Join us for the Montana Rural Water Annual Conference

A three-day event bringing together water and wastewater professionals from across the state for training, networking, and industry updates. Attendees will have access to expert-led sessions, exhibitor showcases, and opportunities to earn CEUs.

To register visit Conferences – Montana Rural Water Systems

This webinar will be instructed by John Schwartz from USABlueBook.

Every system works with centrifugal pumps. This overview explores classifications, essential parts, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques every operator needs to know.

0.300 Dual CECs

$30 for members

$45 for non-members

Use code MRWS2026 for discounted price of $30 (make sure to hit “apply” for the price reduction)

Click here to register

Water and Wastewater Operator Training

Hamilton, MT – April 7, 2026

Hamilton, MT Forest Service Office, Bitterroot National Forest

1801 North 1st Street Hamilton, MT 59840

0.500 Water CECs Available

0.600 Wastewater CECs Available

10:30-11:30am Selecting the Right Valve for the Job (Nate Weisenberger) [0.100 Dual CECs]

11:30-12:30pm Pump Systems 101 (Nate Weisenberger) [0.100 Dual CECs]

12:30-1:00pm    —    Lunch on Your Own

1:00-2:00pm    Records Retention (Nikki Rogers, MRWS) [0.100 Dual CECs]

2:00-3:00pm   NetDMR and FACTS Accounts (Wendy Simons & Gina Self, MDEQ) [0.100 WW CECs]

3:00-4:00pm   Hydrogeology (Haley Sir, MRWS) [0.100 Dual CECs]

4:00-5:00pm   Intro to Backflow (Christine Maday, MRWS) [0.100 Dual CECs]

This workshop will be hosted by MRWS, Marty Walker from Prestige Worldwide Technologies, and Fairmont Hot Springs: The agenda may be adjusted to provide the best training for those in attendance! Class starts at 9:00am.  Lunch is 12:00pm-1:00pm and adjourned at 4:00pm.

0.600 Water and 0.600 Wastewater CECs

AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVE MAINTENANCE

• SYSTEM SHUT DOWN
• BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING OF VALVES
• SYSTEM START-UP & PILOT SETTING

How program is related to maintenance and managing the operations of a water/wastewater system

This instruction is intended to provide maintenance personnel with a fundamental understanding.

Guidelines for troubleshooting control valves during emergencies and restoring them to operational status.

Valve Types;

1. Main Valve
2. Pump control Valve Installation & Applications Water vs Wastewater
3. Pressure Reducing
4. Pressure Relief
5. Pump Control
6. Altitude Control Valve
7. Basic Troubleshooting
8. Trouble Shooting Pilot Controls
9. System Shut Down D. System Start-up & Pilot Setting
10. Hands on demo in Truck Trailer

Time allotted for questions.

The instructor of this course will be John Schwartz from USABlueBook.

Learn the useful and practical side of leak detection so you can keep the revenue-generating water flowing. Discussions include leak surveys, isolating leaks, and acoustic locators and correlators. This course also includes a hands-on locating demonstration with helpful tricks of the trade.

0.200 Dual CECs

$20 for members

$30 for non-members

Use code MRWS2026 for discounted price of $20 (make sure to hit “apply” for the price reduction)

Click here to register

Montana Rural Water Systems Presents

Water and Wastewater Operator And Clerk/Board Training

April 15th, 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Northwest Pipe Fittings – 1725 Majestic Ln, Billings, MT 59102

9:00AM – 10:00AM – Emerging Contaminants/PFAS

10:00AM – 11:00PM – Cybersecurity

11:00AM – 12:00PM – Confined Space

12:00PM – 1:00PM – Lunch on your own

1:00PM – 2:00PM Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting

2:00PM – 3:00PM Board/Council Responsibilities

3:00PM – 4:00PM Records Retention

For more information, contact Robin at (406) 781-8775. CECs: Water 0.6 and Wastewater 0.6

Times subject to change due to guest speaker availability.