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Jun

Tue

Sampling & Monitoring for Small Water and Wastewater Systems @ Polson Rural Fire District

Tickets

Jun 24 @ 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sampling and Monitoring for Water and Wastewater Systems

Polson, MT – June 24, 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 Monitoring Schedules and Sampling

(Jon Cuthbertson, ME Labs)

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

1:00-4:00pm Monitoring Schedules and Sampling (cont.)

(Jon Cuthbertson, ME Labs) [0.400 Dual 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.

Jun

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 <<<<<<

1:00-2:00pm Sampling Procedures for Water & Wastewater

(Lynora Rogstad, MRWS) [0.100 Dual CECs]

2:00-4:00pm System Monitoring Equipment

(Mike Uthe, Mueller) [0.200 Dual 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.

Jul

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.

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

$30 for non members and $20 for members with discount code MRWS2025

To register visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/177346174657196890

Sep

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

Sep

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

Nov

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.

John Schwartz—Senior Technical Support Representative/Technical Training Manager

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

$30 for non-members and $20 for members with discount code MRWS2025.

To register visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/353074521055300182

June – November 2025 Jun – Nov 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 Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

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

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

Click here for more information and how to register

Click here to register for exam through ABPA

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 Regular Workshop Registration

MRWS Regular Workshop Registration

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

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

Click here for more information and how to register

Click here to register for exam through ABPA

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!