Course objective: To assist water and wastewater utility personnel in developing effective contingency plans by applying best practices in design and identifying and addressing potential contingencies in existing systems using commonly available resources.
Who will benefit from this course? Water and wastewater operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors, foremen and others involved in maintenance and budgeting capital and operating expenses.
Date and Location: March 24, 2026 – Barnegat Fire Company, 11 Birdsall Street, Barnegat (Ocean County)
Accreditation:
3.0 TCH Water & WW, Course Number 04-032602-30. CPWM (3.0 MGT) DLGS-NJWA-306
Description:This course developed by Michael Furrey from ILM Services will cover the basics of a public water distribution system. The instructor will cover the operation and maintenance of a drinking water distribution system and how it relates to water quality. Attendees will get a great understanding of these concepts to help with their work duties while gaining insights into advancing their operations career. This course will help with taking any water distribution or treatment license.
Date and Location: March 25th 2026, Mount Olive Council Chambers, 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Flanders (Morris County)
Accreditation:
4.0 Training Contact Hours for NJ-Licensed Water Operators.
TCH Course Number 04-032601-10
4.0 Hours toward license renewal for NJ Certified Public Works Managers:
DLGS-NJWA-305 (4.0 Technical)
Please plan to arrive at 8:00 am. No more than four registrants per employer or system.
Flexible Fabric-Reinforced Pipe (FFRP) and Spray-in-Place Pipe (SIPP) for Pipelines (Water/Force Mains/Wastewater) Lunch will be provided by J.F. Creamer
Course Objectives:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of various trenchless technology methodologies, including their respective capabilities and limitations.
Evaluate and identify the most suitable, cost-effective, and sustainable rehabilitation solutions based on thorough asset assessment.
Date and Location: March 26, 2026 - J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Joseph T. Walsh Leadership & Training Center, 4806 Route 33, Wall NJ 07753
Accreditation:
Certified for 3.5 Training Contact Hours for NJ-Licensed Water and Wastewater Operators. TCH Course Number: 04-082501-30
Certified for 3.5 Hours (Technical) for Certified Public Works Managers.
CPWM Number: DLGS-NJWA-291
Please plan to arrive at 8:00 am. ** Safety Shoes and Proper Workshop Attire are Required**
The material covered is presented over two (2) consecutive days: April 21 & April 22, 2026
Participants MUST attend both days to earn their TCH’s, CPWM accreditation, Certificate of Completion and Certification Card for OSHA 10 General Industry
Course Description
To maintain a healthy and safe work environment, OSHA recommends employees in various industries participate in workplace safety training. OSHA 10 General Industry is designed to familiarize workers with OSHA Standards as well as safety and health hazards common to the workplace. This training is designed to be interactive with a goal to educate workers on identifying, avoiding, controlling, and preventing job site hazards. Topics to be covered: Introduction to OSHA; Electrical Hazards; Walking and Working Surfaces (Slips, Trips and Fall Hazard Protection); Personal Protective Equipment; Confined Space Awareness; Hazardous Chemical Safety Awareness; Blood Borne Pathogens; Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection; Materials Handling, Storage & Use; Lock Out/Tag Out; Machine Guarding; and Fixed and Portable Ladder Safety.
Plan to arrive at 8:00 am. Class starts at 8:30am. Latecomers cannot be admitted. Registration is limited. No more than four (4) registrants per employer. If you register and cannot attend, please notify us so we can make room for someone else.
ACCREDITATION: TCH: 10.0 Safety Training Contact Hours for NJ Licensed Water & Wastewater Operators. TCH Course #: 04-032401-31
CPWM: 10.0 CPWM (5 Tech, 3 Mgmt., 2 Govt) for NJ Certified Public Works Managers. CPWM Course #: DLGS-NJWA-261 DATE & LOCATION: April 21 & 22, 2026–Monroe Township Utilities Department, 143 Union Valley Road, Monroe, NJ.
Professional Education Presented by the New Jersey Water Association, Garden State Laboratories, Inc. Certified for Water & Wastewater Operators, and Certified Public Works Managers Class Proctor: Thomas Tsismetzoglou Description
This course will help participants to properly and economically sample and test their water and wastewater. It will elaborate on the critical issues of PFNA, PFOA and PFOS and enhance the participant’s ability to monitor for process control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance purposes. Sample analytical reports will be reviewed to enhance understanding of the meaning of laboratory results.
Instructor: Cindy Brandecker: Cindy’s water experience started as a field sampler and sample receptionist for an Environmental Lab. She is currently employed at Garden State Laboratories, Inc., where she has managed the field sampling department for the last 15 years and is currently the Director of Project Management for many wastewater and drinking water systems statewide. She brings a unique view of both the client and lab side of sampling and reporting based on her experience and knowledge.
Date and Location:
April 23, 2026 – Riverdale Community Center, 57 Loy Avenue, Riverdale, 07457 (Morris County)
Accreditation: 3.0 TCH Water & Wastewater, Course Number 04-022101-30. CPWM 3.0 Technical DLGS-NJWA-212
