Mission Statement

To provide training, technical assistance, resources and information to assist water and wastewater utilities in achieving high standards of service.

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“Water: the life force that quenches our thirst, nourishes our bodies, and connects us all as one.”

Since

Incorporated in 1990, California Rural Water Association (CRWA) has emerged as the State’s leading association dedicated to providing on-site technical assistance and specialized training for rural water and wastewater systems. Tapping into the expertise of experienced water and wastewater professionals, CRWA’s governing Board of Directors, administrative staff, and technical field specialists work in concert to offer CRWA members an expansive range of essential programs and member services.

Whether a system needs help developing a new rate schedule, setting up proper testing methods, understanding those ever-changing and complex government regulations, preparing a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), or updating operator certification requirements, California Rural Water Association is ready with assistance.

Authorized

IACET

CRWA has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 2201 Cooperative Way, Suite 600, Herndon, VA 20171. In obtaining this approval, the CRWA has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard which is widely recognized as a standard of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, CRWA is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard.

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REHS

CRWA has been approved as an Authorized Provider for REHS Accreditation Agency MS, PO Box 997377, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377. CRWA classes provide student the opportunity to earn REHS Contact Hours and CEUs.