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.

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