MRWA Training Calendar

MRWA sponsored, accredited training sessions are held geographically across the state of Minnesota. Training sessions provide training in water operations, wastewater operations, nonmunicipal system operations, noncommunity nontransient system operations, management, wellhead protection, financial stability, board member development, security, and much more. Most sessions are offered free of charge. Certification credits are awarded.

= MDH Exam Offered at Session  
To register to take the MDH Water Exam, you must complete an MDH Exam Application and submit to Noel Hansen at the MDH Office (address on exam form). Exam application must be submitted to MDH at least 15 days prior to the exam.
 = MPCA Exam Offered at Session
To register to take the MPCA Wastewater Exam, you must complete an MPCA Exam Application and submit to Tracy Finch at the MPCA Office (address on exam form). Exam application must be submitted to MPCA at least 15 days prior to the exam.

CH = Contact Hours Awarded.

Renewal Hours needed per License: Class A – 32, Class B – 24, Class C – 16, Class D – 8, and Class E – 4.

In an effort to make it easier for operators and administrators to find training in a one-stop location, simply browse our calendar listed below or click on the bookmarked hyperlinks. We have attempted to provide links to other pertinent training opportunities through other agencies; however, MRWA cannot be held responsible for changes to other agencies training sessions.

MRWA Training:

Other Training Opportunities

Online Training – Suncoast Learning, in conjunction with Minnesota Rural Water Association offers online accredited training with the convenience of learning from home or work.

MRWA Water Training

RegisterDateLocationExamTopicFeeCredit HoursWaterWastewater
January 11-13, 2022St. CloudC&D Exam Refresher & WATER EXAM12 CHDirectDirect
January 26, 2022Sauk RapidsEngineering for Non-Engineers6 CHRelatedRelated
March 1-3, 2022St. Cloud38th Annual Water & WW Technical Conf…16 CHDirectDirect
April 6, 2022RanierWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
April 13, 2022Elbow LakeWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
April 26, 2022ONLINECross Connection & Backflow Prevention3 CHDirectRelated
April 27, 2022Red WingEmerging Contaminants: PFAS Workshop6 CHRelatedDirect
May 11, 2022ZimmermanWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
May 25, 2022PipestoneWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
June 2, 2022RochesterLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
June 16, 2022CohassetHydrant Repair Training6 CHDirectRelated
June 23, 2022WahkonWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
July 12, 2022OsakisLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
July 14, 2022Eden PrairieHydrant Repair Training6 CHDirectRelated
July 20, 2022RushfordWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
July 27, 2022North MankatoHydrant Repair Training6 CHDirectRelated
August 11, 2022WillmarWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
August 17, 2022WadenaWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
August 25, 2022Thief River FallsWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
August 31, 2022Grand RapidsLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
September 14, 2022Waconia13th Annual Operator Expo6 CHDirectDirect
September 19-21, 2022St. CloudWater & WW Certification Refresher & …12 CHDirectDirect
October 4, 2022St. CloudFinancing Your Community Projects6 CHRelatedRelated
October 5, 2022CarltonWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
October 18, 2022St. CloudCross Connection & Backflow Prevention6 CHDirectRelated
October 19, 2022ChisholmWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
October 25, 2022St. CloudWinterizing Your Water System6 CHDirectRelated
October 27, 2022Clarks GroveWater O&M6 CHDirectRelated
December 6, 2022BrainerdEngineering for Non-Engineers6 CHRelatedRelated

MRWA Wastewater Training

RegisterDateLocationExamTopicFeeCredit HoursWaterWastewater
January 11-13, 2022St. CloudC&D Certification Refresher (No WW Exam)12 CHDirectDirect
January 26, 2022Sauk RapidsEngineering for Non-Engineers6 CHRelatedRelated
March 1-3, 2022St. Cloud38th Annual Water & WW Technical Conf…16 CHDirectDirect
April 7, 2022RanierWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
April 27, 2022Red WingEmerging Contaminants: PFAS Workshop6 CHRelatedDirect
May 18, 2022HackensackWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
May 26, 2022PipestoneWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
June 2, 2022RochesterLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
June 22, 2022WahkonWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
July 7, 2022MinneapolisWastewater Collection6 CHRelatedDirect
July 12, 2022OsakisLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
July 19, 2022HalstadWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
July 21, 2022RushfordWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
August 4, 2022OdinWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
August 18, 2022CokatoInflow & Infiltration Training6 CHRelatedDirect
August 24, 2022Thief River FallsWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
August 31, 2022Grand RapidsLine Tracing6 CHDirectDirect
September 8, 2022Le SueurWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
September 14, 2022Waconia13th Annual Operator Expo6 CHDirectDirect
September 19-21, 2022St. CloudWater & WW Certification Refresher & …12 CHDirectDirect
October 6, 2022Beaver BayWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
October 20, 2022AppletonWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
November 3, 2022AskovWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
December 1, 2022CookWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect
December 8, 2022Elbow LakeWastewater O&M6 CHRelatedDirect

MRWA Class D & E Small Water Systems Training

RegisterDateLocationTopicCredit HoursWaterWastewater
January 19, 2022ONLINEInterior/Exterior Tank Inspections1 CHDirect hoursRelated hours
February 16, 2022WarroadClass D Small Systems Training8 CHDirect hoursRelated hours
March 2, 2022St. CloudClass D Small Systems Training8 CHDirect hoursRelated hours
TBD (April 2022)ONLINETBDTBDDirect hoursRelated hours
April 12, 2022MankatoClass E Small Systems Training4 CHDirect hoursRelated hours
May 11, 2022ScandiaClass E Small Systems Training4 CHDirect hoursRelated hours
June 14, 2022CologneClass E Small Systems Training4 CHDirect hoursRelated hours

Other Training Opportunities

April 5-7, 2022

Metro Water Operators School

Earle Brown Conference Center – Brooklyn Center

Contact Stew Thornley, stew.thornley@state.mn.us or 651-201-4655

April 19-21, 2022

Northeast Water Operators School

Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids

Contact Wade Klingsporn, wade.klingsporn@vcc.edu

Minnesota Department of Health Training
Minnesota AWWA Training
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Training
Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association Training