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Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the
Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association
22nd ANNUAL LEADVILLE
WATER and WASTEWATER
OPERATORS CONFERENCE
JULY 20 – JULY 24, 2009
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
LEADVILLE, COLORADO
Downloadable Registration Form
Schedules
Water 2009 Water Class SOLD OUT
A full curriculum for Water and Wastewater Plant Operators as well as Distribution System Operators is being offered at this year’s conference. This conference has been designed to upgrade operational skills, obtain the required Training Units for certification renewal or obtain additional education and aid in helping those studying for certification exams.
The Water course is limited to the first 45 participants. Math classes will be divided into Basic and Advanced. The Distribution class will be limited to the first 35 participants and will be geared towards those seeking Distribution System Certifications.
The PWO Committee of the RMWEA will offer three tracts for the Wastewater Operator, Advanced (A/B certifications), Intermediate (C/D certifications) and Continuing Education; this tract is suggested for those seeking TU’s for WW certification renewals. It will include useful topics such as membranes, biosolids, effluent reuse and equipment maintenance. This will allow participants options for tailoring their own training experience. All Wastewater tracts will be limited to 35 participants. The Continuing Education topics are available as single day courses.
Registration for each 5 day course is $300.
Registration for each single day Continuing Education course is $70 per day and includes lunch.
The Colorado Mountain College offers dormitory style housing and meals served cafeteria style. The 5 night rate for room and board will be $350 per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy room and board for 5 nights is $450 and is limited to a first come first served basis. This will provide lodging from Sunday night through Thursday night; it also includes meals from Monday breakfast through Friday lunch. Check-in for the dorm rooms is handled by the college and starts Sunday after 4:30 pm. If you are taking an exam on Saturday be sure to register for a 6 night stay.
Cafeteria meal tickets are available for those staying off campus for $150 for the week. Individual meals can be purchased at the conference information desk in the cafeteria.
Individuals staying on campus for Certification Exams on Saturday need to register for 6 nights.
REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE WILL BE LIMITED, so please send your application in early!
Registration confirmation will be acknowledged by FAX, mail or e-mail.
Limited evening activities have been planned to allow time to study or enjoy Leadville and the surrounding area. All attendees are encouraged to Check-In for the conference at the residence hall early Sunday afternoon for our “Meet & Greet” session, which will include cold-cut sandwiches, chips, cookies, soda pop, etc; this is an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow operators and conference coordinators. These beverages and snacks will be provided from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, no dinner will be served at the cafeteria Sunday. There will be “After Session Math Help Nights” information on these will be available during the conference. Thursday night has been set aside for the traditional “Toilet Bowl Competition” (Water and Wastewater trivia). Four person teams consisting of 2 Water and 2 Wastewater people will vie for the coveted, savagely contested, priceless and precious individual trophies for First and Second Place (Bragging rights included).
For more information about the conference contact:
Jim Medlock – (303) 783-6843
For program Information
Edyta Stec-Uddin – (303) 762-2657
APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS
MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2009
CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER,
SMALL SYSTEMS, C & D LEVELS, and COLLECTIONS & DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS will be offered on Friday afternoon July 24, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR ALL LEVELS will be offered on
Saturday July 25, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Be sure to make lodging arrangements for Friday night if you are taking an exam Saturday.
CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS may be obtained by contacting:
Operator Certification Program Office
2170 S Parker Road Suite #290
Denver CO 80231
Web information: http://www.ocpoweb.com
Links for suggested study materials for taking certification exams can be found at: