Upcoming Events

Basic Exam Prep: Grade 1-2 Water Treatment & Distribution
Wednesday, October 21 - Thursday, October 22, 2026
Coralville, IA
1.2 CEU WD or WT, 12 PDH
Two-day, 12-hour, 1.2 CEU condensed review for Grade 1 and Grade 2 IDNR Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Certification exams. Includes opportunities to network with hundreds of conference attendees and to explore the Annual Conference Exhibit Hall. Discounted Hotel Room Block ends September 30. Register by September 30 to save $45!

2026 Annual Conference
Wednesday, October 21 - Friday, October 23, 2026
Coralville, IA
1.0 CEU WT or WD, 10 PDH
Choose from nearly 30 sessions across Water Treatment, Distribution, Management, Operators, and General tracks to earn up to 1.0 CEU. Build your network at the five included meals and receptions, meet with exhibitors, and earn bragging rights by participating in the Tap Water Taste Test and other competitions. Discounted Hotel Room Block ends September 30. Register by September 30 to save $45!

Hydrant & Valve Workshop at Fall Short Course (Offering 1 of 2)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Ankeny, IA
0.5-1.0 CEU WD or WT, 5-10 PDH
This three-hour workshop will be repeated each morning of the Fall Short Course (choose one- or two-day Short Course registration for 0.5 or 1.0 CEU). Waterloo Water Works staff will lead sessions on valve maintenance, hydrant maintenance and repairs, and valve operating nut repair with hands-on demonstrations utilizing a gate valve maintenance truck and an on-site hydrant. Register by October 23 to save $25!

Membrane Workshop & Plant Tours
Tuesday, November 3 - Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Ankeny, IA
1.0 CEU WD or WT, 10 PDH
This two-day, 1.0 CEU workshop co-hosted with the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) will explore micro-and ultrafiltration, RO & nanofiltration, membrane bioreactors and reuse, membrane chemistry, and ceramic membranes. Approximately 50% of the workshop will be spent touring the Saylorville Water Treatment Plant and Grimes RO Water Treatment Plant. Register by October 23 to save $25!

Hydrant & Valve Workshop at Fall Short Course (Offering 2 of 2)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Ankeny, IA
0.5-1.0 CEU WD or WT, 5-10 PDH
This three-hour workshop will be repeated each morning of the Fall Short Course (choose one- or two-day Short Course registration for 0.5 or 1.0 CEU). Waterloo Water Works staff will lead sessions on valve maintenance, hydrant maintenance and repairs, and valve operating nut repair with hands-on demonstrations utilizing a gate valve maintenance truck and an on-site hydrant. Register by October 23 to save $25!



