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  1. Mar
    2
    Wed
    2022

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      44th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
      8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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      EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 – THURSDAY, MARCH 3

      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 lunch’s and OAWU hosted hospitality social. Any display larger than 4’x8′ will be charged accordingly. Please register by February 18, 2022 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list.

      REGISTRATION FORM AND INFORMATION PAGE (PDF)

      INFORMATION PAGE (PDF)

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      REGISTRATION POLICY
      If you register for the Annual Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30-day prior notice, NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.

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      8:00 am
      44th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
  2. Mar
    15
    Tue
    2022

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      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Date: March 15-16, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own)

      CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater / 0.7 Water     ESAC #4227

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      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 attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. 

      BRING A CALCULATOR. 

      Instructor: Keith Bedell, Jeff Crowther, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
  3. Mar
    17
    Thu
    2022

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      Water & Wastewater Field Operations & Safety @ Oregon Association of Water Utilities
      8:00 am – 12:15 pm
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      Time: 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members

      CEUs: 0.4 Total Water/WW     ESAC #TBA

      Description: Learn equipment installation, operations and maintenance, testing, disinfecting facilities, excavation safety and confined space, water sampling and lab, chemical safety, wells, tanks, and water treatment basics. Water and wastewater office responsibilities, writing policies and procedures, project management, and other basic requirements relating to running a water or wastewater system.

      Instructors: Scott Berry, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Water & Wastewater Field Operations & Safety @ Oregon Association of Water Utilities
  4. Apr
    5
    Tue
    2022

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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

      Date: April 5-6, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #4036

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams?  Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math.  After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.

      BRING A CALCULATOR.

      Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff


      Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement

      Date: April 7, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.6 Water      ESAC #4034

      Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement.  Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants.  The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.

      Instructor: Darrel Lockard

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Clagett/Chemawa
  5. Apr
    12
    Tue
    2022

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      Math for Operators and/or Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
      8:00 am – 4:15 pm
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      Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount

      Math for Operators  8:00 am – 12:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW  ESAC #4329

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 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, velocity, flow, head and hydraulics and more for system operators. Please bring your calculators and system questions.

      Instructor: Mike Collier, Heath Cokeley, OAWU Personnel

      Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW   ESAC #4330

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: Discuss the process and elements of a water system survey and wastewater inspections, identifying those common deficiencies discovered in past reviews.  Using experience and evaluation criteria to look at your water and wastewater systems to stay in compliance.  Review the process of daily operations and design deficiencies to establish goals and practices to maintain compliance in your Water and Wastewater Systems.

      Instructor: Mike Collier, Heath Cokeley, OAWU Personnel

      Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 for Non-Members

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Math for Operators and/or Preparing for a Water System Survey & Wastewater System Inspection @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
  6. Apr
    27
    Wed
    2022

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      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Canby Utility
      8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW/0.2 OS  ESAC #4116

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will assist the water and wastewater system operator in outlining the specific points in developing the draft of the operations and maintenance manual. Step by step, each attendee will create their draft as it relates to their utility system during class, completing the document with a series of e-files at their home location.

      Instructor: Tim Tice, Jason Green, OAWU Personnel

      Leak Detection 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.2 Water/WW   ESAC #4396

      Cost: $70 for Members / $120 for Non-Members

      Description: This course is designed to provide you with some basic knowledge of leak detection practices & correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution & collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify & find leaks.

      Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Personnel

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:30 am
      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Canby Utility
  7. Apr
    28
    Thu
    2022

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      Confined Space and/or Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) @ Canby Utility
      9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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      Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount

      Confined Space  9:00 am – 12:00 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS  ESAC #3841

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: Development of a higher awareness level of confined space/lock out tag out in the workplace and applying theory to real situations. Discuss the OAR-437 and instruction on how to comply.

      Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU Personnel

      Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW   ESAC #4193

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will highlight elements of the rule CFR 1910.1200, employees understanding key features of the written program, safety data sheets, labeling requirements including new global harmonization features.  Attendees will gain knowledge of chemical characteristics, the effects to exposure and how to properly use personal protective equipment.

      Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU Personnel

      Cost for Both Classes: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      9:00 am
      Confined Space and/or Hazardous Communication Standard (Global Harmonization) @ Canby Utility
  8. May
    11
    Wed
    2022

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      Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
      Read more

      Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount

      Math for Operators  8:00 am – 12:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW  ESAC #4329

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will review basic math concepts and formulas for water and wastewater operators including areas, volume, conversions, pounds formulas, velocity, flow, head and hydraulics and more for system operators.
      Please bring your calculators and system questions.

      Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel

      Pumps & Pumping 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS   ESAC #4395

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: This three hour course details the types of pumps used in the water and wastewater field. We will review the types of pumps used for different applications, their efficiencies, what type of maintenance is required and basic water and wastewater system hydraulics.

      Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel

      Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 for Non-Members

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
  9. May
    26
    Thu
    2022

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      Confined Space & Jobsite Safety @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
      8:00 am – 3:30 pm
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      Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

      Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members

      CEUs: 0.6 Total Water/WW/OS     ESAC #4331

      Description: OSHA safety requirements for working in and around excavations and confined spaces. Competent Person and employee/employer requirements.

      Instructors: Scott Berry, Tim Tice, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Confined Space & Jobsite Safety @ Newport Recreation Center, Room: 117
  10. May
    31
    Tue
    2022

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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

      Date: May 31-June 1, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #4036

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams?  Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math.  After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.

      BRING A CALCULATOR.

      Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff


      Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement

      Date: June 2, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.6 Water      ESAC #4034

      Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement.  Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants.  The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.

      Instructor: Darrel Lockard

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 & Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
  11. Jun
    28
    Tue
    2022

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      Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Hermiston Community Center
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Register for Both Classes, Get a Discount

      Math for Operators  8:00 am – 12:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW  ESAC #4329

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will review basic math concepts and formulas for water and wastewater operators including areas, volume, conversions, pounds formulas, velocity, flow, head and hydraulics and more for system operators.
      Please bring your calculators and system questions.

      Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel

      Pumps & Pumping 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS   ESAC #4395

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: This three hour course details the types of pumps used in the water and wastewater field. We will review the types of pumps used for different applications, their efficiencies, what type of maintenance is required and basic water and wastewater system hydraulics.

      Instructor: Hans Schroeder, Keith Bedell, OAWU Personnel

      Cost for Both Classes: $185 for Members / $235 for Non-Members

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Math for Operators and/or Pumps & Pumping @ Hermiston Community Center
  12. Jul
    19
    Tue
    2022

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      Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #4036

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams?  Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math.  After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.

      BRING A CALCULATOR.

      Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      8:00 am
      Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Redmond, PW Conference Room
  13. Aug
    9
    Tue
    2022

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      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Date: August 9-10, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own)

      CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater / 0.7 Water     ESAC #4227

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      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 attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. 

      BRING A CALCULATOR. 

      Instructor: Keith Bedell, Jeff Crowther, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

      Class is Full

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      8:00 am
      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Room: Claggett/Chemawa
  14. Aug
    22
    Mon
    2022

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      28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
      9:00 am – 12:15 pm
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      CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION

      Monday, August 22, 2022 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 2 and registration on page 7.

      Tuesday–Thursday, August 23-25, 2022 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
      Tuesday-Thursday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 1.7 Water and/or Wastewater CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals includes Tuesday lunch and evening barbecue, Tuesday evening bonfire & horseshoes on the beach (weather and COVID requirements permitting).

      CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION INFO  (PDF)

      CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM  (PDF)

      ATTENDEE GOLF ONLINE REGISTRATION

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      9:00 am
      28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Attendee Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
  15. Aug
    23
    Tue
    2022

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      28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
      8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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      EXHIBITING DAYS – August 23 & 24

      Exhibit Booth Space The Seaside Convention Center provides complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.

      Main Lobby Prime Space is available for an additional $100 and is limited to 4 spaces. – Prime Booths FULL

      • Standard Booths located in the Pacific exhibit hall and hallway.
      • Prime Booths are located in the front lobby area by main entrance.
      • Booth spaces/tables will not be assigned; it is a first come first served basis.
      • Package pricing includes a 4’x8′ booth space or table, electrical access and free Wi-Fi.
      • Additional company representatives are $150 each.

      Please register by August 5, 2022 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list.

      Register now by completing the form below, or click this button to download the PDF Registration Form to register offline:

      EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM & INFORMATION   (PDF)

       

      EXHIBITOR GOLF INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

       

      REGISTRATION POLICY: If you register for the 28th Annual Summer Classic Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30 day prior notice (no later than Thursday July 21, 2022). NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.

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      8:00 am
      28th Annual Summer Classic Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Seaside Convention Center
  16. Aug
    24
    Wed
    2022

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      Golf Registration – Attendees 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club
      1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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      OAWU’s Annual Golf Scramble – Seaside Golf Club
      Attendee Registration
      Tee Time – 1:00 pm

      • 9-Hole Tournament (Carts Included)
      • Enter as a team or as an individual
      • 4-Person Team Scramble
      • Many Prizes – Lots of Fun, Give-Aways, Longest Drive, K-P, etc.
      • Team Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

      Tuesday Evening 5:15 pm Meeting in the Pacific Room

      CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE GOLF REGISTRATION INFO (PDF)

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      1:00 pm
      Golf Registration – Attendees 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club
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      Golf Registration – Exhibitors 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club
      1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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      OAWU’s Annual Golf Scramble – Seaside Golf Club
      Exhibitor Registration
      Tee Time 1:00 pm

      • Sponsor a Golfer or Team!
      • 4-Person Team, Scramble
      • Prizes and Fun
      • 9-Hole Tournament (Carts Included)
      • Enter as a team or as an individual

      Tuesday Evening 6:15 pm Meeting in Pacific Room

      EXHIBITOR GOLF REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      1:00 pm
      Golf Registration – Exhibitors 2022 @ Seaside Golf Club
  17. Sep
    21
    Wed
    2022

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      Confined Space and/or Job Site Safety @ City of Prairie City, Public Works Annex
      9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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      Confined Space 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS  ESAC #4634

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: Development of a higher awareness level of confined space/lock out tag out in the workplace and applying theory to real situations. Discuss the OAR-437 and instruction on how to comply.

      Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU Personnel

      Job Site Safety 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW   ESAC #4635

      Cost: $100 for Members / $150 for Non-Members

      Description: Discuss the overall approach to key elements of a strong health and safety program, reviewing the psychology side of management and employee’s responsibilities. Overview of topics for both routine and non-routine tasks associated with risk, and how to practically expand safety programs to mitigate such risks.

      Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Personnel

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      9:00 am
      Confined Space and/or Job Site Safety @ City of Prairie City, Public Works Annex
  18. Oct
    18
    Tue
    2022

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      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Bend Utilities Department, Room: Dechutes VC
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Class is FULL

      Date: October 18-19, 2022

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own)

      CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater / 0.7 Water     ESAC #4227

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      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 attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. 

      BRING A CALCULATOR. 

      Instructor: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Bend Utilities Department, Room: Dechutes VC
  19. Oct
    19
    Wed
    2022

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      Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Tillamook, Public Works Shop
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #4036

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams?  Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math.  After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.

      BRING A CALCULATOR.

      Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      Water Treatment, Water Distribution Certification Review @ City of Tillamook, Public Works Shop
  20. Nov
    1
    Tue
    2022

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      OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casino Operator’s Conference – 2022 @ Spirit Mountain Casino
      8:00 am – 3:15 pm
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      CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
      ESAC #4707 Earn Up to 2.0 in Water and Wastewater

      Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, November 1-3, 2022 This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.0 CEUs in Water and Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Conference fee includes morning coffee and Lunch each day.

      Lodging: Spirit Mountain Casino
      27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
      Grand Ronde, OR  97347
      Guest room block available until Saturday October 1, 2022. Call (800) 760-7977 by the cutoff date for room block rate.
      Rate: $119 + tax per night. $10 charge per additional guest.

      REGISTRATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued and a regular registration fee will be billed for those who fail to attend and do not give the OAWU office a seven day prior notice.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE BROCHURE (PDF)

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  21. Nov
    2
    Wed
    2022

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      OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casion Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A
      7:00 am – 5:00 pm
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      EXHIBITING DAY – November 2

      Exhibit Booth Space The Spirit Mountain Casino provides complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.

      • Standard Booths are in Event Center A
      • Booth spaces/tables will not be assigned; it is a first come first served basis.
      • Package pricing includes a 4’x8′ booth space or table, electrical access and free Wi-Fi.
      • Additional company representatives are $50 each.

      Register now by completing the form below, or click this button to download the PDF Registration Form to register offline:

      EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM & INFORMATION   (PDF)

       

      REGISTRATION POLICY: If you register for the Annual Spirit Mt. Casino Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30 day prior notice (no later than Thursday Oct. 3, 2022). NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.

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      OAWU Annual Spirit Mountain Casion Operator’s Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Event Center A
  22. Nov
    16
    Wed
    2022

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      Distribution Basics @ Turner Fire District - Training Room
      9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Date: November 16, 2022

      Time: 9:00am – 4:30 pm   (Lunch 12-1, on your own)

      Cost: $175 Members, $225 Non-Members

      CEUs: 0.6 Water   ESAC #4117

      Course 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 a level of system operations.

      Instructor: Scott Berry, Tim Tice – OAWU

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      Distribution Basics @ Turner Fire District - Training Room
  23. Nov
    17
    Thu
    2022

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      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion
      8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW/0.2 OS  ESAC #4032

      Cost: $135 for Members / $185 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will assist the water and wastewater system operator in outlining the specific points in developing the draft of the operations and maintenance manual. Step by step, each attendee will create their draft as it relates to their utility system during class, completing the document with a series of e-files at their home location.

      Instructor: Tim Tice, Jason Green, OAWU Personnel

      Leak Detection 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

      CEUs: 0.2 Water/WW   ESAC #4396

      Cost: $70 for Members / $120 for Non-Members

      Description: This course is designed to provide you with some basic knowledge of leak detection practices and correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution and collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify and find leaks. A variety of equipment will be demonstrated and used to aid students in accurately pinpointing leaks in all types of pipe materials.

      Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU Personnel

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      Developing Your Operations & Maintenance Manual and/or Leak Detection @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds, Lewis Pavilion
  24. Dec
    12
    Mon
    2022

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      OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn
      9:00 am – 4:15 pm
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      CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION
      ESAC #5739 Earn Up to 2.7 in Water or Wastewater
      CCB #TBA Earn up to 27 Hours

      Monday, December 12, 2022, Pre-Conference Class
      For those who want to earn extra CEUs, register for the two Monday classes. For more information, see the Monday Pre-Conference Schedule on page 3 and registration on page 2.

      Full Conference is Tuesday–Thursday, December 13-15, 2022. This conference has a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.1 CEUs in Water or Wastewater. For specific CEUs possible, please see the Attendee flier for the class schedule. Lunch is provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also, the Conference includes continental breakfast Wednesday and Thursday.

      Lodging: Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
      1108 E. Marina Way
      Hood River, OR  97031
      Guest room block available until Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. Call (800) 828-7873 by the cutoff date for room block rate.

      When calling to reserve, identify yourself as an attendee of the OAWU Operator’s Conference.

      Rates:
      Nonview Two Queen: $129 + tax per night.
      Nonview King: $129 + tax per night.
      Riverview King or Queen: $155 + tax per night.
      Rates are dual occupancy; additional person $15.

      REGISTRATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued and a regular registration fee will be billed for those who fail to attend and do not give the
      OAWU office notice seven days prior to the start of the conference.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION   (PDF)

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      OAWU’s Annual End of Year Operator’s Conference @ Best Western Hood River Inn
  25. Feb
    7
    Tue
    2023

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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review

      Date: February 7-8, 2023

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

      CEUs: 1.4 Water / 0.5 WW/OS     ESAC #TBA

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      Description: Are you prepared for the upcoming exams?  Let OAWU help prepare you with this two-day review to brush up your terminology, system operations, maintenance requirements and math.  After study and this review, you will be ready for your levels I&II WT/WD certification exam.

      BRING A CALCULATOR.

      Instructor: Heath Cokeley, Hans Schroeder, Bob Waller, OAWU Staff


      Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement

      Date: February 9, 2023

      Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm

      CEUs: 0.6 Water      ESAC #TBA

      Cost: $175 for Members / $225 for Non-Members

      Description: This class will be a real-world discussion utilizing a diagram of an actual water treatment facility to give attendees the knowledge necessary to test for their level 3 and 4 Water Treatment and Distribution Certification as well as their Filter Endorsement.  Different types of water filtration plants that are used in the water industry will be discussed in depth as well as proper operations of those filters focusing specifically on the math required to run Conventional and Direct Water Filtration plants.  The math required to install, bring into service, and operate the Distribution systems served by these Water Filtration Plants will also be discussed.

      Instructor: Darrel Lockard

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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      Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review and/or Water T/D Level 3,4 and Filtration Endorsement @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
  26. Feb
    16
    Thu
    2023

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      Confined Space @ Sheridan Fire Hall, Training Room
      9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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      Date: February 16, 2023

      Time: 9:00am – 12:00 pm

      Cost: $100 Members, $150 Non-Members

      CEUs: 0.3 Water/WW/OS   ESAC #4634

      Course Description: Development of a higher awareness level of confined space/lock out tag out in the workplace and applying theory to real situations. Discuss the OAR-437 and instruction on how to comply.

      Instructor: Tim Tice – OAWU

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

      February 16, 2023 - Confined Space

      Price: $100.00
      Quantity
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      Registrant(s)

      To add more than one person, click on the + to the right.
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      Supported Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa
       
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      Confined Space @ Sheridan Fire Hall, Training Room
  27. Mar
    6
    Mon
    2023

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      45th Annual Management & Technical Conference @ Sunriver Resort
      8:00 am – 12:15 pm
      Read more

      CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFORMATION

      ESAC #TBA

      Monday, March 6, 2023, 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 7-10, 2023 Full Conference Classes, CEUs and Meals
      Tuesday-Friday includes a variety of concurrent classes available with the ability to earn up to 2.4 CEUs. For specific CEUs possible, please see the full conference class schedule. Full conference meals includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, Awards banquet dinner, and 1 evening deli bar.

      ATTENDEE  BROCHURE & REGISTRATION   (PDF)


      Online Registration Below

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      45th Annual Management & Technical Conference @ Sunriver Resort
  28. Mar
    8
    Wed
    2023

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      45th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
      8:00 am – 8:00 pm
      Read more

      EXHIBITING DAYS – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 – THURSDAY, MARCH 9

      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 lunch’s and OAWU hosted hospitality social. Any display larger than 4’x8′ will be charged accordingly. Please register by February 21, 2023 to ensure your company name on the exhibitor list.

      REGISTRATION FORM AND INFORMATION PAGE (PDF)

      INFORMATION PAGE (PDF)

      ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

      REGISTRATION POLICY
      If you register for the Annual Conference and fail to attend without providing OAWU with a 30-day prior notice (no later than February 3, 2022), NO REFUNDS will be issued and/or you will be billed for a full registration.

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      45th Annual Management & Technical Conference – Exhibitor Registration @ Sunriver Resort
  29. Mar
    21
    Tue
    2023

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      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
      8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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      Date: March 21-22, 2023

      Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12-1, Lunch on your own)

      CEUs: 1.4 Wastewater /0.7 Water    ESAC #4227

      Cost: $305 for Members / $405 for *Non-Members
      *Each non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year complimentary OAWU Individual Membership.

      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 attendee. Review will include pretreatment, basic math, trickling filters, RBC, basic activated sludge, lagoons, wastewater disinfection, sludge digestion, solids handling and lab procedures. 

      BRING A CALCULATOR. 

      Instructor: Keith Bedell, Monty Norris, OAWU Staff

      REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to the class date. Minimum 3-day prior notice for cancellations & refunds please. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

      CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please keep a copy of your registration form as confirmation or you may contact OAWU to confirm receipt of your registration.

      REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

      March 21-22, 2023 - WW Cert. Review

      Price: $305.00
      Quantity
      Price: $405.00
      Quantity
      *Each Non-member individual who attends will receive a one-year OAWU Individual Membership!

      Registrants

      To register more than one person at a time, click on the + to the right.
      Attendee(s)
      First Name
      Last Name
      WW Cert. #
      W Cert. #
       

      Contact Information

      Address
      How would you like to pay?
      Payment Method
      MasterCard
      Visa
      Supported Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa
       
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      8:00 am
      Wastewater Treatment/Collections Certification Review @ City of Keizer - Civic Center, Rooms: Claggett/Chemawa
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