California Rural Water Association

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

•  Pump & Motor Control
•  Hach Water Training
•  AB54 Board Training
•  Water Math & Water Rates
•  Water System Operations & Maintenance
•  Leak Detection
•  Water Treatment Certification Review
•  Wastewater Certification Review
•  Distribution Certification Review
•  Drinking Water System Security
•  Cla-Val Basics

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

Regional Chapter Meetings
 Every month we will be holding five FREE membership appreciation events. Each day will include training that will earn you four CDPH-certified contact hours and a free lunch so you don’t leave hungry. The location will rotate within the regions each month so we are sure to be in your neck of the woods. 

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

•  Assistance in developing State and Federally
   compliant Sourcewater Protection Plans
•  Circuit Rider Technical Assistance for water
   systems in operations, maintenance and
   management
•  Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance for
   wastewater systems in operations, maintenance
   and management
•  CDPH State Revolving Fund Specialists

We have field staff who will visit you at your site to offer their assistance in the areas in which 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 annual EXPO and
  Membership Appreciation Conference registration
  fees
• Product discounts through the Preferred Provider
  program
• Website with resource links and industry job
  opportunities
• Assistance with source water assessment &
  protection plans
• Access to a competitive Ford Fleet vehicle
  purchase plan through NRWA
• Free listing on employment site

Annual Expo
Our annual Education and Exhibitor 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 earning required contact hours.

Membership Appreciation Conference
We appreciate the continued support of our membership that allows CRWA to flourish. Because of this we host a Membership Appreciation Conference in the Fall. This event will provide up to 18 hours of contact hour training, food, fellowship and fun for the lowest price we can possibly offer.

Academy of Water Education

Our Academy of Water Education Training Center will offer training courses in a variety of topics, including Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Utility Management. Each course will consist of a minimum of 36 hours with a combination of classroom and hands on training. The regulatory aspects of each topic 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 equipment 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.

On-site Contract Training
CRWA will come to your facility on your schedule to provide quality training to your operators and managers. Our On-Site Education Training Program offers the following:

• Customized training in an array of pre-developed
  courses or on a topic of your choice.
• CDPH contact hours and/or CWEA hours that will
  count toward requirements for Distribution,  
  Treatment and Collection
  certifications.

Whether your employees need a few hours or several days of continuing education training, CRWA can tailor a training program to meet your system's needs.

Preferred Provider
CRWA will now be able to help its members collectively leverage their buying power through the value added products and services offered in our new Preferred Provider Program. Members will have access to:

• An average savings of 20% on laboratory analytical
  services
•  Discounted engineering, treatment equipment and
  storage tank services 
• Special discounted rates on leak detection
  services

Specialized Utilities Services Program
Due to the overwhelming requests for in-depth technical assistance, CRWA has established the Specialized Utility Services Program (SUSP). The program will fill the gap where our current Technical Assistance programs are not funded or structured to perform. SUSP is a fee-based program that will provide a full range of services to CRWA member systems that need assistance in all areas and phases of utility operations and maintenance. CRWA members will receive a 30% discount on all services provided by SUSP.