ARWA Training Class

Water 1-2 certification Refresher Course

This Water 1–2 Certification Refresher Course is designed to help water system operators review essential concepts, refresh technical knowledge, and prepare for certification or recertification requirements. The course revisits core principles of water treatment and distribution, with an emphasis on practical operation, regulatory compliance, and system reliability.

Key topics include water sources and quality, treatment processes, distribution system components, monitoring and testing, safety practices, and operator responsibilities. Instruction focuses on reinforcing foundational knowledge, clarifying commonly misunderstood concepts, and addressing real-world operational challenges faced by operators in the field.

This refresher course is ideal for operators seeking to maintain certification, strengthen day-to-day operational skills, or prepare for upcoming Water 1 or Water 2 examinations. Participants will leave with increased confidence, improved technical understanding, and a stronger grasp of best practices for safe and effective water system operation.

Class Syllabus

DateSession LinkTopic(s) / Notes
02/26/2026

Introduction to Water Treatment
Overview of drinking water sources, treatment goals, and the basic processes used to produce safe, compliant drinking water.

Distribution System Overview – Part 1
Introduction to water distribution system components including mains, storage, valves, and hydrants, with emphasis on system layout and operation.

Distribution System Overview – Part 2
Continued discussion of distribution systems focusing on pressure management, leaks, cross-connections, and maintaining water quality.

Wells
Covers groundwater sources, well construction, pumping systems, wellhead protection, and basic well maintenance.

Management / Basic Mathematics
Introduces system management concepts and essential math skills used for flow calculations, volumes, chemical dosing, and reporting.

Treatment Plants
Overview of common treatment plant processes, equipment, and operational considerations for water systems.

Disinfection
Explains disinfection principles, common disinfectants, CT concepts, and maintaining proper disinfectant residuals.

Safety
Focuses on operator safety including chemical handling, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, and regulatory requirements.

Laboratory
Covers basic water quality sampling and testing, laboratory procedures, recordkeeping, and interpreting test results.

Advanced Mathematics / Review
Provides advanced operator math examples and a comprehensive review of key concepts to support certification exam preparation.

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Event Information

Semmes Community Center
10141 Moffett Road
Semmes, AL 36575
  • CEH Type:
  • Water
  • CEH Hours:
  • 7 hours
  • Start Date:
  • 02/26/2026
  • Start Time:
  • 8:00 AM
  • Cost:
  • $0.00

Event Point of Contact

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Jon Lowe
Class Moderator