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Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review

May 6, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: August 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am – August 5, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Where: OAWU Training Center, 935 N. Main Street, Independence, OR 97351

Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own) CEUs: 1.4 Total Wastewater/0.5 Water ESAC #6043 Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for Non-Members Description: This two-day course will provide specific information needed to help prepare for the Wastewater Treatment and/or Wastewater Collections certification exams. A practice exam with answers will be provided to each […]

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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

May 6, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: July 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am – July 22, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Where: City of Redmond – Public Works Campus, 243 E. Antler Ave. Redmond, OR 97756

Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review Date: July 21-22, 2026 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm   (Lunch 12-1 on your own) CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #7548 Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership. Description: Are you prepared for the […]

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Water and Wastewater Field Operations & Safety

April 6, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: April 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: City of Siletz, 215 W. Buford Ave Siletz, OR 97380

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Lunch provided) CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/Wastewater    ESAC #6408 Cost: Members $150/Non-Members $200 Course Description: Four hours of classroom training covering multiple aspects relating to the water and wastewater field. Topics will include equipment installation, operations and maintenance, testing, disinfecting facilities, excavation safety and confined space, water sampling and […]

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Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping

April 2, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: June 17, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Where: Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Hwy 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

Register for Both classes, Get a Discount Math for Operators Time: 8 am – 12:15 pm CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/Wastewater    ESAC #6104 CCB: 4 hours          CCB #SRA2111 Cost: $150 for Members / $200 for Non-Members Description: This class will cover the understanding of basic math concepts and formulas for water […]

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Distribution Basics

March 9, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: May 20, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Municipal Court Meeting Room, 555 NE 15th Street Bend, OR 97701

Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own) CEUs: 0.6 Total Water    ESAC #5986 Cost: Members $195/Non-Members $245 Course Description: This class will assist water operators in understanding installation, inspections, and skills for those everyday routine operations and troubleshooting. Attendees will learn hydraulic principles, installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance to achieve a responsible […]

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Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping

March 9, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: May 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Where: Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, 7067 SW Canal Blvd. Redmond, OR 97756

Register for Both classes, Get a Discount Math for Operators Time: 8 am – 12:15 pm CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/Wastewater    ESAC #6104 Cost: $150 for Members / $200 for Non-Members Description: This class will cover the understanding of basic math concepts and formulas for water and wastewater operators including areas, volume, conversions, pounds, formulas, […]

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Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

January 27, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: April 7, 2026 @ 8:00 am – April 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Where: Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building), 555 South Main Street, Independence OR 97351

Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review Date: April 7-8, 2026 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm   (Lunch 12-1 on your own) CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #7548 Cost: $335 for Members / $435 for *Non-Members *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership. Description: Are you prepared for the […]

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Distribution Basics

January 27, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: April 23, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Independence Event Center, Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building), 555 South Main Street, Independence OR 97351

Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch 12-1 on your own) CEUs: 0.6 Total Water    ESAC #5986 Cost: Members $195/Non-Members $245 Description: This class will assist water and system operators in understanding installation, inspections, skills for those everyday routine operations and troubleshooting the emergency. Attendees will learn hydraulic principles, installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance to achieve […]

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48th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Attendee Registration

January 7, 2026 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: March 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am – March 6, 2026 @ 12:15 pm
Where: Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver OR 97707

CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION ESAC #TBA Monday, March 2, 2026, Pre-Conference Classes For those who want to earn extra CEUs, register for one of the Monday sessions. For more information, see the Monday Pre-Conference Schedule on page 3 and registration on page 7. Tuesday–Friday, March 3-6, 2026, Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals Tuesday-Friday includes a […]

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48th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration

December 30, 2025 / Denise Dahlberg /
When: March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am – March 5, 2026 @ 9:00 pm
Where: Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver OR 97707

EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 – THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Exhibit Booth Space Sunriver provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Each paid registration includes: one 4’x8′ floor space with 3’x6′ skirted table, electrical access, one breakfast, two lunches and OAWU hosted hospitality social. Any display larger than 4’x8′ will be charged accordingly. Please register by February […]

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Next Training/Events

  1. May
    12
    Tue
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Pleasant Ridge Community Hall
  2. May
    20
    Wed
    2026

    1. 9:00 am Distribution Basics @ Municipal Court Meeting Room
  3. Jun
    17
    Wed
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Hermiston Community Center
  4. Jul
    21
    Tue
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond - Public Works Campus
  5. Aug
    4
    Tue
    2026

    1. 8:00 am Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ OAWU Training Center

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