ARWA Training Class

Basic Electrical and How to Read a Multimeter, DBP's, Cybersecurity, Emergency Response

This free CEH class equips water and wastewater professionals with foundational knowledge of basic electrical systems to support safe and reliable facility operations. Participants will also learn about disinfection byproducts (DBPs), including how they form and how to manage them effectively. The course further strengthens utility readiness by covering essential cybersecurity practices and emergency response planning.

Class Agenda

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08:00 AM09:30 AMBasic Electrical and How to Read a Multimeter.
Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals of basic electrical systems and safety for water and wastewater professionals. Participants will learn how to properly use a multimeter to troubleshoot and measure electrical components with confidence.
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09:30 AM10:30 AMDisinfection Byproducts
This portion of the class explains how disinfection byproducts (DBPs) form and the factors that influence their development in drinking water systems. Participants will learn practical strategies for monitoring, managing, and reducing DBPs to maintain regulatory compliance and water quality.
ERA Labs
10:30 AM11:30 AMOperator Safety
The session will review key safety principles, focusing on hazard awareness and safe work practices. Attendees will learn practical strategies to protect themselves and their facilities.
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11:30 AM12:30 PMLunch
On Your Own
12:30 PM01:30 PMCall Before You Dig
By calling 811 a few business days before digging, you can prevent accidental damage to buried lines such as water, gas and electric
811
01:30 PM03:00 PMCybersecurity
This session provides a practical introduction to cybersecurity risks faced by water and wastewater utilities. Participants will learn essential steps to strengthen system protection, recognize threats, and improve overall cyber readiness.
CISA
03:00 PM04:00 PMEmergency Response and Risk and Resilience
This  section guides participants through the fundamentals of emergency response planning and risk and resilience assessment for water and wastewater systems. It highlights practical steps to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wide range of potential hazards.
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Event Information

Semmes Community Center
10141 Moffett Road
Semmes, AL 36575
  • CEH Type:
  • Water/Wastewater
  • CEH Hours:
  • 7 hours
  • Start Date:
  • 02/25/2026
  • Start Time:
  • 8:00 AM
  • Cost:
  • $0.00

Event Point of Contact

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Jon Lowe
Class Moderator