Join us April 6-7 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for two days of operator-focused continuing education and networking with the opportunity to earn up to 1.0 CEU approved for IDNR Water Treatment and Distribution certifications (Exam Prep Course participants earn up to 1.2 CEU).

For truly customized learning, registrants may choose from:

• A combination of Water Treatment, Distribution, and General Short Course sessions

• A one-day Utility Location Workshop

• A two-day Grade 1 & 2 Distribution and Water Treatment Exam Prep course tailored to the new IDNR operator certification exams

Each day's registration includes a light continental breakfast as well as lunch.

Underground Utility Location Workshop

This one-day utility location workshop will review types of locators and accessories, as well as how to operate locators and to confirm quality and accuracy. The program has been approved for 0.5 IDNR Water Distribution or Water Treatment CEU.

Exam Prep Course

This two-day, 12-hour exam prep course is designed for individuals looking for a condensed review in preparation for taking or retaking a Grade 1 or Grade 2 IDNR Water Treatment or Distribution Operator Certification exam. Ideal candidates for this class will have been working in the industry for some time and now be preparing to take the test for the first time, or operators who are preparing to retake the test.

Iowa DNR implemented new WPI standardized operator certification exams in 2025. The content of this Exam Prep Course is tailored to these new exam blueprints and will guide participants on how to utilize the new Need-to-Know Criteria and Formula/Conversion Tables. Exam prep curriculum is developed and presented by DMACC with support from IDNR.

Registration Rates

Two Days

Early (through March 20)

• AWWA Member: $225

• Non-Member: $255

Standard (March 20-April 3)

• AWWA Member: $245

• Non-Member: $275

Late (April 4-April 7)

• AWWA Member: $255

• Non-Member: $285

One Day

Early (through March 20)

• AWWA Member: $160

• Non-Member: $190

Standard (March 20-April 3)

• AWWA Member: $185

• Non-Member: $215

Late (April 4-April 7)

• AWWA Member: $195

• Non-Member: $295

Agenda At-A-Glance

Monday

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

• 8:30 AM - 2:35 PM: Short Course Sessions (Day 1 of 2) (view sessions)

• 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Exam Prep Course (Day 1 of 2)

Tuesday

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

• 8:30 AM - 2:35 PM: Short Course Sessions (Day 2 of 2) (view sessions)

• 8:30 AM - 2:35 PM: Utility Location Workshop

• 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Exam Prep Course (Day 2 of 2)