MEMBER INFORMATION
CRWA offers an incredible array of assistance, training and resources.

Training
Throughout the year we offer hundreds of classes in over 70 locations throughout California.
Topics include but are not limited to:

• Pump & Motor Control
• Hach Water Training
• Emergency Response Planning
• Water Math, Water Rates, Accountability
• Water System Operations
• Leak Detection
• Water Treatment Certification Review
• Wastewater Certification Review

Fee classes are offered to our members at a substantial discount. Free classes are open to eligible systems.

Technical/On-site Assistance
The Association's current technical assistance programs include the following:

• EPA Training & Technical Assistance
• EPA Sourcewater Protection Planning
• USDA/RUS Circuit Rider Technical Assistance
• USDA/RUS Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance
• USDA/RUS Native American Water & Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance
• CADPH State Revolving Fund Specialist
• CADPH School Bond Law Specialist

We have field staff who visit you at your site to offer their assistance in the areas you need help.

Member Benefits
Our members receive a variety of benefits including:

• California Water Journal subscription (quarterly publication)
• Significant reduction in class fees
• Significant reduction in EXPO registration fees
• Loaner Equipment
• Website with resource links and job opportunities within industry
• Assistance with source water assessment & protection plans
• Access to a competitive risk management insurance program
• Access to NRWA vehicle purchase plan

Annual Expo
Our annual EXPO allows participants to earn up to 24 contact hours in 3 days . Participants enjoy good food, entertainment, great company and an introduction to the industry's latest products all while renewing their certifications.

Vocational Training Center
Our Vocational Training Center will offer training modules in a variety of topics, including Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Utility Management. Each module will consist of a minimum of 40 hours with a combination of classroom and hands on training. The regulatory aspects of each module will be included in the classroom course content. Practical application activities will be done in the CRWA vocational training center shop area-on the actual apparatus in simulated training exercises. A final examination will be given at the end of each module consisting of both written and demonstrated skills tests. All participants who attend the class will be given contact hours for those hours attended. All participants who attend the classes and pass the final exam will earn continuing education units (CEU's).

Our courses are designed by operators for operators and are taught by men and women with years of experience in the Water/Wastewater Industry.