Massachusetts Rural Water Association

The Association provides training seminars all around the State of Massachusetts on various water and wastewater topics.

Most of these seminars are offered free or at a minimal cost to our members. If requested, the Association will arrange special training session just for your system.

To register for any of these trainings please contact:
Karen Morgan at 1-866-451-8099

Upcoming Trainings:

Hands on Line Locating and Leak Detection

This class is directed towards water and distribution system operators. The objectives of this course are:
1. How line locating and leak detection equipment works
2. Terminology and theory
3. How to conduct a water audit
4. How to locate plastic lines
5. How to identify leaks
6. How to use a common sense approach to eliminate false positives
7. Discussion and display of the latest technology

Thursday, August 5, 2010, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: West Bridgewater Water Dept.
29 Cyr St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379

Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Water Dept.
577 Bay Rd., Rt. 1A, Hamilton, MA 01936

Credit: 5 TCH's
Cost: Due to grant funding secured from EPA by MassRWA we are able to provide this training for you at no cost.

Pre-registration is required. Call 1-866-451-8099 Please no walk-ins. Instructors: Warren Verga, 360 Utility Solutions Jack Patch, MassRWA

Drinking Water Operators Exam:

Exam Application Information:

The Division of Professional Licensure is now working with ABC and AMP to deliver new testing procedures. The exam procedure will now involve the use of computerized exams offered throughout the year at many designated locations in each region. These procedures are developed to make the exams more convenient for potential operators and to reduce the cost for the exams. PCS has been notified to no longer accept drinking water exam applications.

Note: If you have passed the November 2007 exam you have six months to apply for certification with PCS. After 6 months you must re-exam.

Exam Application Process:

Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) will schedule candidates for examination; the exams will be administered at AMP locations; and candidates will receive their exam score and diagnostic report following completion of exam. In order to apply to take exams please go to www.goamp.com and follow the link for Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities.You may also schedule an exam by phone by calling AMP at 1-800-345-6559.

Applications for licensure will be given to candidates who pass the exam at the exam site.

Fees:

EXAMINATION Fee	$97.00
Application Fee	$23.00
Licensure Fee	$35.00

** Each examinee will pay $97.00 every time they take the exam, even those who do not pass and choose to retake the exam.