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KEEP RURAL AMERICA STRONG!


Today’s Congressional policies and funding decisions are jeopardizing the ability of every community in rural America to keep water and wastewater services affordable. Budget cuts will leave USDA WEP unable to accomplish its mission. WEP is instrumental in helping rural America maintain affordable and sustainable water access for all rural people.

Visit https://www.ruralwaterstrong.org/ for more info!

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Upcoming Events!

TRAINING CALENDAR

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June – November 2025 Jun – Nov 2025
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Jun
26
Thu
Water and Wastewater Operator Training @ Stevensville Town Hall (upstairs)
Tickets
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Water and Wastewater Operator Training

Stevensville, MT – June 26, 2025

0.600 Dual CECs Available

9:00-10:00am    Digital Liquid Analysis in Water/Wastewater

 (Chris Helliwell, Endress + Hauser) [0.100 Dual CECs]

 

10:00-11:00am Testing and Verifying Instrumentation into your SCADA System (Dennis Burgard, MET Automation) [0.100 Dual CECs]

 

11:00-12:00pm Hydrants and Valves- Hands-on Demonstration

(Leo Malinak, MRWS) [0.100 Dual CECs]

 

12:00 – 1:00pm    —    >>>>>> Lunch on Your Own <<<<<<

 

1:00-4:00pm      PFAS Updates – the latest and greatest!

(John Paddock, MRWS) [0.300 Dual CECs]

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Jul
17
Thu
Lagoons: Operations & Maintenance Virtual
Tickets
Jul 17 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Lagoons: Operation & Maintenance
0.200 Wastewater CECs
Presented by John Scwartz from USA Blue Book.
John Schwartz—Senior Technical Support Representative/Technical Training Manager
John brings over 40 years of water and wastewater experience to the training room, including roles as a water system operator, a lead/senior operator for both water treatment and distribution systems, and a water treatment and distribution system manager. He also served as a circuit rider, trainer and technical advisor for the California Rural Water Association. John is certified in Water Treatment and Distribution in California and Montana. He holds a Utility Management Certification (UMC) for Water and Wastewater Management from NRWA’s Water University.
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Course description: 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 understanding the different zones, biology, and chemistry within the lagoon
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$30 for non members and $20 for members with discount code MRWS2025
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Sep
9
Tue
34th Annual Advanced Wastewater Training at Yellow Bay @ Flathead Lake Biological Station
Tickets
Sep 9 @ 8:00 am – Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm

YELLOW BAY

Advanced Wastewater Training

Offering 2 training tracks:

Mechanical Treatment or Lagoons

Register soon!  Lodging at the facility is limited!!

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out form and indicate which track you want to attend. Email form and payment to MTRuralWater@mrws.org

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Sep
29
Mon
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course – Billings MT Sept 29th-October 4th @ County Water District, Billings Heights
Tickets
Sep 29 @ 9:00 am – Oct 4 @ 4:30 pm

 

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

A series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab will provide understanding of field-testing methods on 4 backflow prevention assemblies: pressure vacuum breakers, spill resistant vacuum breakers, reduced pressure principle assemblies, and double check assemblies. Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics, backflow and back siphonage, types of cross connections, and degrees of hazard and state and federal regulations. Friday afternoon participants can take a written exam and on Saturday morning can take a practical exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). Passing scores on both the exams will result in certification by ABPA as a backflow prevention assembly tester. For more information on ABPA see the back of this training announcement or go to their website www.abpa.com
Click here for more information and how to register

Click here to register for exam through ABPA

September 29th – October 4th 2025

 

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Nov
12
Wed
Hydrogeology Course – Virtual
Tickets
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Hydrogeology-
0.200 Water CECs
Presented by John Scwartz from USA Blue Book.
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John Schwartz—Senior Technical Support Representative/Technical Training Manager
John brings over 40 years of water and wastewater experience to the training room, including roles as a water system operator, a lead/senior operator for both water treatment and distribution systems, and a water treatment and distribution system manager. He also served as a circuit rider, trainer and technical advisor for the California Rural Water Association. John is certified in Water Treatment and Distribution in California and Montana. He holds a Utility Management Certification (UMC) for Water and Wastewater Management from NRWA’s Water University.
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Course description: Gain a better understanding of water wells and aquifers and learn techniques for protecting underground sources of drinking water. This course includes discussion on the interconnection of groundwater and surface water, sources of contamination, and options for management
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$30 for non-members and $20 for members with discount code MRWS2025. 
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June – November 2025 Jun – Nov 2025

Training & Where We Go!

Marty Walker, Prestige speaking at Butte Workshop
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Mueller Training Van Workshop - Missoula
Mueller Training Van Workshop - Missoula
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Congratulations to our amazing 2025 award winners!
For the full list, click here!

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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!

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“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!

Click here for more information/application!

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