MEMBER INFORMATION
CRWA offers an incredible array of assistance, training and resources.

Training
Throughout the year we offer hundreds of classes throughout California.
Topics include but are not limited to:

• Pump & Motor Control
• Hach Water Training
• Emergency Response Planning
• Water Math & Water Rates
• Water System Operations & Maintenance
• Leak Detection
• Water Treatment Certification Review
• Wastewater Certification Review
• Distribution Certification Review
• Drought Management

Fee classes are offered to our members at a substantial discount. Free classes are open to eligible systems.

Technical/On-site Assistance
The Association's current technical assistance programs include the following:

• Assistance in developing State and Federally compliant Sourcewater Protection Plans
• Circuit Rider Technical Assistance for water systems in operations, maintenance and management
• Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance for wastewater systems in operations, maintenance and management
• CDPH State Revolving Fund & School Bond Law Assistance

We have field staff who will visit you at your site to offer their assistance in the areas in which you need help.

Member Benefits
Our members receive a variety of benefits, including:

• California Water Journal subscription (quarterly publication)
• Significant reduction in class fees
• Significant reduction in annual EXPO registration fees
• Product discounts through the Preferred Provider program
• Website with resource links and industry job opportunities
• Assistance with source water assessment & protection plans
• Access to a competitive risk management insurance program and vehicle purchase plan through NRWA
• Free listing on employment site

Annual Expo
Our annual Education and Exhibitor EXPO allows participants to earn up to 24 contact hours in 3 days . Participants enjoy good food, entertainment, great company and an introduction to the industry's latest products all while earning required contact hours.

Academy of Water Education
Our Academy of Water Education Training Center will offer training courses in a variety of topics, including Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Utility Management. Each course will consist of a minimum of 36 hours with a combination of classroom and hands on training. The regulatory aspects of each topic will be included in the classroom course content. Practical application activities will be done in the CRWA vocational training center shop area-on the actual equipment in simulated training exercises. A final examination will be given at the end of each module consisting of both written and demonstrated skills tests. All participants who attend the class will be given contact hours for those hours attended. All participants who attend the classes and pass the final exam will earn continuing education units (CEU's).

Our courses are designed by operators for operators and are taught by men and women with years of experience in the Water/Wastewater Industry.

On-site Contract Training
CRWA will come to your facility on your schedule to provide quality training to your operators and managers. Our On-Site Education Training Program offers the following:

• Customized training in an array of pre-developed courses or on a topic of your choice.
• CDPH contact hours and/or CWEA hours that will count toward requirements for Distribution, Treatment and Collection certifications.

Whether your employees need a few hours or several days of continuing education training, CRWA can tailor a training program to meet your system’s needs.

Preferred Provider
CRWA will now be able to help its members collectively leverage their buying power through the value added products and services offered in our new Preferred Provider Program. Members will have access to:

• An average savings of 20% on laboratory analytical services
• Discounted implementation and processing rate for utility electronic billing and payment services
• Special discounted rates on leak detection services

For additional Membership information, please contact Sara Rowe at 800-833-0322 or srowe@calruralwater.org