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Northwest District Water Operators School
Conducted by the:
- Minnesota Department of Health, and
- American Water Works Association - Minnesota Section
The Northwest District will hold a three-day school in Detroit Lakes from Tuesday, October 24 to Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Holiday Inn - Lakefront
1155 Highway 10 East
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
218-847-2121
Registration details for Northwest School
- Fee: $175 ($185 after October 9)
- Register and pay on-line:
MN AWWA Community Calendar
- 16 credit hours for attendance
Applications for the certification exam must be received by the Minnesota Department of Health at least 15 days before the exam. Download the exam application below:
or contact Noel Hansen: noel.hansen@state.mn.us, 651-201-4690.
Questions
Stew Thornley: stew.thornley@state.mn.us, 651-201-4655 or Erin Culver erin.culver@state.mn.us, 651-201-4697.
Tentative agenda
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Morning
Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., sessions at 8:15
Biological Filtration for Groundwater
Water for People
Minnesota Department of Health Update
Lead in Schools/Lead and Copper Rule/Corrosion Control Treatment
Afternoon
Vendor presentations
Exam Prep will be held all day.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Morning
Operator Breakfast - Business meeting and featured speaker
Presentation from vendor
Vendor show and Water for People drawing
Afternoon
Vendor presentations and outdoor hand's on activities
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Morning
Safety presentation
Moorhead Lime Sludge Dewatering Facility
20 Questions
Certification exams will be held at 8:30 a.m.