AWE Distribution O&M

2026 SCHEDULE
May 18-22, 2026: Sacramento
December 7-111, 2026: Sacramento

Location: CRWA HEADQUARTERS
1234 N. Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834

The Academy of Water Education is the on-site training center of the California Rural Water Association. Our field-experienced instructors know the ins and outs of being an operator and bring their practical knowledge to the classroom. Courses are taught in classroom and hands-on workshop settings. Our approach is unique and takes the learning experience from theoretical to practical. This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam. This course satisfies Water Distribution’s 36-hour (3-unit) Specialized Training Requirement for Grade 2 and above.
Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to:

  • Learners will be able to calculate square feet, cubic feet, volume, conversion of flows, pounds formula, mg/l, flow, and head.
  • Learners will be able to recognize the duties and responsibilities of a distribution system operator.
  • The learner will identify the difference between groundwater sources and surface sources, storage facilities, including maintenance and recordkeeping.
  • The learner will identify distribution system components and the required maintenance & record keeping.
  • Learners will be able to identify water quality issues & relate them to the pumping & storage of treated water.
  • The learner will be able to identify basic distribution components and understand routine maintenance & care of the system.
  • The learner will successfully demonstrate knowledge of the principles of chlorine disinfection, including safety requirements for handling both gas and hypochlorite.
  • The learner will successfully describe the safety regulations required for handling chlorine, trenching & shoring, lock-out tag-out, and confined space entry.
  • The learner will successfully demonstrate knowledge of required bookkeeping, maintenance programs, equipment maintenance & personnel administration in the operations of a distribution system.
  • The learner will satisfactorily pass the final exam for the course with a 70& or greater.
  • Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will earn 36 SWRCB contact hours and 3.6 CEUs

If you would like more information on how to apply for the SWRCB test, please visit their website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/occupations/DWopcert.html

Class Information:
This course prepares students to take the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
This course satisfies the 36-hour (3-unit) Specialized Training Requirement for the Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator exam.
There are no prerequisites for this course. Class materials and a calculator with a ten-digit display will be provided.

Attendee Information

  • Contact Hours: 36 Water Contact Hours
  • 3.6 IACET Continuing Education Units

Daily Class Schedule:

  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Pre-packaged breakfast  (Provided by CRWA, daily)
  • Lunch 12: 00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (on your own)

To register online, please fill out the form below:

Water distribution training

General Information:

  • A confirmation will be EMAILED to you WITH INSTRUCTIONS, please make sure your email address is valid.
  • All registrants who have registered and paid for the class will receive their certificates within two weeks of the class date.
  • Cancellations must be received by CRWA in writing five business days prior to the event to qualify for a refund.
  • Cancellations received within this time frame, will be subject to a refund less a $25 processing fee.
  • All class transfer requests must be received five business days prior to class and are subject to CRWA approval. Transfers will only be valid within the same calendar year.
  • REMITTANCE can be mailed to, 1234 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834- ATTN: Candice Jackson
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