Operator Certification Program
The purpose of this web document is to provide a list of approved water operator instructor-led courses that have open registration for those interested in becoming certified water operators in New York State and those fulfilling renewal requirements. The training courses listed below are classroom-based; those interested in correspondence or web-based courses should review that document. The cost of training is not set by the Department and must be discussed with the training sponsor. Applicants for Grade IA or IB certification must complete both the Grade I - Advanced Operations course and the Grade I - Supervisory Management course to be eligible for certification.
The information contained in this document changes daily and this document is refreshed every 2 to 3 weeks. Please refer back to this page often in order to find new and updated information.
Please be sure to have your e-mail software up and running so that clicking on a sponsor's contact will start an e-mail for you should the contact be a link. The document is organized by year and month of training; each month's training is in alphabetic order of training sponsor/provider - please jump to the month of interest or scroll through the information provided.
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- Initial Certification Courses
WOTERP--The Water Operator Training Expense Reimbursement Program is designed to provide free, initial classroom-based certification training to eligible operators that are employed at Community Water Systems and/or Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems that serve a population of 3,300 or less. Training sponsors will not charge a fee to eligible students for training and course materials. WOTERP courses will be offered throughout 2012 in various locations. Funding for this program will expire at the end of 2012. Dates for WOTERP courses are listed in bold in the Initial Certification Sponsors and Courses table below. Contact the training sponsor for details. Check back often for updates.
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| Initial Certification Sponsors and Courses | ||||||
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| Sponsor/School | Grade/Course | Dates/Times | Cost | Contact | ||
| Corning Community College | Grade B Water Treatment Plant Operator | 02/23/2012 to 05/03/2012 |
$700 | Joann Kowalski (607) 937-6879 |
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| Hudson Valley Community College | Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade A | 02/27/2012 to 05/07/2012 |
$795 | Neil Bonesteel, P.E. (518) 237-0193 |
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| Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade B | 02/27/2012 to 05/07/2012 |
$795 | ||||
| John J. Mogavero | Grade A Certification Course | 12/03/2011 to 03/03/2012 |
$825 | John J. Mogavero (716) 207-1095 |
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| Grade D Certification Course | 05/23/2012 to 05/25/2012 |
$350 | ||||
| New York Rural Water Association | Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course | 06/26/2012 to 06/29/2012 |
$385 | Valerie Ogden (518) 828-3155 x15 |
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| SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College | Grade I Initial - Supervision Course | 01/24/2012 to 01/27/2012 |
$500 | Cory Sawyer (315) 684-6082 |
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| Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course | 02/13/2012 to 02/16/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course | 03/20/2012 to 03/21/2012 |
$300 | ||||
| Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course | 04/30/2012 to 05/03/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade I Initial - Supervision Course | 06/19/2012 to 06/22/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade I Initial - Supervision Course | 07/07/2012 to 07/10/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course | 07/17/2012 to 07/18/2012 |
$300 | ||||
| Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course | 08/20/2012 to 08/23/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course | 10/10/2012 to 10/11/2012 |
$300 | ||||
| Grade B Operators Initial Certification Course | 11/05/2012 to 11/09/2012 |
$550 | ||||
| Southern New York-Long Island Water Works School | Grade B Initial Certification Course | 01/04/2012 to 02/15/2012 Wednesday nights |
$500 | Richard Tobin (516) 931-6469 |
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| Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations | 01/09/2012 to 01/13/2012 |
$600 | ||||
| Grade D Initial Certification Course | 02/15/2012 to 03/07/2012 Wednesday nights |
$400 | ||||
| Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations | 03/07/2012 to 04/25/2012 Wednesday nights |
$600 | ||||
| Grade I Initial - Supervision | 05/02/2012 to 06/06/2012 |
$450 | ||||
| Grade D Initial Certification Course | 08/15/2012 to 09/05/2012 Plainview, Wed Nights |
$400 | ||||
| Grade B Initial Certification Course | 09/05/2012 to 10/24/2012 Plainview; Wed Nights |
$500 | ||||
| Grade I Initial - Advanced Operations | 10/24/2012 to 12/19/2012 Plainview; Wed Nights |
$600 | ||||
| W2Operator Training Group | WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 02/27/2012 to 03/02/2012 Ithaca |
WOTERP | Douglas E. Withey (607) 753-1477 |
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| Grade D Certification Course | 04/09/2012 to 04/13/2012 |
$500 | ||||
| Grade B Certification Course | 04/16/2012 to 04/20/2012 |
$575 | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 05/07/2012 to 05/11/2012 Gilboa |
WOTERP | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 05/14/2012 to 05/18/2012 Cortland |
WOTERP | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 07/23/2012 to 07/27/2012 Cortland |
WOTERP | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 09/24/2012 to 09/28/2012 Cortland |
WOTERP | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 10/01/2012 to 10/05/2012 Cortland |
WOTERP | ||||
| Grade B Certification Course | 10/15/2012 to 10/19/2012 |
$575 | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 11/12/2012 to 11/16/2012 Cortland |
WOTERP | ||||
| Westchester Community College | Grade D Initial Certification Course | 03/26/2012 to 04/23/2012 |
$225 | Jan Wines (914) 271-5008 |
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| Grade C Initial Certification Course | 03/29/2012 to 05/03/2012 |
$275 | ||||
| Western New York Water Operator School | Grade A/B Certification Course (Grade B) | 04/23/2012 to 04/27/2012 |
$575 | Charles L. Ciehomski (716) 833-2081 |
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| Grade A/B Certification Course (Grade A) | 04/23/2012 to 05/04/2012 |
$825 | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade C Certification Course | 10/03/2012 to 10/05/2012 Tonawanda |
WOTERP | ||||
| WOTERP - Grade D Certification Course | 10/11/2012 to 10/12/2012 Tonawanda |
WOTERP | ||||
| Grade A/B Certification Course (Grade B) | 10/22/2012 to 10/26/2012 |
$575 | ||||
| Grade A/B Certification Course (Grade A) | 10/22/2012 to 11/02/2012 |
$825 | ||||
| Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor | ||||||
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| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
| 2012-05 (May) | ||||||
| American Trainco, Inc. Nicola Donaven (303) 531-4560 |
05/21/2012 | Onondaga | Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician | Syracuse | 15 | classroom |
| 05/23/2012 | Onondaga | Electrical Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance | Syracuse | 15 | classroom | |
| Chautauqua County Health Department William Boria (716) 753-4481 |
05/10/2012 | Chautauqua | Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems - Part I | Mayville | 1.5 | classroom |
| Cross Connection Control Bureau NYC John Senay (718) 752-9630 |
05/07/2012 | Suffolk | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | Long Island City | 20 | workshop |
| 05/10/2012 | Suffolk | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | Long Island City | 20 | workshop | |
| 05/17/2012 | Suffolk | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | Long Island City | 20 | workshop | |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 428-6376 |
05/18/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 05/21/2012 | Monroe | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 20 | workshop | |
| 05/25/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| Hach Company Greg Starlin (800) 227-4224 |
05/01/2012 | Dutchess | Chloramination Disinfection (6.5 hours) | Poughkeepsie | 6.5 | workshop |
| 05/02/2012 | Dutchess | Process Instrument Verification (6 hours) | Poughkeepsie | 6 | workshop | |
| 05/03/2012 | Dutchess | Analysis of Corrosion Control Parameters (6 hours) | Poughkeepsie | 6 | workshop | |
| 05/16/2012 | Genessee | Process Instrument Verification (6 hours) | Batavia | 6 | workshop | |
| 05/17/2012 | Genessee | Distribution System Monitoring (6 hours) | Batavia | 6 | classroom | |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
05/21/2012 | Nassau | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 20 | workshop |
| 05/25/2012 | Nassau | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 4.5 | workshop | |
| Long Island Water Conference Arnold Palleschi (516) 364-9890 x3426 |
05/16/2012 | Nassau | Water Treatment -- Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange, Iron Removal & Trade Sho | Plainview | 5.5 | workshop |
| NY Water Environment Association-Executive Office Maggie Hoose (315) 422-7811 |
05/18/2012 | Saratoga | Disinfection and Pump Technology | Rexford | 6 | workshop |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
05/07/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 6 | workshop |
| 05/07/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Topsham | 6 | workshop | |
| 05/08/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hollistion | 20 | workshop | |
| 05/08/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Topsham | 20 | workshop | |
| 05/21/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Bayville | 6 | workshop | |
| 05/22/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Bayville | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Valerie Ogden (518) 828-3155 x15 |
05/21/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 1D: Construction Inspection of Water and WW Facilitie | Verona | 1 | conference |
| 05/21/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 2D: Importance of Metering for Water and WW | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 3D: Keeping the Public Informed | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 4W: Public Water Supply Updates | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 6W: Dissolution -- Lessons Learned | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 7W: Water Storage Tank Inspection | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 9D: Preventative Maintenance for Small Systems | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 10W: Water Well Rehabilitation & Maintenance | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 12D: Dealing with USDA Rural Development Paperwork | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 13W: Meeting Critical Security Requirements | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 15D: NYWARN -- Preparation and Response to Hurricane | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/22/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: Exhibit Hall | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 16D: Emergency Response and Preparedness for Water an | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 17W: Water Modeling 101 | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 19D: Shared Services for Water and Wastewater Utiliti | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 20W: Filtration Media Optimization | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 22D: Federal Funding for Utilities in National Disast | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 23W: Aging Water Plant Replacement | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 25D: Repair vs. Replacement of Centrifugal Pumps | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 26W: How to Keep Your Well Supply Reliable | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 28D: Broad Street Reconstruction -- Village of Oriska | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: Exhibit Hall | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/24/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 31D: Disinfection Alternatives for Water, Wastewater, | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/24/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 32D: Excavation Safety | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/24/2012 | Oneida | 33rd Tech Conference: 33D: Dealing with the Public Sector for Municipalitie | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
05/04/2012 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom |
| 05/08/2012 | Rensselaer | Activated Carbon for Water Treatment | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/09/2012 | Madison | Activated Carbon for Water Treatment | Canastota | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/09/2012 | Westchester | Operator Ethics & Applications in Water Supply | Peekskill | 3.5 | classroom | |
| 05/16/2012 | Erie | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Tonawanda | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/17/2012 | Nassau | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Woodbury | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/23/2012 | Rensselaer | UV Disinfection (4.0 hr) | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/23/2012 | Oneida | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Utica | 7 | classroom | |
| Northern New York Water Works Conference Robert M. Henninger (315) 265-7033 |
05/02/2012 | Saint Lawrence | 2012 Spring Meeting | Potsdam | 6 | conference |
| R.M. Headlee Co., Inc. Gary Lauchert (716) 662-9813 x110 |
05/01/2012 | Saratoga | Valves for Use in Municipal Water Applications | Mechanicsville | 1 | conference |
| 05/03/2012 | Erie | Valves for Use in Municipal Water Applications | Buffalo | 1 | conference | |
| Rohmer Associates, Inc. Paul Rohmer (518) 210-8914 |
05/09/2012 | Saratoga | Process Pump Reliability | Saratoga | 6.5 | classroom |
| Southern NY and Northern PA Water Works Conference Pennie L. Williams (607) 687-1491 |
05/17/2012 | Tioga | Spring 2012: No-Lead Brass | Owego | 1.5 | conference |
| 05/17/2012 | Tioga | Spring 2012: Basic Hyrdaulics and Pump Selection | Owego | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/17/2012 | Tioga | Spring 2012: Hydrant Preventative Maintenance | Owego | 1.5 | conference | |
| Southern Tier New York Water Works Dawn Hawley (607) 569-3704 |
05/16/2012 | Steuben | 2012 May Meeting: Excavation | Campbell | 3 | conference |
| Southern Tier West RPDB Eileen R. Weishan (716) 945-5301 |
05/09/2012 | Allegany | 2012 Local Government Conference: Current PWS Regulatory Issues, Part 1 | Houghton | 1.25 | conference |
| 05/09/2012 | Allegany | 2012 Local Government Conference: Current PWS Regulatory Issues, Part 2 | Houghton | 1.25 | conference | |
| 05/09/2012 | Allegany | 2012 Local Government Conference: Basic Hydraulics and Pump Selection | Houghton | 1 | conference | |
| 05/09/2012 | Allegany | 2012 Local Government Conference: Simple Rate Increases | Houghton | 1 | conference | |
| United South & Eastern Tribes, Inc. Lisa Berrios (615) 872-7900 |
05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: The Buried Truth | Niagara Falls | 1 | conference |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Chemical Handling Plant Safety Training | Niagara Falls | 1 | conference | |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: EPA Regulatory on Drinking Water | Niagara Falls | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Hach Laboratory Wastewater | Niagara Falls | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Administration | Niagara Falls | 0.5 | conference | |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Hach Laboratory Water | Niagara Falls | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/15/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Effective Utility Management (W/WW) | Niagara Falls | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Membrane Technology | Niagara Falls | 1.25 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Basic Math for Operators | Niagara Falls | 1.25 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Taking Pride -- Handling Customer Complaint | Niagara Falls | 1.25 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Working with Tribal Governments on Utility | Niagara Falls | 1.25 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Federal Funding Opportunities | Niagara Falls | 1.5 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Line Detection, Disinfection, Flushing | Niagara Falls | 1 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: Importance of Watershed Management | Niagara Falls | 1 | conference | |
| 05/16/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: 5 Steps to Project Management: Blueprint Ov | Niagara Falls | 2 | conference | |
| 05/17/2012 | Niagara | 3rd Sus. Tribal Utility Summit: National HIS O&M Initiatives | Niagara Falls | 1 | conference | |
| Western New York Water Works Conference Brian Sibiga, P.E. (716) 688-0766 |
05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session A: Pressure Reducing Valves | Lockport | 1 | conference |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session B: Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Treatment | Lockport | 1 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session A: Leaded Brass Alternatives | Lockport | 0.75 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session B: Crosslink Tanks for Use in Water and Wastewater Syste | Lockport | 0.75 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session A: Disinfection with Calcium Hypochlorite | Lockport | 1 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session B: Upflow Sand Filtration | Lockport | 1 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session A & B: Centrifugal Pump Maintenance | Lockport | 1 | conference | |
| 05/02/2012 | Niagara | 2012 May - Session A & B: Control System Optimization Techniques and SCADA | Lockport | 1 | conference | |
| 2012-06 (June) | ||||||
| American Trainco, Inc. Nicola Donaven (303) 531-4560 |
06/11/2012 | Westchester | Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician | Elsmford | 15 | classroom |
| 06/13/2012 | Nassau | Electrical Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance | Elmsford | 15 | classroom | |
| Davis and Warshow Inc. Henry Fuchs (718) 937-9500 x00 |
06/05/2012 | Queens | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 20 | workshop |
| 06/09/2012 | Queens | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 2.25 | workshop | |
| Finger Lakes Water Works Conference Jean A. Millis (315) 789-3030 |
06/07/2012 | Ontario | 2012 June Meeting: Tablet Chlorination | Canandaigua | 1 | conference |
| 06/07/2012 | Ontario | 2012 June Meeting: Corrosion Control for Water Systems | Canandaigua | 1 | conference | |
| 06/07/2012 | Ontario | 2012 June Meeting: Advances in Coating Technologies | Canandaigua | 1 | conference | |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
06/16/2012 | Suffolk | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Copiague | 4.5 | workshop |
| NY Water Environment Association-Executive Office Maggie Hoose (315) 422-7811 |
06/20/2012 | Dutchess | Confined Space Awareness | East Fishkill | 6 | classroom |
| NYS Department of Health/Horsley Witten Group John Kunac (518) 402-7650 |
06/05/2012 | Jefferson | Water Sector Incident Command System Training | Watertown | 6 | classroom |
| 06/06/2012 | Otsego | Water Sector Incident Command System Training | Oneonta | 6 | classroom | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
06/04/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Allentown | 6 | workshop |
| 06/05/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Allentown | 20 | workshop | |
| 06/11/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Boonton | 6 | workshop | |
| 06/12/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Boonton | 20 | workshop | |
| 06/18/2012 | Albany | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Latham | 6 | workshop | |
| 06/19/2012 | Albany | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Latham | 20 | workshop | |
| 06/25/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hartford | 6 | workshop | |
| 06/26/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hartford | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Valerie Ogden (518) 828-3155 x15 |
06/05/2012 | Dutchess | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr | Fishkill | 6 | classroom |
| 06/06/2012 | Dutchess | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) 6-hr | Fishkill | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/13/2012 | Clinton | Distribution Training | Peru | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/20/2012 | Wayne | Chlorination 101 | Williamson | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/21/2012 | Madison | Chlorination 101 | Canastota | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/26/2012 | Orange | Water and Wastewater Operator Safety | New Hampton | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/27/2012 | Greene | Water and Wastewater Operator Safety | Coxsackie | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
06/11/2012 | Monroe | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Rochester | 7 | classroom |
| 06/13/2012 | Monroe | Beginner Pump Design and Packaged Pumping Systems (4.0 hr) | Rochester | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/13/2012 | Broome | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Binghamton | 7 | classroom | |
| 06/15/2012 | Madison | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Canastota | 7 | classroom | |
| 06/19/2012 | Queens | Basic Electrical, Power Systems & Communication | Corona | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/19/2012 | Queens | Water Main Installation (4.0 hr) | Corona | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/20/2012 | Queens | Fundamentals of Dam Safety (4.0 hr) | Corona | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/20/2012 | Queens | Fundamentals of Dam Safety (4.0 hr) | Corona | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/20/2012 | Suffolk | Basic Electrical, Power Systems & Communication | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| W2Operator Training Group Douglas E. Withey (607) 753-1477 |
06/15/2012 | Cortland | Grade A-compliant Lab Course | Cortland | 6.5 | workshop |
| Westchester Cross Connection Kenneth J. Potter (914) 737-2183 |
06/11/2012 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 2012-07 (July) | ||||||
| Cross Connection Control Bureau NYC John Senay (718) 752-9630 |
07/09/2012 | Suffolk | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | Long Island City | 4 | workshop |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
07/16/2012 | Nassau | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 20 | workshop |
| 07/20/2012 | Nassau | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 4.5 | workshop | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
07/16/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 6 | workshop |
| 07/17/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hollistion | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Valerie Ogden (518) 828-3155 x15 |
07/10/2012 | Clinton | Chemical Addition for Water/Wastewater Treatment | Plattsburgh | 6 | classroom |
| 07/11/2012 | Saint Lawrence | Chemical Addition for Water/Wastewater Treatment | Canton | 6 | classroom | |
| 07/18/2012 | Otsego | Chemical Handling | Oneonta | 6 | classroom | |
| 07/19/2012 | Oswego | Chemical Handling | Mexico | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
07/18/2012 | Nassau | Fundamentals of Dam Safety (4.0 hr) | Woodbury | 4 | classroom |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters LU# 112 Daniel Crocker (607) 772-0344 |
07/10/2012 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| 2012-08 (August) | ||||||
| American Trainco, Inc. Nicola Donaven (303) 531-4560 |
08/27/2012 | Monroe | Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician | Rochester | 15 | classroom |
| 08/29/2012 | Monroe | Electrical Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance | Rochester | 15 | classroom | |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 428-6376 |
08/17/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 08/20/2012 | Monroe | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 20 | workshop | |
| 08/24/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| NYS Department of Health/ BWSP Betty Salisbury (518) 402-7711 |
08/01/2012 | Tompkins | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Ithaca | 5.5 | classroom |
| 08/02/2012 | Herkimer | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Little Falls | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 08/07/2012 | Rensselaer | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Castleton | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 08/15/2012 | Chautauqua | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Dunkirk | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 08/16/2012 | Cattaraugus | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Olean | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 08/23/2012 | Dutchess | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Poughkeepsie | 5.5 | classroom | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
08/06/2012 | Clinton | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Plattsburgh | 6 | workshop |
| 08/07/2012 | Clinton | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Plattsburgh | 20 | workshop | |
| 08/14/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | N. Kingstion | 20 | workshop | |
| 08/20/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Groton | 6 | workshop | |
| 08/21/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Groton | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
08/22/2012 | Suffolk | Basic Science Concepts & Water Industry Applications | Melville | 4 | workshop |
| 2012-09 (September) | ||||||
| Hach Company Greg Starlin (800) 227-4224 |
09/18/2012 | Dutchess | Chloramination Disinfection (6.5 hours) | Poughkeepsie | 6.5 | workshop |
| 09/19/2012 | Dutchess | Process Instrument Verification (6 hours) | Poughkeepsie | 6 | workshop | |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
09/10/2012 | Nassau | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 20 | workshop |
| 09/14/2012 | Nassau | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 4.5 | workshop | |
| NYS Department of Health/ BWSP Betty Salisbury (518) 402-7711 |
09/27/2012 | Saratoga | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Saratoga Springs | 5.5 | classroom |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
09/10/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Keen | 20 | workshop |
| 09/10/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | York | 6 | workshop | |
| 09/10/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Little Ferry | 6 | workshop | |
| 09/11/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | York | 20 | workshop | |
| 09/11/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Little Ferry | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
09/09/2012 | Madison | Top Ops Boot Camp | Canastota | 6.5 | classroom |
| 09/12/2012 | Albany | Beginner Pump Design and Packaged Pumping Systems (4.0 hr) | Albany | 4 | classroom | |
| 09/12/2012 | Broome | Filtration Technologies for Water and Wastewater | Binghamton | 6.5 | classroom | |
| 09/13/2012 | Nassau | Water Main Installation (3.5 hr) | Woodbury | 3.5 | classroom | |
| 09/13/2012 | Nassau | Materials for Water Distribution | Woodbury | 3.5 | classroom | |
| 09/26/2012 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| Westchester Cross Connection Kenneth J. Potter (914) 737-2183 |
09/24/2012 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 2012-10 (October) | ||||||
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 428-6376 |
10/26/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 10/29/2012 | Monroe | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 20 | workshop | |
| Davis and Warshow Inc. Henry Fuchs (718) 937-9500 x00 |
10/02/2012 | Queens | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 20 | workshop |
| 10/13/2012 | Queens | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 2.25 | workshop | |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
10/20/2012 | Suffolk | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Copiague | 4.5 | workshop |
| NYS Department of Health/ BWSP Betty Salisbury (518) 402-7711 |
10/03/2012 | Broome | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Binghamton | 5.5 | classroom |
| 10/04/2012 | Orange | Water Systems from Source to Tap | New Windsor | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 10/10/2012 | Jefferson | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Watertown | 5.5 | classroom | |
| 10/11/2012 | Essex | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Lake Placid | 5.5 | classroom | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
10/01/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Philadelphia | 6 | workshop |
| 10/02/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Upenn | 20 | workshop | |
| 10/15/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 6 | workshop | |
| 10/16/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 20 | workshop | |
| 10/29/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | New Haven | 6 | workshop | |
| 10/30/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | New Haven | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
10/03/2012 | Oneida | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | Utica | 7 | classroom |
| 10/10/2012 | Westchester | Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance | Peekskill | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/17/2012 | Rensselaer | Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/17/2012 | Suffolk | Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/17/2012 | Monroe | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Rochester | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/24/2012 | Erie | Membrane Technologies | Springville | 6 | classroom | |
| 10/24/2012 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters LU# 112 Daniel Crocker (607) 772-0344 |
10/22/2012 | Broome | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 20 | workshop |
| SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College Cory Sawyer (315) 684-6082 |
10/24/2012 | Madison | Water Laboratory Course (Grade A-compliant) | Morrisville | 6 | workshop |
| Westchester Cross Connection Kenneth J. Potter (914) 737-2183 |
10/29/2012 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop |
| 2012-11 (November) | ||||||
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 428-6376 |
11/02/2012 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| Hydronic Supply Copiague David Medina (718) 821-6200 |
11/26/2012 | Nassau | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 20 | workshop |
| 11/30/2012 | Nassau | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Farmingdale | 4.5 | workshop | |
| NYS Department of Health/ BWSP Betty Salisbury (518) 402-7711 |
11/07/2012 | Ulster | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Kingston | 5.5 | classroom |
| 11/08/2012 | Ulster | Water Systems from Source to Tap | Kingston | 5.5 | classroom | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
11/05/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Burlington | 6 | workshop |
| 11/06/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Boston | 20 | workshop | |
| 11/06/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Burlington | 20 | workshop | |
| 11/14/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 6 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
11/05/2012 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom |
| 11/06/2012 | Clinton | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Peru | 7 | classroom | |
| 11/07/2012 | Clinton | Top Ops Boot Camp | Peru | 6.5 | classroom | |
| 11/14/2012 | Suffolk | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Melvillee | 7 | classroom | |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters LU# 112 Daniel Crocker (607) 772-0344 |
11/13/2012 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| 2012-12 (December) | ||||||
| Davis and Warshow Inc. Henry Fuchs (718) 937-9500 x00 |
12/04/2012 | Queens | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 20 | workshop |
| 12/15/2012 | Queens | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Maspeth | 2.25 | workshop | |
| New England Water Works Association Ted Kenney (508) 893-7979 |
12/03/2012 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 6 | workshop |
| 12/04/2012 | Out of State | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hollistion | 20 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Rochelle Cassella (315) 455-2614 |
12/13/2012 | Nassau | Leak Detection and Control | Woodbury | 6 | classroom |
| Westchester Cross Connection Kenneth J. Potter (914) 737-2183 |
12/10/2012 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
Videos:
The following videos are available to be loaned to Local Health Units only! Operators, please relay your interest to your Local health Unit and request that they organize, apply and get approval to hold a training session for water operators based on videos
| Video Title | Running Time in Hours |
|---|---|
| 2006 Virtual System Explorer DVD-video only | 3 |
| AWWA Teleconference:Excellence in Water Quality Distribution | 3 |
| AWWA64090: Water Supply Operations - Source Water Protection | 0.25 |
| AWWA64097: Turbidity Measurement and Particle Counting | 0.25 |
| AWWA64127: Operator Math Made Easy | 0.25 |
| AWWA64190: Unidirectional Flushing | 0.25 |
| AWWA64272: Water Supply Operations - Water Sources | 0.25 |
| AWWA64281: Water Main Disinfection and Dechlorination | 0.25 |
| AWWA64322: Hydrants | 0.25 |
| AWWA64323: Water Mains | 0.25 |
| AWWA64324: Valves | 0.25 |
| AWWA64325: Services and Meters | 0.25 |
| AWWA64326: Pumps and Motors | 0.25 |
| AWWA65068:Emergency Planning-Big Picture for Water Utilities | 0.5 |
| AWWA65105: Tapping Into SDWA:Opportunities and Challenges | 0.25 |
| AWWA65113: Public Affairs for Water Utilities | 0.5 |
| AWWA65121: Preparing for Water Main Breaks | 0.25 |
| AWWA65140: Safety First: Water Utility Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65193: Elevated Water Storage Tanks: Safety and Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65218: Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Utilities | 0.25 |
| AWWA65226: New Horizons: Critical Infrastructure Protection | 0.5 |
| AWWA65233: Security Risk Assessment for Water Utilities | 2.5 |
| AWWA65247: Water System Security-Video Field Guide | 0.5 |
| AWWA65251: Utility Perimeter Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65255: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control | 0.25 |
| AWWA65268: Water System Security-Bio Threat and Mitigation | 0.25 |
| AWWA65269: Water System Security-Distribution Sys Protection | 0.5 |
| AWWA65315: The Shrinking Workforce Tape 1/2 | 3.5 |
| Before You Begin...Cross Connections(*overlap with SS video) | 0.25 |
| ComputerCD Montana Water Ctr's Small Utility Board Training | 3 |
| EPA & the Weather Channel: After the Storm | 0.25 |
| EPA Arsenic Treatment Technology | 1 |
| EPA Virtual Water Treatment Plant Tour CD-ROM | 0.25 |
| Liquid Assets- The Story of our Water Infrastructure | 1.5 |
| Modern Marvels: Aqueducts - Man Made Rivers of Life | 0.75 |
| Modern Marvels: City Water | 0.75 |
| Modern Marvels: Plumbing: The Arteries of Civilization | 0.75 |
| Sanitary Survey Inspection, Before You Begin | 2.5 |
| Water Infrastructure Successful Strategies for Local Leaders | 0.25 |


