Operator Certification Program

Last Update: March 11, 2024

The purpose of this web document is to provide a list of approved water operator instructor-led courses that have open registration for those interested in becoming certified water operators in New York State and those fulfilling renewal requirements. The training courses listed below are classroom-based; those interested in correspondence or web-based courses should review that document. The cost of training is not set by the Department and must be discussed with the training sponsor.

The information contained in this document changes daily and this document is refreshed every month. Please refer back to this page often in order to find new and updated information.

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Initial Certification Sponsors and Courses
SPONSOR/SCHOOLGRADE/COURSEDATES/TIMESCOSTCONTACT
CCCBNYC Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) 02/13/2024 to 03/09/2024
$1500 Allan Wishnoff
(718) 752-9630
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) 04/16/2024 to 05/11/2024
$1500
Cross Connection Control Foundation Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 05/13/2024 to 05/16/2024
$750 Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 06/10/2024 to 06/13/2024
$750
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 09/09/2024 to 09/12/2024
$750
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 10/21/2024 to 10/24/2024
$750
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 12/09/2024 to 12/12/2024
$750
DST-NY Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 03/18/2024 to 03/21/2024
$900 David Medina
(516) 586-3840
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 04/15/2024 to 04/18/2024
$900
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 05/13/2024 to 05/16/2024
$900
Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course 06/10/2024 to 06/13/2024
$900
Hudson Valley Community College Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator 03/25/2024 to 05/13/2024
$1250 Neil R. Bonesteel, P.E.
(518) 605-1525
Jamestown Community College Grade A/B (Water Treatment Plant Operator) 04/15/2024 to 04/25/2024
$1595 Jackie Patterson
(716) 363-6585
Grade C (Water System Operator) 05/07/2024 to 05/09/2024
$725
Grade D (Water Distribution System) 05/21/2024 to 05/23/2024
$725
Grade D (Water Distribution System) 06/25/2024 to 06/27/2024
$725
Grade 1 Supervisory Management Course 07/22/2024 to 07/25/2024
$1450
Grade C (Water System Operator) 07/23/2024 to 07/25/2024
$725
Grade D (Water Distribution System) 10/08/2024 to 10/10/2024
$725
NYS Backflow Testers Association Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 03/04/2024 to 03/08/2024
$1000 John E. Cimino
(914) 280-3073
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 04/15/2024 to 04/19/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 04/29/2024 to 05/03/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 05/06/2024 to 05/10/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 06/10/2024 to 06/14/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 06/24/2024 to 06/28/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 07/08/2024 to 07/12/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 07/22/2024 to 07/26/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 08/19/2024 to 08/23/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 09/16/2024 to 09/20/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 09/30/2024 to 10/04/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 10/14/2024 to 10/18/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 10/21/2024 to 10/25/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 11/04/2024 to 11/08/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 11/11/2024 to 11/15/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 12/09/2024 to 12/13/2024
$1000
Backflow Tester Training (Initial) 12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024
$1000
SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course 09/03/2024 to 09/06/2024
$525 Cory Sawyer Scholefield
(315) 684-6082
Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course 11/18/2024 to 11/19/2024
$325
Southern New York-Long Island Water Works School Grade I: Supervisory Management Course 04/13/2024 to 06/24/2024
$550 Richard Tobin
(516) 785-6451
Specialty Pipeline Services Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 03/10/2024 to 03/17/2024
$900 Raymond Jovine
(914) 497-2058
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 04/14/2024 to 04/21/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 05/12/2024 to 05/19/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 06/09/2024 to 06/16/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 07/07/2024 to 07/14/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 08/11/2024 to 08/19/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 09/15/2024 to 09/22/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 10/13/2024 to 10/20/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 11/10/2024 to 11/17/2024
$900
Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers 12/15/2024 to 12/22/2024
$900
W2Operator Training Group Grade A Certification Course 03/11/2024 to 03/21/2024
$1100 Jenae Withey
(607) 753-1477
Grade C Certification Course 04/15/2024 to 04/19/2024
$650
Grade B Certification Course 04/15/2024 to 04/19/2024
$700
Grade I Advanced Operations 04/29/2024 to 05/03/2024
$1100
Grade I Supervisory Management 05/06/2024 to 05/09/2024
$900
Grade D Certification Course 05/13/2024 to 05/17/2024
$625
Grade B/C Certification Course 06/10/2024 to 06/14/2024
$600
Grade B Certification Course 09/09/2024 to 09/13/2024
$700
Grade C Certification Course 09/09/2024 to 09/13/2024
$650
Grade D Certification Course 10/21/2024 to 10/25/2024
$625


Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-03 (March)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
CCCBNYC
Allan Wishnoff
(718) 752-9630
03/21/2024 Queens Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) Long Island City 4 workshop
Central New York Water Works Conference
Shawn M. Rush, P.E.
(315) 435-6600
03/21/2024 Onondaga 2024 Spring CNYWWC: Asset Management, Pipes, & Pumps Canastota 5 conference
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
03/08/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
District Council 4 Painters & Allied Trades
Wesley Schlossin
(716) 989-1685
03/22/2024 Erie Complete Concrete Restoration Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Ambient Conditions Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Manhole Rehabilitation & Protection with Polymeric Liners & Coatings Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Abrasives and Their Properties Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Recent Advances in Water Based Coatings Technology Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Evaluating Product Equals Cheektowaga 1 classroom
03/22/2024 Erie Advantages of Cold Applied Protective Coating Wraps Cheektowaga 1 classroom
Jamestown Community College
Jackie Patterson
(716) 363-6585
03/14/2024 Erie Basic Lab Skills Niagara Falls 5 workshop
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
03/12/2024 Columbia Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) ghent 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
03/09/2024 Cayuga Bob Brower/ NYSAWWA Scientific Symposium Auburn 3 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/13/2024 Saratoga Treatment Plant & System Worker Protection Ballsotn Spa 5 classroom
03/19/2024 Tioga Getting The Most From Your Water Storage Tank Owego 4 classroom
03/20/2024 Rockland Water Main Installation (4.0 hr) Suffern 4 classroom
03/20/2024 Wyoming Getting The Most From Your Water Storage Tank Perry 4 classroom
03/21/2024 Erie Getting The Most From Your Water Storage Tank Williamsville 4 classroom
03/28/2024 Erie DBP Treatment and Sodium Hypochlorite Generation/K9 Leak Detection Springville 4 classroom
Udig NY
John Yehl
(845) 661-9514
03/12/2024 Dutchess 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Poughkeepsie 1 classroom
03/13/2024 Orange 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Wallkill 1 classroom
03/13/2024 Orange 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Chester 1 classroom
03/13/2024 Ontario 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Canadaigua 1 classroom
03/14/2024 Livingston 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Avon 1 classroom
03/14/2024 Onondaga 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety East Syracuse 1 classroom
03/14/2024 Tioga 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Apalachin 1 classroom
03/19/2024 St Lawrence 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Massena 1 classroom
03/20/2024 Albany 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Loudonville 1 classroom
03/21/2024 Orange 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Sparrowbush 1 classroom
03/21/2024 Cattaraugus 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Hinsdale 1 classroom
03/26/2024 Allegany 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Wellsville 1 classroom
03/26/2024 Steuben 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Canisteo 1 classroom
03/26/2024 Otsego 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Oneonta 1 classroom
03/26/2024 Albany 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Loudonville 1 classroom
03/27/2024 Columbia 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Hudson 1 classroom
03/27/2024 Schuyler 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Watkins Glen 1 classroom
03/27/2024 Erie 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Akron 1 classroom
03/28/2024 Clinton 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Altona 1 classroom
03/28/2024 Cortland 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Cortland 1 classroom
03/28/2024 Monroe 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Churchville 1 classroom
03/28/2024 Erie 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Gowanda 1 classroom
03/28/2024 Franklin 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Malone 1 classroom
W2Operator Training Group
Jenae Withey
(607) 753-1477
03/29/2024 Cortland 2024 March - Winter Workshop Cortland 6 classroom
WWOTC
Chase Taylor
(519) 981-1504
03/12/2024 Chemical Safety Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/19/2024 Corrision Prevention & Control Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/19/2024 Impacts of Trapped Air Particles on Water Distribution Systems Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/19/2024 Operational Imperatives Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/26/2024 Basic Lab Procedures for Water Operators Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
03/26/2024 Multi-Barrier Approach to Drinking Water Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-04 (April)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
Finger Lakes Water Works Conference
Hyland Hartsough, PE
(585) 766-8463
04/03/2024 Ontario 2024 April Meeting: Diaphragm Control Valves/Waterloo WTP/Water Education Canandaigua 3 conference
Hudson Valley Water Works Conference
Jay Beaumont
(845) 275-2935
04/18/2024 Ulster 2024 April Seminar: Basic Math Wallkill 6 conference
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
04/09/2024 Seneca OSHA (10 hr.) Construction Safety and Health Training Seneca Falls 4 classroom
04/10/2024 Dutchess Emerging Contaminants - PFAS Kingston 6 classroom
04/11/2024 Chautauqua Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Irving 6 classroom
04/16/2024 Clinton Filtration, Telemetry, VFD's & Sludge Handling Plattsburgh 6 classroom
04/17/2024 Fulton Filtration, Telemetry, VFD's & Sludge Handling Johnstown 6 classroom
04/18/2024 Madison Filtration, Telemetry, VFD's & Sludge Handling Canastota 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
04/09/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 1 - Opening General Session Saratoga Springs 1 conference
04/09/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 2 - Water Quality Treatment Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/09/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 3 - Utility Risk & Resiliency Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/09/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 4 - Administration Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 7 - Glens Falls Water Treatment Plant Tour Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 8 - Emerging Technologies Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 9 - PR & Communications Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 10 - Operations Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 11 - Distribution & Storage Saratoga Springs 1 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Exhibit Hall Saratoga Springs 1 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 5 - Keynote & Regulatory Updates Saratoga Springs 1.5 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 6 - Dam Safety Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/10/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 7 - Top Ops Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/11/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Session 12 - Water Source/Supply Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/11/2024 Saratoga 2024 Spring Conference: Young Professionals Saratoga Springs 2 conference
04/17/2024 Suffolk Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Melville 7 classroom
04/30/2024 Clinton Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Peru 4 conference
Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School
Tom Studer
(607) 772-0344
04/11/2024 Broome Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 4 workshop
04/22/2024 Broome Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 20 workshop
Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E.
Steven Gagnon, P.E.
(845) 239-2389
04/30/2024 Orange Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course Middletown 5 workshop
Udig NY
John Yehl
(845) 661-9514
04/02/2024 Erie 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Niagara Falls 1 classroom
04/03/2024 Oneida 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Boonville 1 classroom
04/03/2024 Albany 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Loudonville 1 classroom
04/04/2024 Erie 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Hamburg 1 classroom
04/04/2024 Jefferson 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Watertown 1 classroom
04/09/2024 Clinton 2024 UDig NY Spring Into Safety Altona 1 classroom
04/17/2024 Orleans Udig NY Certified Excavator Program Albion 3.5 classroom
W2Operator Training Group
Jenae Withey
(607) 753-1477
04/05/2024 Tompkins Grade A Compliant Lab Course Cortland 6.5 workshop
04/26/2024 Cortland 2024 April - Winter Workshop Cortland 6 classroom
WWOTC
Chase Taylor
(519) 981-1504
04/02/2024 Flushing Techniques Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
04/02/2024 Water Quality for Distribution Systems Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
04/09/2024 Water Conservation - Cut Your Losses Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
04/09/2024 Maintaining Chlorine Residuals and Proper Sampling Techniques Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
04/16/2024 Adverse Water Quality Response Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-05 (May)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
05/10/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
05/17/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
05/20/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Cyber Security Verona 2 conference
05/20/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Surface Water Supplies Verona 2 conference
05/20/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: The Drinking Water Source Protection Program Verona 1 conference
05/20/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Deep Dive Into Polymer Verona 2 conference
05/20/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Exhibit Hall Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: RD Funding Updates Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Variable Frequency Drives Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Financing Infrastructure Projects Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: CDBG Funding Resources for Muinicipal Infra. Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: K9 Leak Detection Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Using AMR/AMI for Sustainability Verona 1 conference
05/21/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Smart Water, Clean Energy, Better World Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Making Smart Metering Choices Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Project Funding Through Envi. Facilities Corp. Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: DOH Regulatory Updated Verona 2 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: SCADA & Telemetry System Solutions Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: To Inventory and Beyond - LCRR, New LCRI Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Encapsulation of Leaks Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Sodium Permanganate for Water & Wastewater Verona 1 conference
05/22/2024 Oneida 45th Annual Tech Conference: Code of Ethics for Water & Wastewater Verona 1 conference
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
05/01/2024 Seneca Four Plants Four Tours Seneca Falls 4 classroom
05/01/2024 Saratoga Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Ballston Spa 4 conference
05/02/2024 Orange Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Middletown 4 conference
05/06/2024 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom
05/07/2024 Ulster Dam Safety Kingston 4 classroom
05/07/2024 Erie Applications of Filtration Technology Buffalo 4 classroom
05/08/2024 Jefferson Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Watertown 7 classroom
05/15/2024 Monroe Automatic Control Valves O&M Rochester 4 classroom
05/15/2024 Ulster Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Kingston 7 classroom
05/16/2024 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
05/28/2024 Wyoming Treatment Plant & System Worker Protection Perry 5 classroom
05/29/2024 Tioga Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Owego 7 classroom
05/29/2024 Rensselaer Disinfection in Water/Wastewater Treatment Troy 4 classroom
05/30/2024 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School
Tom Studer
(607) 772-0344
05/09/2024 Broome Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 4 workshop
WWOTC
Chase Taylor
(519) 981-1504
05/14/2024 Emerging Issues: Lead Services Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
05/14/2024 Basic Water Treatment for Water Distribution Operators Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
05/28/2024 Surface Water Treatment and Quality Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
05/28/2024 Introduction to Membrane for Water Treatment Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-06 (June)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
CCCBNYC
Allan Wishnoff
(718) 752-9630
06/04/2024 Queens Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) Long Island City 4 workshop
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
06/07/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
06/14/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
Jamestown Community College
Jackie Patterson
(716) 363-6585
06/18/2024 Cattaraugus Basic Hydraulics Olean 4 workshop
06/18/2024 Cattaraugus Chlorine Disinfection Olean 4 workshop
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
06/11/2024 Orange Storage Tank Repair & Lead Service Line Inventory Maybrook 6 classroom
06/12/2024 Columbia Fire Hydrants/Valves O&M/Lead Service Line Inventory Ghent 6 classroom
06/25/2024 Tioga OSHA (10 hr.) Construction Safety and Health Training Apalachin 4 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
06/04/2024 Erie Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Buffalo 7 classroom
06/04/2024 Rensselaer Water Storage Tank Selection and O&M / K9 Leak Detection Troy 4 classroom
06/05/2024 Erie Water and Wastewater Process Failure Analysis and Exposure Springville 4 classroom
06/05/2024 Suffolk Reading & Understanding Engineering Plans & Specs for Water/Wastewater Melville 4 classroom
06/05/2024 Oswego Water Storage Tank Selection and O&M / K9 Leak Detection Oswego 4 classroom
06/25/2024 Livingston Four Plants Four Tours Hemlock 4 classroom
06/26/2024 Madison Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Canastota 7 classroom
Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E.
Steven Gagnon, P.E.
(845) 239-2389
06/18/2024 Orange Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course Middletown 5 workshop
WWOTC
Chase Taylor
(519) 981-1504
06/04/2024 Distribution System Breaks and Repairs Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
06/11/2024 Winter Wise: The Cold Hard Facts About Distribution Systems Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
06/11/2024 Fire Hydrant and Valve: Operation, Maintenance and Installation Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
06/18/2024 Groundwater Treatment and Quality Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
06/18/2024 SCADA System Overview for Operators Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
06/25/2024 Equipment Preventative Maintenance Online 7 teleconference/webcast/videotape
Westchester Backflow Prevention School
Mike Sweeney
(914) 737-2183
06/03/2024 Westchester Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Peekskill 4 workshop
06/10/2024 Westchester Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course Peekskill 20 workshop

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-07 (July)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
07/10/2024 Franklin Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Akwesasne 6 classroom
07/11/2024 Jefferson Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Watertown 6 classroom
07/17/2024 Orange Water Fluoridation in NYS New Hampton 6 classroom
07/18/2024 Orange Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Maybrook 6 classroom
07/24/2024 Fulton Water Fluoridation in NYS Johnstown 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
07/24/2024 Suffolk Water Treatment System Design, Operation & Maintenance Melville 4 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-08 (August)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
08/07/2024 Saratoga Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Ballston Spa 6 classroom
08/14/2024 Seneca Water Fluoridation in NYS Waterloo 6 classroom
08/28/2024 Niagara Water Fluoridation in NYS Lockport 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
08/20/2024 Nassau Making the Most of Your Ductile Iron Pipe Woodbury 6 classroom
Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E.
Steven Gagnon, P.E.
(845) 239-2389
08/27/2024 Orange Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course Middletown 5 workshop

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-09 (September)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
09/06/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
09/13/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
Jamestown Community College
Jackie Patterson
(716) 363-6585
09/18/2024 Chautauqua Basic Lab Skills Dunkirk 5 workshop
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
09/04/2024 Suffolk Lead and Copper Rule Melville 4 classroom
09/09/2024 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-10 (October)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
10/18/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
10/25/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
Jamestown Community College
Jackie Patterson
(716) 363-6585
10/22/2024 Chautauqua Microbiology Dunkirk 4 classroom
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
10/09/2024 Chemung Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Big Flats 6 classroom
10/10/2024 Genesee Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Batavia 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
10/01/2024 Rensselaer Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Troy 4 conference
10/02/2024 Monroe Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Rochester 7 classroom
10/02/2024 Oneida Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Utica 4 conference
10/03/2024 Erie Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Buffalo 7 classroom
10/03/2024 Tioga Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control Owego 4 conference
10/08/2024 Clinton Fundamentals of Blueprints and Drawings Peru 7 classroom
10/09/2024 Suffolk Understanding the Revised Total Coliform Rule Melville 4 classroom
10/09/2024 Clinton Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Peru 7 classroom
10/09/2024 Rensselaer Fundamentals of Blueprints and Drawings Troy 7 classroom
10/10/2024 Ulster Fundamentals of Blueprints and Drawings Kingston 7 classroom
10/16/2024 Monroe Use of Permanganate and Corrosion Control Chemicals Rochester 4 classroom
10/17/2024 Erie Use of Permanganate and Corrosion Control Chemicals Springville 4 classroom
10/17/2024 Seneca Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Seneca Falls 7 classroom
10/22/2024 Jefferson Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Watertown 7 classroom
10/29/2024 Rensselaer Use & Design of Ductile Iron Water Main Troy 4 classroom
10/30/2024 Tompkins Use & Design of Ductile Iron Water Main Ithaca 4 classroom
Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School
Tom Studer
(607) 772-0344
10/10/2024 Broome Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 4 workshop
Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E.
Steven Gagnon, P.E.
(845) 239-2389
10/29/2024 Orange Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course Middletown 5 workshop
Westchester Backflow Prevention School
Mike Sweeney
(914) 737-2183
10/14/2024 Westchester Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Peekskill 4 workshop
10/21/2024 Westchester Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course Peekskill 20 workshop

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-11 (November)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
New York Rural Water Association
Kimberly Bennet
(518) 828-3155 x150
11/06/2024 St Lawrence Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Canton 6 classroom
11/13/2024 Otsego Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) Oneonta 6 classroom
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
11/04/2024 Dutchess Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Poughkeepsie 7 classroom
11/06/2024 Westchester Lead and Copper Rule Peekskill 4 classroom
11/07/2024 Wyoming Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Perry 7 classroom
11/13/2024 Saratoga DBP Treatment and Sodium Hypochlorite Generation/K9 Leak Detection Ballston Spa 4 classroom
11/20/2024 Rensselaer Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) Troy 7 classroom
11/21/2024 Rensselaer Four Plants Four Tours Troy 4 classroom
Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School
Tom Studer
(607) 772-0344
11/07/2024 Broome Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 4 workshop
Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E.
Steven Gagnon, P.E.
(845) 239-2389
11/19/2024 Orange Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course Middletown 5 workshop

Approved Renewal Course Offerings by Sponsor for:2024-12 (December)
Training Sponsor/ProviderDateCounty Course NameCityContact HoursDelivery Type
Cross Connection Control Foundation
Steve Poliszuk
(585) 216-2223
12/06/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
12/13/2024 Monroe Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Rochester 4.5 workshop
New York Section American Water Works Association
Trina Carman
(315) 960-1772
12/03/2024 Rensselaer Concepts of Pump Operation Troy 6 classroom
12/04/2024 Rensselaer Concepts of Pump Maintenance Troy 6 classroom
Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School
Tom Studer
(607) 772-0344
12/12/2024 Broome Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course Binghamton 4 workshop


Videos:

The following videos are available to be loaned to Local Health Units only! Operators, please relay your interest to your Local health Unit and request that they organize, apply and get approval to hold a training session for water operators based on videos


Video TitleRunning Time in Hours
2006 Virtual System Explorer DVD-video only3
AWWA Teleconference:Excellence in Water Quality Distribution3
AWWA64090: Water Supply Operations - Source Water Protection0.25
AWWA64093: Water Supply Operations: Disinfection Strategies0.25
AWWA64095: Water Supply Operations: Ozone and UV0.25
AWWA64097: Turbidity Measurement and Particle Counting0.25
AWWA64099: Water Supply Operations: SCADA and Instrumentatio0.25
AWWA64109: Water Supply Operations: Distribution Systems0.25
AWWA64110: Water Supply Operations: Centrifugal Pumps0.25
AWWA64112: Water Supply Operations: Water Loss Control0.25
AWWA64127: Operator Math Made Easy0.25
AWWA64128: Operator Chemistry Made Easy0.75
AWWA64146: Top Consumer Questions About Drinking Water0.25
AWWA64173: On the Job: Sampling0.25
AWWA64190: Unidirectional Flushing0.25
AWWA64218: Reliable Coliform Sampling for Water Systems0.25
AWWA64227: New Horizons: The New Workplace0.25
AWWA64272: Water Supply Operations - Water Sources0.25
AWWA64281: Water Main Disinfection and Dechlorination0.25
AWWA64302: Rural Water Management0.25
AWWA64320: GIS for Water Utilities0.25
AWWA64322: Hydrants0.25
AWWA64323: Water Mains0.25
AWWA64324: Valves0.25
AWWA64325: Services and Meters0.25
AWWA64326: Pumps and Motors0.25
AWWA64328: Recovering from Disaster: Hurricanes and Power Fa0.5
AWWA64356: The Water Workforce Crisis0.25
AWWA65068:Emergency Planning-Big Picture for Water Utilities0.5
AWWA65105: Tapping Into SDWA:Opportunities and Challenges0.25
AWWA65113: Public Affairs for Water Utilities0.5
AWWA65121: Preparing for Water Main Breaks0.25
AWWA65140: Safety First: Water Utility Security0.25
AWWA65193: Elevated Water Storage Tanks: Safety and Security0.25
AWWA65218: Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Utilities0.25
AWWA65226: New Horizons: Critical Infrastructure Protection0.5
AWWA65233: Security Risk Assessment for Water Utilities2.5
AWWA65247: Water System Security-Video Field Guide0.5
AWWA65251: Utility Perimeter Security0.25
AWWA65255: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control0.25
AWWA65268: Water System Security-Bio Threat and Mitigation0.25
AWWA65269: Water System Security-Distribution Sys Protection0.5
AWWA65315: The Shrinking Workforce3.5
Before You Begin...Cross Connections(*overlap with SS video)0.25
ComputerCD Montana Water Ctr's Small Utility Board Training3
EPA & the Weather Channel: After the Storm0.25
EPA Arsenic Treatment Technology1
EPA Virtual Water Treatment Plant Tour CD-ROM0.25
Liquid Assets- The Story of our Water Infrastructure1.5
Modern Marvels: Aqueducts - Man Made Rivers of Life0.75
Modern Marvels: City Water0.75
Modern Marvels: Plumbing: The Arteries of Civilization0.75
Modern Marvels: Water0.75
Sanitary Survey Inspection, Before You Begin2.5
USC: Field Testing Backflow Preventers (with USC CCC Manual)2.5
USC: Working Together for Safe Water0.25
Water Infrastructure Successful Strategies for Local Leaders0.25