, ERPs, and SOPs)

11:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:00 – Emerging Contaminants – Manganese

Noon to 1:00PM – Lunch on your own

3:00 – 5:00 Fire Hydrant Training Sponsored by Clow Valve Company

CECs: Water 0.8 Wastewater 0.6

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

Workshop Date*
System/Company Name*
PWSID #*
This usually begins with MT00 unless you're Tribal.
Attendee Name*
First Last
Your Title*
Operator #*
If you're not certified or do not have a number, please use N/A.
Section:
- Water
- Wastewater
- Both
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Apr

Tue

Water and Wastewater Operator Training @ Kiwanis Youth Center Harlowton

Tickets

Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

SOPS, Backflow Prevention, CCRs & UV Maintenance

Harlowton, MT 4/15/2025

9:00 am – Introductions & Welcome

Each attendee will introduce themselves and their systems

9:05-10:30am – Developing SOPs – (Roger Skogen, MRWS) 0.150 Dual CECs

Outline of Standard Operating Procedures
Preparing for disasters (ERPs)
During and after disasters

10:30-12:00 pm – Intro to Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention – (Christine Maday, MRWS) 0.150 Dual CEC

History of cross connections/backflow prevention
Importance of understanding plumbing code and Montana laws

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch on your own

1:00-2:00pm – CCR- How to Write One for Your System – (Robin Franzen, MRWS) 0.100 Water CEC

Using the CCR writer tool
Important rules and additions (tier 3 violations, waivers, ect)

2:00 – 4:00 pm – UV Maintenance – (Dennis Eaton, MRWS) 0.200 Dual CECs

Discussion of new UV maintenance requirements for drinking water and wastewater

4:00 pm – Turn in CECs and dismiss

0.6 water CECs

0.5 Wastewater CECs

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Workshop Date*
Please put the date of the workshop you are registering for.
System/Company Name*
PWS ID #*
This number begins with MT000 and is assigned to your system by MDEQ
Attendee Name*
First Last
Attendee Name
First Last
Use if two people are attending and you're paying for both.
Attendee Name
First Last
Use if three are attending and you're paying for all three.
Title*
Operator #*
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Workshop Fee*
Members: $60 per person Non-Members: $90 per person
How Many Attending?*
Workshop Fees are based on a per hour fee of $15 non-members and $10 members.
Donation

Donation to the MT Rural Water Education Fund
Select Your Payment Method*
- Pay Online
- Pay by Phone
- Pay by Check
Convenience Fee (3%)
Price: $0.00
Please note that a 3% convenience fee will be applied for credit card payments.
Total Payment Due
$0.00
To pay by check, submit this form and bring your check to the workshop or mail your payment to:

MRWS
9 3rd st N #304
Great Falls, MT 59401
To pay by phone, submit this form then call MRWS office at 406-454-1151 to pay by credit card over the phone.

Please note that a 3% convenience fee will be applied for credit card payments.
Credit Card*

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Apr

Thu

Water and Wastewater Operator Training @ Norley Hall, Conrad

Tickets

Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agenda and CECs to be determined.

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Workshop Date*
Please put the date of the workshop you are registering for.
System/Company Name*
PWS ID #*
This number begins with MT000 and is assigned to your system by MDEQ
Attendee Name*
First Last
Attendee Name
First Last
Use if two people are attending and you're paying for both.
Attendee Name
First Last
Use if three are attending and you're paying for all three.
Title*
Operator #*
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Workshop Fee*
Members: $60 per person Non-Members: $90 per person
How Many Attending?*
Workshop Fees are based on a per hour fee of $15 non-members and $10 members.
Donation

Donation to the MT Rural Water Education Fund
Select Your Payment Method*
- Pay Online
- Pay by Phone
- Pay by Check
Convenience Fee (3%)
Price: $0.00
Please note that a 3% convenience fee will be applied for credit card payments.
Total Payment Due
$0.00
To pay by check, submit this form and bring your check to the workshop or mail your payment to:

MRWS
9 3rd st N #304
Great Falls, MT 59401
To pay by phone, submit this form then call MRWS office at 406-454-1151 to pay by credit card over the phone.

Please note that a 3% convenience fee will be applied for credit card payments.
Credit Card*

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

April 2025 Apr 2025

Training & Where We Go!

Marty Walker, Prestige speaking at Butte Workshop

Mueller Training Van Workshop - Missoula

Our Mission

At MRWS, our mission is to provide quality training and technical assistance to Drinking Water, Waste Water, and Tribal systems — to enable them to produce the best product with their available resources!

“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business of industry to which he is engaged. No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

Need funding to attend training?

The MWEA (Montana Water Environment Association) Board has set aside funds in the current operating budget for assisting Montana operators to attend continuing education/training events. They want to help you get the training you need!

No processing costs are incurred by the utility company or municipality
Multiple (ACH, credit, and debit) customer payment options
Reduce receivables
Increased service levels for your customers
Recurring payments
Customers appreciate the convenience of paying online and by card
Free landing page with a click-to-pay button https://www.evolvreferral.com/353

Welcome to

Montana Rural Water Systems

OR

Montana WARN

Check CEC’s Here!

KEEP RURAL AMERICA STRONG!

Upcoming Events!

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Training & Where We Go!

Congratulations to our amazing 2025 award winners!
For the full list, click here!

Interested in running for our board?

Our Mission

Need funding to attend training?

Why Process with GovCard?

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Contact MRWS

Welcome to

Montana Rural Water Systems

OR

Montana WARN

Check CEC’s Here!

KEEP RURAL AMERICA STRONG!

Upcoming Events!

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Training & Where We Go!

Congratulations to our amazing 2025 award winners!For the full list, click here!

Interested in running for our board?

Our Mission

Need funding to attend training?

Why Process with GovCard?

Congratulations to our amazing 2025 award winners!
For the full list, click here!