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August – October 2026 Aug – Oct 2026

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Aug

Tue

Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Review Session – Belgrade MT @ Ferguson Waterworks

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Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – Aug 12 @ 4:00 pm

Water and Wastewater Operator Exam Certification Review Session – Belgrade

Ferguson Waterworks

307 E Yukon Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714-3765

August 11th and 12th @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

We will use a floating agenda to best fit your needs

· Comprehensive look at the “Needs to Know” list for your classification.

· Math Formula Sheets and several practice questions.

· Intro to all pertinent terminology.

· Water treatment and distribution, Source Water and more.

· Wastewater collection and treatment.

· Safety and Security.

· Discuss pump and valve characteristics.

· Intro to disinfection properties and methods – Chlorine, UV.

BRING ALL STUDY MATERIALS!!!

Whether you’ve applied to take an exam or are planning to apply, this review will get you on the right track for the comprehensive review in March at the MRWS Conference!!

Review presenters are MRWS Staff

Contact Robin Franzen or John Paddock for details!

rfranzen@mrws.org (406) 781-8775 jpaddock@mrws.org (406) 460-1934

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

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Aug

Tue

35th Annual Yellow Bay Advanced Wastewater Training for Mechanical Systems @ Yellow Bay Bio Station

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Aug 18 @ 7:30 am – Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm

35th Annual Yellow Bay Advanced Wastewater Training for Mechanical Systems

Montana Rural Water is excited to host the 35th Annual Yellow Bay training at the Flathead Lake Bio Station- an extension of University of Montana. The three-day course takes students into a deeper understanding of the biological and chemical reactions that occur in wastewater. Please bring a settlometer and 2 liters of your mlss so we can look at your bugs under the microscope! There are 2 options for accommodations for the course – stay on sight in the cabins on the lake or get your own hotel in Bigfork or Polson. On Day 2, we tour 3 different wastewater treatment plants so please bring a pair of pants and appropriate footwear. For a full description of the course please CLICK HERE

Check in for your cabins is Monday 8/17/2026 4pm- 7pm in the Lakeside Classroom. An interactive map of the Bio Station can be found here: Campus Map (Interactive) | FLBS-UMT

If you have any questions about the course please call Christine at 406-595-3502 or our office at 406-454-1151. The course is worth 20 hours = 2.00 Wastewater CECs.

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Package A: $650.00 Includes registration, workshop materials, and lunch Tuesday, 8/18/26. Accommodations made on your own. Polson 14 miles south and Bigfork 18 miles north. . . Package B: $800.00 Includes registration, workshop materials, cabin lodging for Monday 8/18,(check-in 4pm-7pm)in Lakeside classroom, Tuesday 8/19 and Wednesday 8/20. Large common shower/ restroom facility- linens provided. Cabin assignments will be made at check-in on Monday, 8/18/26. Meals included are breakfast 8/18, 8/19 & 8/20, lunch & dinner on Tuesday 8/18/26
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MRWS
9 3rd st N #304
Great Falls, MT 59401
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Advanced Wastewater Training for Lagoon Systems – Billings, MT @ Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

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Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm

Each year, MRWS offers Advanced Wastewater Training for Mechanical Treatment Facilities at
Yellow Bay Bio Station on Flathead Lake. This Lagoon Track is being offered in conjunction with
the Yellow Bay course at an alternative site:
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
(YGBR)
1732 South 72nd Street West,

Billings, MT

This 2-and-a-half-day course is designed for new or seasoned lagoon operators and will include hands on data collection and interpretation. This is a fun and exciting learning environment that will help optimize operation and maintenance of any lagoon system.

This course is FREE OF CHARGE

The text book “Wastewater Lagoon Troubleshooting” is available for $100. Books will be available on site. 20 contact hours = 2.00 Wastewater CECS

For the full course description and AGENDA please click here: LAGOON COURSE AGENDA

MRWS Lagoon Course Billings

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Sep

Tue

Water/Wastewater Operator Training @ Forsyth City Hall

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Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agenda and CECs to be announced

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MRWS
9 3rd st N #304
Great Falls, MT 59401
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Please note that a 3% convenience fee will be applied for credit card payments.
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Sep

Thu

Water/Wastewater Operator Training @ MSU Richland County Extension, Sidney, MT

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Sep 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agenda and CECs to be announced

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MRWS
9 3rd st N #304
Great Falls, MT 59401
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Oct

Mon

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course – Billings MT October 5-10, 2026 @ Billings Heights Water District

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Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – Oct 10 @ 1:00 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

Exam may not be posted yet on ABPA website. The dates have been approved, and the exams should be posted soon. As a reminder, it is your responsibility to register for the exam.

October 5-10, 2026

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KEEP RURAL AMERICA STRONG!

Upcoming Events!

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

MRWS Yellow Bay

MRWS Lagoon Course Billings

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

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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 Yellow Bay

MRWS Lagoon Course Billings

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

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!