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:

• Water Supply System Operator Exam Application (PDF)

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.