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TRAINING CALENDAR

May

Tue

Water & Wastewater Operator Review Session – Columbia Falls @ Columbia Falls Fire Department

Tickets

May 19 @ 9:00 am – May 20 @ 4:00 pm

Water and Wastewater Operator Exam Certification Review Session

Columbia Falls Fire Department

624 1st Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

May 19th and 20th @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Lunch on your own 12:00 – 1:00

· 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 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

No CECs for these sessions.

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

Water/Wastewater Operator Training @ Polson Rural Fire District

Tickets

May 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This workshop will be hosted by MRWS and Marty Walker from Prestige Worldwide Technologies. The agenda may be adjusted to provide the best training for those in attendance! Class starts at 9:00am. Lunch is 12:00pm-1:00pm and adjourned at 4:00pm.

0.600 Water and 0.600 Wastewater CECs

AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVE MAINTENANCE

SYSTEM SHUT DOWN
BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING OF VALVES
SYSTEM START-UP & PILOT SETTING

How program is related to maintenance and managing the operations of a water/wastewater system

This instruction is intended to provide maintenance personnel with a fundamental understanding.

Guidelines for troubleshooting control valves during emergencies and restoring them to operational status.

Valve Types;

Main Valve
Pump control Valve Installation & Applications Water vs Wastewater
Pressure Reducing
Pressure Relief
Pump Control
Altitude Control Valve
Basic Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Pilot Controls
System Shut Down D. System Start-up & Pilot Setting
Hands on demo in Truck Trailer

Time allotted for questions.

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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.
Payment Method

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name

May

Thu

Water/Wastewater Operator Training @ Norley Hall, Conrad

Tickets

May 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agenda to be announced

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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.
Payment Method

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name

May

Wed

Spring Water School CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION @ Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT

Tickets

May 27 @ 8:00 am – May 29 @ 4:00 pm

Spring Water School is a offered by MW2OI.

The Montana Water and Wastewater Operators Initiative (MW2OI) is a collaborative effort
between the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Civil
Engineering at Montana State University to provide training to the operators so critical to
Montana’s communities Please contact them directly with questions.

Telephone: (406) 994-6550
Fax: (406) 994-7856
E-mail: ato@montana.edu

Click link below for more info:

Spring Water School 2026 – Academic Technology and Outreach | Montana State University

May

Thu

Virtual Event-Asset Management

Tickets

May 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

The instructor of this course will be John Schwartz from USABlueBook.

This class will cover the basics of asset management, capacity development and funding. Topics included will be critical infrastructure, maintenance and EPA sustainable practices.

0.200 Dual CECs

$20 for members

$30 for non-members

Use code MRWS2026 for discounted price of $20 (make sure to hit “apply” for the price reduction)

Click here to register

Jun

Mon

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course – Kalispell MT June 8-13, 2026 @ Evergreen Water District

Tickets

Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – Jun 13 @ 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.

June 8-13, 2026

May – June 2026 May – Jun 2026

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
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Welcome to

Montana Rural Water Systems

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Montana WARN

Check CEC’s Here!

KEEP RURAL AMERICA STRONG!

Upcoming Events!

MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)

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?

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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 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!