Description: This course developed by Michael Furrey from ILM Services will cover the basics, operations and maintenance of public water and wastewater disinfection and oxidation treatments. 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, water treatment or wastewater treatment license.
Instructor: Michael Furrey, ILM Services.
Date and Location: April 8, 2026, Egg Harbor City Fire Department, 631 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City (Atlantic County)
Accreditation:
3.5 Training Contact Hours for NJ-Licensed Water and Wastewater Operators.
TCH Course Number 04-032604-30
3.5 Hours toward license renewal for NJ Certified Public Works Managers:
DLGS-NJWA-308 (3.5 Technical)
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.
Instructors:
Ryan Booth, Vice President, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate, West Point Class of 2002, BS Human Factors Engineering with a minor in Computer Science.
Nick Pietrefessa, Applications Engineer, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, C2 Operator, EIT, University of Connecticut Class of 2017, BS Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering
April 14, 2026, Hampton Municipal Building, 1 Wells Ave, Hampton (Hunterdon County)
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.
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.
Instructors:
Ryan Booth, Vice President, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate, West Point Class of 2002, BS Human Factors Engineering with a minor in Computer Science.
Nick Pietrefessa, Applications Engineer, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, C2 Operator, EIT, University of Connecticut Class of 2017, BS Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering
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
Presented at the New Jersey Institute of Technology | Accredited by NJ Water Association Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; NJIT Campus Center, Newark, NJ 07102
Course Description The CTR workshop is focused on translational research and innovative technologies for detecting and managing PFAS related contaminants in water and infrastructure. The CTR Workshop will engage faculty, research staff, undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs and external partners including major NJ universities, industry, water utilities, business accelerators, government and community stakeholders who are pursuing or are interested in translational research and innovative technology development for removing and managing the PFAS related contaminations in water and infrastructure for healthier societies.
This Workshop is Accredited by the New Jersey Water Association: Accreditation is available to New Jersey-Licensed Water Operators, Certified Public Works Managers and Professional Engineers.
Water: 6.0 Training Contact Hours #04-032603-10 CPWM: DLGS-NJWA-307 (4.0 Technical, 2.0 Managerial) P.E.: Please retain course information and certificate.
Full-day attendance is required for accreditation
Date and Location: Date and Venue: April 24, 2026, 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM; Ballroom A&B, Campus Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark 07102
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.
Instructors:
Ryan Booth, Vice President, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate, West Point Class of 2002, BS Human Factors Engineering with a minor in Computer Science.
Nick Pietrefessa, Applications Engineer, PSI Process – 15+ years in the industry, C2 Operator, EIT, University of Connecticut Class of 2017, BS Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering
April 28, 2026, Egg Harbor City Fire Department, 631 Philadelphia Ave., EHC, (Atlantic County)
Course Description:
Discussion of pipeline asset management SIPP and pipeline maintenance that meets WQAA standards. Specifically, rehabilitation of water mains and potable pipelines using SIPP (Spray-In-Place-Pipe) technology. Discussions of tank asset management and maintaining all assets from the water treatment plant, distribution system (specifically water storage tanks and reservoirs), and the way to the wastewater plant. Considerations for inspection process of all assets. Improving water quality within a distribution system and storage tanks including TTHM removal, active, and residual chlorine control systems. Brief overview of asset management aspects of the water system.
Accreditation:
3.0 TCH for NJ-Licensed Water and Wastewater Operators. TCH Course Number 04-102001-30.
3.0 Hours, CPWM. 2.0 Technical, 1.0 Management. DLGS-NJWA-205
Instructor:
Nick Rapagnani: Nick serves as a Water System Consultant for Utility Service Group Water Solutions. He is responsible for water and wastewater systems in northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania to help them maintain their system infrastructure, water quality, and enact asset management maintenance programs.
Date and Location:
April 28, 2026: Brick MUA, 1551 Route 88, Brick, (Ocean County)
