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2024 Fall Short Course
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 8:30 AM to Thursday, September 12, 2024, 3:30 PM CDT
Category: Short Course

IA-AWWA 2024 Fall Short Course

Water Treatment ● Distribution
Maintenance ● Operator Certification Exam Prep

September 11-12, 2024 ● Ankeny, IA

  

 

Spring Short Course

Join us September 11-12 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 a two-day Grade 1 & 2 Distribution and Water Treatment Exam Prep course. Each day's registration includes a light continental breakfast as well as lunch.

 

NEW! Exam Prep Course

This new 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.

Exam prep curriculum is developed and presented by DMACC with support from IDNR and covers Math, Terminology, Lab Testing, Sampling Procedures, Regulatory, Equipment and Treatment Processes, Chlorination and Disinfection, Maintenance, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Temporary Traffic Control, Trenching and Shoring Safety, Administration and Security.

Spring Short Course exam prep participants achieved a 90% pass rate on their IDNR exams!

 

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.

Registration Window

   Early Bird Prices
Through August 30		   Standard Prices
August 30 - September 10		  

On-Site Registration
September 11-12
 Cash or Credit Only
Registration Rate   Member Non-Member   Member Non-Member   Member Non-Member

 Full Two-Day Registration (Including 2-Day Exam Prep)

   $200 $230   $225 $255   $235 $265

One-Day Only Registration

   $140 $170   $165 $195   $175 $205

 

 

Event Schedule

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

7:30 am – 8:30 am

 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Exam Prep Course (Day 1 of 2)

The instructor will dismiss participants for breaks and the provided lunch throughout the day.

8:30 am – 8:40 am 

Short Course Welcome

8:40 am – 9:30 am
  • WD: Backflow – Mark Witt -- President at Backflow Prevention Services of Iowa, Inc.
  • WT: IDNR: New PFAS Rule + Emerging Contaminants – Corey McCoid -- Water Supply Operations Supervisor at Iowa DNR

9:30 am – 9:45 am

Break

9:45 am – 10:35 am
  • WD: Distribution System Pressure Management with Pressure Zones – Jenny Ruddy, P.E. -- W/WW Discipline Coordinator at Strand Associates, Inc.
  • WT: Gas Chlorine to Sodium Hypochlorite Conversion in Anamosa – Josh Scanlon, P.E. -- Project Manager at HR Green
10:35 am – 10:50 am Break

 
10:50 am – 11:40 am
  • WD: Building a Messaging Calendar – Brian Gongol -- Partner at DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.
  • WT: Customer Service Skills: Answering Trouble Calls with Confidence – Daria Dilparic -- Environmental Engineer at City of Ames, Iowa
11:40 am – 12:40 pm

Lunch

12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
  • WD: Water Tower Management – Phase #1 – Inspection – Tim Wilson -- Project Manager at DIXON Engineering, Inc.
  • WT: Water Utilities: The President's Other Secret Service – Brian Gongol -- Partner at DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Break

1:45 pm – 2:35 pm
  • WD: Water Tower Management – Phase #2 – Specifications – Tim Wilson -- Project Manager at DIXON Engineering, Inc.
  • WT: Manganese Removal – Tom Dumbaugh, P.E. -- Regional Sales Manager at WesTech

 

Thursday, September 12, 2024

7:30 am – 8:30 am

 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Exam Prep Course (Day 2 of 2)

The instructor will dismiss participants for breaks and the provided lunch throughout the day.

8:30 am – 8:40 am 

Short Course Welcome

8:40 am – 9:30 am
  • WD: IDNR: Inspection Issues in Water Distribution – Janet Gastineau -- Environmental Specialist Senior at Iowa DNR
  • WT: Four Basic Principles of Fall Protection and Confined Space – Michael Hake -- Shur-Sales and Marketing, Inc.
  • MT: Arc Safe – Bob White -- Electric Pump

9:30 am – 9:45 am

Break

9:45 am – 10:35 am
  • WD: Operator Panel: Customer Service Trouble Calls – Daria Dilparic -- Environmental Engineer at City of Ames, Iowa; Shannon Hazelton -- Midwest Assistance Program; Dan Vanlangen -- City of Desoto; Josh Heggen -- West Des Moines Water Works; Austin Te Brink -- Urbandale Water Utility
  • WT: Softening and Recarbonation 101 – Lois Arku -- Staff Professional at Carollo Engineers
  • MT: Electrical Maintenance Program Requirements – NFPA 70B Now a Standard – Brent Mollenhauer, CSP, CESCP  --  Sr Safety Trainer at ESCO 
10:35 am – 10:50 am Break

 
10:50 am – 11:40 am
  • WD: Leak Detection, Pressure Monitoring – David Douglas -- DSG Supply; Mike Uthe -- Mueller
  • WT: Surface Water Treatment For Groundwater Operators – Julie Sievers -- Senior Water Solutions Specialist at ISG
  • MT: Pump Maintenance – Electric Pump
11:40 am – 12:40 pm

Lunch (Exam Prep lunch break will be limited to 30 minutes)

12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
  • WD: Water Distribution Project – Planning, Design, and Construction – Gus Mroz -- Project Engineer at SEH
  • WT: Chloramination – Julie Sievers -- Senior Water Solutions Specialist at ISG
  • MT: Variable Frequency Drives – Products and Applications – Bob White -- Electric Pump

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Break

1:45 pm – 2:35 pm
  • WD: Four Basic Principles of Fall Protection and Confined Space – Michael Hake -- Shur-Sales and Marketing, Inc.
  • WT: Operator Math – Shelli Lovell -- General Manager at Marshalltown Water Works
  • MT: Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management – Gary Eshelman -- Assistant Superintendent at Ames Water Treatment Plant

 

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