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SUMMARY:Class II Water Distribution Operator Certification Preparatory Course
DESCRIPTION:Class II Water Distribution Operator Certification Preparatory Course  \nLive In-Person or Virtual Water Operator Certification Training  \nMaine Water Utilities Association  \n15 University Drive  \nAugusta\, ME 04330  \n24.0 BLWSO TCHs/DEP TCHs  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDOWNLOAD FLYER \n\nThis four-day training program is designed to provide water professionals with the foundational and advanced knowledge required to pass the Water Distribution  Operator Class II Certification Exam (based on the Water Professionals International (WPI) Need-to-Know criteria). The course utilizes content compiled from  the leading industry references\, including those from California State University\, Sacramento (CSUS) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA).   \nThe curriculum covers all WPI core content areas – Distribution System Components\, Equipment Installation\, Operation\, Maintenance\, and Repair\, Water Quality  Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Adjustment\, and Laboratory Analysis/Interpretation\, Security\, Safety\, Administrative Procedures\, and Public Interactions – with an  emphasis on practical application and troubleshooting. Each day will devote time to mastering essential water math concepts\, followed by relevant water math  practice\, ensuring participants are prepared for the calculation portions of the exam.  \nCourse Dates:  \nThursday\, October 29\, 2026: Water Use and System Design\, Hydraulics\, Pipe\, Main Installation and Rehabilitation\, Backfilling and Main Testing\, Water Services  and Math Review and Practice. Student Homework: Read Chapters 3\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7 & 8\, Complete Practice Exams and Solve Math Problems. Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026: Valves\, Hydrants\, Storage\, Electrical-Instrumentation and Control Systems\, Motors and Engines\, Pumps and Pump Stations and Math  Review and Practice. Student Homework: Read Chapters 9\, 10\, 11\, 12\, 13 & 14\, Complete Practice Exams and Solve Math Problems. Thursday\, November 5\, 2026: Meters\, Chlorination\, System Operations\, Water Quality Testing\, Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control\, Info  Management and Maps and Math Review and Practice. Student Homework: Read Chapters 15\, 16\, 17\, 18\, & 19 Complete Practice Exams and Solve Math  Problems.  \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026: Water Sources\, Safety–Security and Emergency Response\, EPA Safe Drinking Water Act\, Administration and Public Relations\, and  Math Review and Practice. Student Homework: Read Chapters 1\, 21 & 22 Complete Practice Exams and Solve Math Problems.  \nAll classes will run from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Breakfast & lunch are provided.  \nCourse Textbooks:  \nAWWA WSO Water Distribution\, Grade I & II  \nThe content of this course is primarily structured around the material covered in this AWWA text. Supplemental reading and study assignments\, tied directly to  this text\, will be provided at the conclusion of each daily session.  \nCourse Fees:  \nMWUA member $550  \nNon-member: $675  \nInstructor:  \nTom Bahun\, Co-Owner of Tom’s Water Solutions LLC\, having spent most of his 30 + year career working with water/wastewater professionals.  He has served in many roles and most of his experience revolves around work-place safety\, emergency preparedness\, and technical assistance  and training. He is a Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)\, holds a Maine Class IV Water Treatment and Distribution Operator license\, and a Grade  5 Wastewater Treatment Operator license. Tom is best known for his exceptional and straightforward training abilities helping many water and  wastewater professionals with their educational needs.  \nPhoto Release: I hereby give MWUA consent to record\, videotape and photograph my image and/or voice to be used on the MWUA website accessible to the public\, social media posts and/or the MWUA newsletter. I understand that no special compensation will be provided to me for use of my image  and that I may not be informed in advance of the specific use of my image.  \nADA Compliance/Dietary Needs: Please notify us in advance if you have additional physical or dietary needs\, so that we can assure your comfort and full  participation.  \nCancellations: Due to costs incurred by the Association\, if you must cancel\, we request that you do so at least 7 business days before a scheduled class/event.  You may cancel by phone or by email\, program@mwua.org or mking@mwua.org. Refunds will not be provided if you do not can- cel at least 7 business days  before the class/event.
URL:https://www.mwua.org/event/intermediate-distribution-2-exam-prep-course/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:MWUA Training Room (Augusta)\, 15 University Dr\, Augusta\,\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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