Minnesota Water Operator Continuing Education

This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This five-hour continuing education course enhances skills in applying effective water utility management techniques, preparing risk management plans, identifying workplace hazards, responding to injuries, and addressing treatment plant risks. It also provides an overview of utility management theories and additional resources for further learning.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Take this course to get a thorough introduction to the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Water operators in Minnesota will learn about PPE requirements, the electrical safety program, training requirements, equipment troubleshooting, and more.

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Continue reviewing the NFPA 2024 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Minnesota water operators will learn about many topics including hazards associated with electrolytic cells, fuse types, battery room safety, and more.

This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Our Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection course will introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses, and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Minnesota’s climate and geography demand durable, well-managed water systems. This two-hour course introduces the essentials of pipeline infrastructure, covering how distribution systems operate, how pipelines are installed, and what materials are best suited for the job. It’s ideal for technicians, installers, and maintenance professionals working across the state.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

Water operators in Minnesota who take this course will understand the basics of storage tanks and their facilities. Course subjects include common tank types, general facility regulations, standards for facility and tank construction, the effects of water demand and general use. General maintenance and safety procedures, like proper sanitation, are also explored.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.

This two-hour program gives Minnesota water operators a comprehensive look at key components and challenges within U.S. water distribution systems (WDS). The course also explores how WDS adapts to community needs and highlights the environmental protocols and tactics operators must follow to maintain water quality and safety.

This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.