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Continuing Education for Water Operators- Florence 2026

2-day, in-person class for DW and WW operators

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM (EST) to Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)
28 Seats Remaining

Event Details

Join us for our Kentucky-approved training courses designed to help water and wastewater operators earn the continuing-education hours required for recertification. Our classes provide engaging, industry-relevant instruction that meets state requirements and supports operators in maintaining their professional credentials. Sign up today to reserve your spot and stay current with your certification.

Agenda

February 10
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Algae 101 (DW-1.0 hr.)                                       
Corey Harper, Hawkins Water Treatment Group
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Chemical Safety for Operators (DW-1.0 hr.)                                       
Corey Harper, Hawkins Water Treatment Group
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PFAS Removal (DW/WW-1.0 hrs.)                                   Katie Bohrman and Bryan Kumfer, WaterSurplus 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Metering Technology (Part 1) (DW only-1.0 hrs.)                                 
Tim Bailey, Consolidated Pipe & Supply
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Metering Technology (Part 2) (DW only-1.0 hrs.)                                 
Tim Bailey, Consolidated Pipe & Supply
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Protective Coatings for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure (DW/WW-1.0 hrs.)                                   Ethan Conley, Sherwin-Williams 
February 11
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Regulatory Update (DW/WW-1.0 hr.)                                    Arianna Lageman, Kentucky Rural Water Association
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Water Wastewater Analysis (Part 1 of 2) (DW/WW-1.0 hr.)                                    Bobby Young, Hach Company Core
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Water Wastewater Analysis (Part 2 of 2) (DW/WW-1.0 hr.)                                    Bobby Young, Hach Company Core
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Overview of KY Operator Certification Program (DW/WW-1.0 hr.)                                    Byron “BJ” Bland, KY Operator Certification Program
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Leak Detection (Part 1 of 2) (DW only-1.0 hr.)                                   
Tim Blanton, Kentucky Rural Water Association
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Leak Detection (Part 2 of 2) (DW only-1.0 hr.)                                   
Tim Blanton, Kentucky Rural Water Association

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Jason Pennell
Jason Pennell
Compliance Specialist Kentucky Rural Water Association (270)843-2291
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