Presented by The New Jersey Water Association and USG Water Solutions.
Lunch Included, Compliments of USG Water
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
Dates and Locations: February 10, 2026 – Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville, 08560. (Mercer County).
Presented by The New Jersey Water Association and USG Water Solutions.
Lunch Included, Compliments of USG Water
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
Dates and Locations: February 11, 2026 - Riverdale Community Center, 57 Loy Street, Riverdale (Morris County)
Locating & Documenting Non-Metallic Buried Utilities Presented by the New Jersey Water Association and Eastcom Associates
Course Description:
This workshop will benefit those who are involved in the location of underground utilities with an emphasis on non-metallic lines, those who supervise staff who provide utility locating services, and those who are responsible for selecting or purchasing utility locating equipment.
The session will begin with a classroom discussion of technologies and equipment available for locating non-metallic utilities and will also include a module on preserving this information for use in a GIS system.
Weather permitting, some time will be spent outdoors utilizing some of the equipment discussed in the classroom session, including a brief GPR & GPS location demo, and hands-on use of the equipment.
The seminar might be postponed due to severe weather.
Dates and Locations: February 17, Hammonton Canoe Club, 100 Sports Drive, Hammonton (Atlantic County)
Accreditation:
3.0 Training Contact Hours for NJ-Licensed Water/Wastewater Operators. TCH Course Number 04-012101-30
3.0 Hours toward license renewal for NJ Certified Public Works Managers: DLGS-NJWA-209 (3.0 Technical) Please plan to arrive at 8:00 am. No more than four registrants per employer.
Ethics for Operators and Certified Public Works Managers
Course Description:
Ethical obligations and challenges are a part of the everyday life of every professional conducting business in this world. In particular, water professionals and publics works managers, who necessarily come into contact with the public on a daily basis, have a high standard to meet as they are insuring the safe and reliable delivery of drinking water and collection and treatment of wastewater. The health, safety, and welfare of the public, namely the customers and stakeholders to which we answer, takes precedence over all other matters.
This course will be beneficial to licensed water and wastewater operators, certified public works managers, and professional engineers. This course will satisfy ethics training requirements for S,C, T, W, and N license holders, CPWMs, and PEs.
Date and Location: February 18, 2026 – Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville, 08560. (Mercer County). Session will be held in the Auditorium, inside the main entrance.
Accreditation:
3.0 Training Contact Hour for NJ-Licensed Water/Wastewater Operators. TCH Course Number 04-022202-30
3.0 Hour towards license renewal for NJ Certified Public Works Managers: DLGS-NJWA-227 (3.0 Ethics)
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:
February 26, 2026 – Brooklawn Senior Citizen Center, 101 2nd St, Brooklawn, 08030 (Camden County)
Accreditation: 3.0 TCH Water & Wastewater, Course Number 04-022101-30. CPWM 3.0 Technical DLGS-NJWA-212
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
