2024 Spring Short Course
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 8:30 AM to Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 3:30 PM CST
Category: Short Course
IA-AWWA 2024 Spring Short Course
Water Treatment ● Distribution Maintenance ● Operator Certification Exam Prep
March 5-6, 2024 ● Ankeny, IA
Spring Short Course
Join us March 5-6 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.
For truly customized learning, a combination of Water Treatment, Distribution, and Maintenance sessions will be offered alongside Distribution and Water Treatment Exam Prep courses. Each day's registration includes a light continental breakfast as well as lunch.
NEW! Exam Prep Tracks
These new 6-hour exam prep sessions are designed for individuals looking for a condensed review in preparation for taking or retaking a Grade 1 IDNR Operator Certification exam. Ideal candidates for this class will have been working in the industry for some time and now preparing to take the test for the first time, or operators who are preparing to retake the test. Exam prep curriculum is developed and presented by DMACC with support from IDNR.
Water Distribution Exam Prep will be offered on Tuesday, March 5 (Day 1) and Water Treatment Exam Prep will be offered on Wednesday, March 6 (Day 2). Attendees must commit to attending the full day of each exam prep track they select (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM).
IDNR Operator CEUs Available
Each day of the Short Course offers 0.5 CEU. With complete two-day attendance, you will earn 10 Contact Hours/1.0 CEU approved for IDNR operator certification. Your credits may be applied to or split between Water Treatment and Distribution certification.
Registration Rates
IA-AWWA members save $30! Enter your AWWA member number during registration to unlock your discount.
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Early Bird Prices Through February 23 |
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Standard Prices February 24-March 4 |
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On-Site Registration March 5-6 Cash or Credit Only
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One-Day Only Registration |
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Event Schedule
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Registration & Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am – 8:40 am
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Welcome
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8:40 am – 9:30 am
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Exam Prep: Water Distribution
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: DNR Update – Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- WT: Ammonia Removal in Water Treatment – Jon Harger -- Vice President at Vessco Inc.
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9:30 am – 9:45 am
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Break
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9:45 am – 10:35 am
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Exam Prep: Water Distribution Continued
Concurrent Short Course Sessions
- WD: Math for Operators – Roy Hesemann -- Utilities Director at City of Cedar Rapids
- WT: DNR Update – Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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10:35 am – 10:50 am |
Break |
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10:50 am – 11:40 am |
Exam Prep: Water Distribution Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Water Meters – Steve Brush -- AMR/AMI Specialist at Van Wert Company
- WT: Math for Operators – Roy Hesemann -- Utilities Director at City of Cedar Rapids
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11:40 am – 12:40 pm |
Lunch (Exam Prep lunch break will be limited to 30 minutes)
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12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Distribution Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Service Tap Demonstration – Waterloo Water Works
- WT: Nitrification: Treatment Considerations and the Impacts on the Distribution System – Tom Atkinson -- Senior Water Solutions Specialist at ISG
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1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
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Break
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1:45 pm – 2:35 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Distribution Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Chlorine Chemistry – Tom Atkinson -- Senior Water Solutions Specialist at ISG
- WT: Drinking Water Disinfection – Laurie Twitchell -- Senior Project Manager at Strand Associates, Inc.
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2:35 pm – 3:30 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Distribution Continued
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Registration & Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am – 8:40 am
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Welcome
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8:40 am – 9:30 am
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Exam Prep: Water Treatment
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Panel Discussion: Water Main Repair
- WT: What it Means to Be a Certified Water Professional
- MT: VFD 101 – Bob White at Electric Pump
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9:30 am – 9:45 am
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Break
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9:45 am – 10:35 am
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Exam Prep: Water Treatment Continued
Concurrent Short Course Sessions
- WD: Thrust Restraint for DI Pipe – Paul Hanson -- Regional Director at Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association
- WT: Electrical Safety – Bob White at Electric Pump
- MT: Maintenance Roundtable – Facilitator: Gary Eschelman -- Assistant Superintendent at Ames Water Treatment Plant
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10:35 am – 10:50 am |
Break |
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10:50 am – 11:40 am |
Exam Prep: Water Treatment Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Electrical Safety – Bob White at Electric Pump
- WT: Permanganate for Drinking Water 101 – Darin Skutt -- Technical Solutions Chemist at Carus
- MT: Fire Hydrant Maintenance – Andy Kohler -- Territory Manager at Clow Valve Co
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11:40 am – 12:40 pm |
Lunch (Exam Prep lunch break will be limited to 30 minutes)
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12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Treatment Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Controlling Your Surges – Brian Gongol -- Partner at DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.
- WT: Phosphates: A User's Guide – Darin Skutt -- Technical Solutions Chemist at Carus
- MT: Reading Electrical Schematics – Bob White at Electric Pump
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1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
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Break
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1:45 pm – 2:35 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Treatment Continued
Concurrent Sessions
- WD: Condition Assessment Utilizing ePulse Technology – Darcy Heath -- Project Manager 1 at Mueller
- WT: Water Softening Technologies – Daniel Willers -- Project Manager at Strand Associates, Inc.
- MT: SCADA Telemetry – Bob White at Electric Pump
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2:35 pm – 3:30 pm
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Exam Prep: Water Treatment Continued
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