Upcoming Mass Rural Water Association Classes
All classes are 100% free, and offer TCH’s!
Download Flyer | To register, Contact: Erica Burns, eburns@massrwa.org, 413-230-4458
Current Classes:
All Things Ductile: Pipe, Valves, Hydrants & Fittings with Best Practices (#2026-21) This course provides an overview of Ductile Iron Pipe, including applications, handling, installation, and testing. Participants will also learn valve, hydrant, and fitting installation best practices, troubleshooting, and specialty valve selection, with a hands-on demonstration. October 6, 2026 9:00-2:30pm, Beverly Ma
VSS, D1, & T1 Certification Exam Preparatory Course: 3-Day (18-Hours) (#2026-22) This course prepares students for the VSS, D1, and T1 drinking water operator exams by covering small water system operations, including sampling, wells, distribution, storage, treatment, reporting, regulations, and essential water math. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to support exam success and earn upto 18 TCH credits for attending. October 9, 16, & 30, 2026 8:00-3:30pm, Essex Ma
From Peer to Leader: A Half-Day Workshop for New Water & Wastewater Utility Managers (#2026-23) This half-day workshop prepares new and aspiring water and wastewater utility managers with the essential supervisory skills to lead confidently from day one. Participants will learn the fundamentals of supervision, strengthen communication and accountability skills, and make the transition from individual contributor to effective leader. October 22, 2026 8:00am-12:30pm on Zoom
OSHA Hazard Recognition– is it in your DNA? (#2026-29) This full-day training covers OSHA General Industry standards and common workplace hazards, with a focus on warehouse and distribution operations. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, participants will learn practical strategies for hazard recognition, risk reduction, and injury prevention, including forklift safety, material handling, loading docks, ergonomics, electrical safety, and Hazard Communication. October 23, 2026, 7:30am-4:30pm, Aquinnah (*location subject to change)
EPA Water/Wastewater Cybersecurity Assessment Course (WCAT) (#2026-26)
This course introduces water and wastewater professionals to the EPA Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) and its role in strengthening utility cybersecurity. Participants will explore cybersecurity risks and regulatory drivers, learn how WCAT aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and gain practical experience completing the assessment, interpreting results, and developing action items and strategies for continuous improvement.
October 27, 2026, 9:00-11:30am, Centerville MA
SCADA Cybersecurity: Threats, Mitigations, & Regulatory Readiness (#2026-27)
This practical course introduces SCADA and OT cybersecurity for small and rural water and wastewater utilities. Participants will learn about common cyber threats, real-world incidents, practical security measures, and regulatory expectations, including preparation for MassDEP cybersecurity-related sanitary surveys. The course focuses on actionable strategies to reduce risk and strengthen cybersecurity in typical utility environments.
November 16, 2026, 8:00-12:30pm, Athol MA