Water Operator Workshop

Join us for the PeopleService Wastewater Operator Training Workshop! This full-day event is designed to provide valuable updates, insights and tools for wastewater operators, with engaging sessions led by industry experts and specialists. Approved by Iowa DNR and Missouri DNR for 5 Contact Hours (0.5 CEUs) for Water Operator Certification – MO #2601048, IA #37387. Also approved by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for 5 Contact Hours (0.5 CEUs) for Water Operator Certification.

Agenda:

8:00 to 8:30 AM – Registration

8:30 to 8:35 AM – Welcome and information, Moderator, Dennis White, PeopleService Industry Ambassador

8:35 to 9:35 AM – Asset Management, Jason Towne, Iowa State Field Manager, Midwest Assistant Program MAP (RECAP)

9:40 to 10:40 – Proactive Water Tank Maintenance, Matt Schultz, Water Tank Maintenance Consultant, Viking Industrial Painting

10:40 to 10:55 – Break and networking

10:55 to 11:55 – Reducing Cyber Risk, John Bryant, Chief of Cybersecurity/Information Technology, DHS, CISA, Region 7

12:00 to 12:45 – Lunch provided

12:50 to 1:50 – Hydrant Flushing – An Effective Tool to Maintaining High Quality Water, Isaac Ketteman, Core & Main, Business Development Manager 1:50 to 2:05 – Break and networking,

2:05 to 3:05 – Drinking Water Lab Testing – Creating Confidence in Your Results Evan Beyers, Core & Main, Senior Manager, Sales Operations

3:05 to 3:15 – Closing and Adjourn

Agenda subject to change.

Additional Information

• Approved training: This workshop is approved by Iowa DNR and Missouri DNR for 5 Contact Hours (0.5 CEUs) for Water Operator Certification – MO #2601048, IA #37387. Also approved by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for 5 Contact Hours (0.5 CEUs) for Water Operator Certification. 
• Vouchers: 2026 Blue Drinking Water Vouchers will be accepted for this training.
• Meals and snacks: Registration includes lunch, snacks and beverages.
• Lodging: Hotel accommodations can be made at Cobblestone Inn, 2 Fall Dr. Maryville, MO 64468, 660-224-2222, at a discounted rate.

Why Attend?

This workshop offers a range of topics critical to water utility operators, including:

• Updates on water operation regulations
• Asset management strategies
• Access to vendor insights and resources

Registration

To register online, please complete the form on this page. Contact Dennis White at dennis.white@peopleservice.com if you have any questions.

Future Workshops

PeopleService plans to host two workshops annually:

• Spring Water Operator Workshop: Held each April
• Fall Wastewater Operator Workshop: Held each September

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and grow as a water industry professional!

For more information, contact Dennis White at dennis.white@peopleservice.com.

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