January 27th, 2026, 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00
Libby City Hall Ponderosa Room
952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923
9:00 – 12:00 Disaster Preparedness
Risk and Resilience, ERPs, SOPs, Crisis Communications
Cyber Security – Physical, Operational, Communications Security
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00 Consumer Confidence Reports – How to do them yourself
2:00 – 4:00 Valve Training Sponsored by Clow Valve Company
Valve training will be Hands-on, dress appropriately.
For more information, contact Robin at (406) 781-8775
CECs: .6 Water and .5 Wastewater
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
January 29th, 2026, 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00
Choteau City Pavillion
204 1st St NE, Choteau, MT 59422
9:00 – 12:00 Disaster Preparedness
Risk and Resilience, ERPs, SOPs, Crisis Communications
Cyber Security – Physical, Operational, Communications Security
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00 Consumer Confidence Reports – How to do them yourself
2:00 – 4:00 Valve Training Sponsored by Clow Valve Company
Valve training will be Hands-on, dress appropriately.
For more information, contact Robin at (406) 781-8775
CECs: .6 Water and .5 Wastewater
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
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.
Class is February 9-14, 2026
Water and Wastewater Operator Training
February 10th, 9:00AM –4:00PM
Havre City Hall
520 4th St, Havre, MT 59501
Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, Crisis Communication and Cyber
Security – 3 hours – 9:00 AM to Noon
Emerging Contaminates and PFAS – 3 hours 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For more information, contact Robin at (406) 781-8775 or Kurtis at (406) 956-0051
CECs: .6 Water and .6 Wastewater
This training event is free of charge
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
Water and Wastewater Operator Training
February 12th, 9:00AM –4:00PM
Dry Prairie Rural Water
118 MT-24, Glasgow, MT 59230
Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, Crisis Communication and Cyber
Security – 3 hours – 9:00 AM to Noon
Emerging Contaminates and PFAS – 3 hours 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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For more information, contact Robin at (406) 781-8775 or Kurtis at (406) 956-0051
CECs: .6 Water and .6 Wastewater
This training event is free of charge
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
Water and Wastewater Operator Exam Certification Review Session – Miles City
Sleep Inn & Suites Miles City I-94
1006 S Haynes Ave, Miles City, MT 59301
February 18th and 19th @ 8:30 am – 4:30 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 Kurtis Hillier for details!
rfranzen@mrws.org (406) 781-8775 khillier@mrws.org (406) 956-0051
Also available on-line remote. Contact Robin for TEAMS invite Please register at www.mrws.org
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
Join us for the Montana Rural Water Annual Conference
A three-day event bringing together water and wastewater professionals from across the state for training, networking, and industry updates. Attendees will have access to expert-led sessions, exhibitor showcases, and opportunities to earn CEUs.
To register visit Conferences – Montana Rural Water Systems
This webinar will be instructed by John Schwartz from USABlueBook.

Every system works with centrifugal pumps. This overview explores classifications, essential parts, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques every operator needs to know.
0.300 Dual CECs
$30 for members
$45 for non-members
Use code MRWS2026 for discounted price of $30 (make sure to hit “apply” for the price reduction)
Agenda to be announced
This workshop will be hosted by MRWS, Marty Walker from Prestige Worldwide Technologies, and Fairmont Hot Springs: 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.
The instructor of this course will be John Schwartz from USABlueBook.

Learn the useful and practical side of leak detection so you can keep the revenue-generating water flowing. Discussions include leak surveys, isolating leaks, and acoustic locators and correlators. This course also includes a hands-on locating demonstration with helpful tricks of the trade.
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)
Jon Cuthbertson of ME Labs will be the instructor of this hands-on and interactive session on proper sampling techniques and shipping instructions. Monitoring schedules will be discussed. All questions are welcome!
0.6 Water CECs
0.4 Wastewater CECs
Jon Cuthbertson of ME Labs will be the instructor of this hands-on and interactive session on proper sampling techniques and shipping instructions. Monitoring schedules will be discussed. All questions are welcome!
0.6 Water CECs
0.4 Wastewater CECs
Agenda to be announced
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.
Agenda to be announced
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
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)
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
Agenda and CECs to be announced
Agenda and CECs to be announced
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
