ARWA Training Class

Water and Wastewater Operations: Equipment, Infrastructure, and Smart Utilities

Join ARWA for a day of practical training on water and wastewater utility operations. Sessions will cover wastewater pumps and control panels, hydrants, valves, and ductile iron pipe, followed by ways to use metering, leak detection, pressure data, and asset management tools to improve system reliability and guide maintenance decisions.

Class Agenda

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08:00 AM09:00 AM

Wastewater Pumps, Control Panels, and Systems

Review types of wastewater pumps. Discuss the sizing and application of wastewater pumps. Review typical pumping systems and their configurations and controls.


Austin Baker
09:00 AM10:00 AM

ALPHA Hydrants and Valves with AFC 

Learn about American Flow Control valves, American-Darling fire hydrants, and Alpha products, highlighting key features, applications, maintenance and solutions for reliable water distribution systems.


Mitch Mathaias and Clint Alford
10:00 AM11:00 AM

Ductile Iron Pipe/ ACIPCO 

Cast iron pipe has been around for hundreds of years. We will look at the design of ductile iron pipe, the standards that go along with ductile iron pipe, and how it’s made.


Jim Ballentine
11:00 AM12:00 PMLunch
Provided by Vendor
12:00 PM01:00 PM

From Data to Action: Building a Smarter Utility

Explore how utilities are using data and technology to identify issues sooner, improve operational efficiency, prioritize maintenance activities, and build a more proactive approach to managing water infrastructure.


Adam Breer
01:00 PM02:00 PM

The Future of Metering with Kamstrup 

Discover how advanced meter functionality and acoustic leak detection can transform your approach to identifying and reducing non-revenue water loss


Amanda McCary
02:00 PM03:00 PM

The Power of Pressure Data

Explore how pressure monitoring solutions provide utilities with continuous visibility into system conditions, helping utilities identify issues sooner, and improve operational awareness.


Tina Moffitt
03:00 PM04:00 PM

Transforming Water Utility Asset management with VODA.ai 

Explore techniques that leverage artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help water utilities identify high-risk pipeline failures, reduce water loss, and improve long-term system reliability.


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Event Information

Vestavia Hills Civic Center
1090 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
  • CEH Type:
  • Water/Wastewater
  • CEH Hours:
  • 7 hours
  • Start Date:
  • 11/17/2026
  • Start Time:
  • 8:00 AM
  • Cost:
  • $0.00

Event Point of Contact

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Jon Lowe
Class Moderator