Water Operator Workshop
Date: April 23, 2025
Location: Mozingo Lake Event Center
1 Fall Drive
Maryville, Missouri 64468
Cost: $75 (MO 2025 Blue Water Vouchers accepted)
Join us for the PeopleService Water Operator Training Workshop! This full-day event is designed to provide valuable updates, insights and tools for water utility operators, with engaging sessions led by industry experts and specialists. Approved by MO DNR for 5 Contact Hours of Renewal Training for Water Operators (0.5 CEUs). MO DNR approval #2501219.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 AM – Registration
8:30 – 8:35 AM – Welcome and additional information, Dennis White, PeopleService Industry Ambassador
8:35 – 9:35 AM – Tapping into technical assistance for Water Utilities, Brian Bohnsack Ph.D., Program Manager, Environmental Finance Center, Wichita State University
9:40 – 10:40 AM – MO DNR water operation updates, Gary Shrader, Water Specialist, MO DNR, KC area office.
10:40 – 10:55 AM – Break and networking
10:55 – 11:55 AM – Ice pigging water mains: A new technology used in NE, Mike Adair, PeopleService, NE Region Manager, Company Representative
Noon – 12:45 PM – Lunch (provided)
12:50 – 1:50 PM – MO 811 damage prevention, Andrea Fuhrer, Missouri-811 Damage Prevention Manager
1:50 – 2:05 PM – Break and networking
2:05 – 3:05 PM – Basic pH measuring techniques and chlorine measurements, Rachelle Thibert, Regional Sales Manager, KS & MO
3:05 – 3:15 PM – Closing and adjourn
Agenda subject to change.
Additional Information
- Approved training: This workshop is approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MO DNR) for 5 contact hours of renewal training for water operators. The MO DNR approval number is 2501219.
- Vouchers: 2025 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
- Innovative technologies like ice pigging
- 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: Tentatively scheduled for September or early October
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.