Northeast District Water Operators School

Conducted by the:

• Minnesota Department of Health, and
• American Water Works Association - Minnesota Section

April 15-17, 2025
Timberlake Lodge
144 SE 17th Street
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
218-326-2600 

A block of guest rooms is being held. Mention Northeast Water Operators School at a special rate.

Registration details for Northeast School

• Fee: $220 ($230 after March 31)
• Register and pay on-line:
  MN AWWA Community Calendar
   
• 16 credit hours for attendance

Applications for the certification exam must be received by the Minnesota Department of Health at least 15 days before the exam. Download the exam application below:

• Water Supply System Operator Exam Application (PDF)

or contact Noel Hansen: noel.hansen@state.mn.us, 651-201-4690.

Questions

Contact Stew Thornley: stew.thornley@state.mn.us, 651-201-4655 or Erin Culver erin.culver@state.mn.us, 651-201-4697 with questions about the school. For specific questions about the certification exam, contact Noel (information above).

Tentative agenda

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Morning

Registration begins at 7:45 a.m.

Water in Peru - Brian "B1" Rivers, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Water Equation - Matt Rasmussen and Rochelle Widmer, City of Minneapolis

Minnesota Department of Health Update - Hannah Mendez, MDH

When EPA Comes to Do an Inspection - Steve Pitkanen, City of Duluth, and Corey Larson, MDH

Afternoon

Vendor Show and Door Prizes

Operator Interface

Exam Prep will be held all day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Morning

Presentations from vendors, including a session on Legionella in Grand Rapids

Afternoon

Tour of the Grand Rapids Water Treatment Plant with a focus on what was done to overcome Legionella.

Thursday, April 17, 2024

Morning

Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements - Corey Mathisen, MDH

Lead and Copper Site Plans - Jackie Becker, MDH

20 Questions - Mark Proulx, City of Duluth

Understanding Drinking Water Requirements for Schools and Childcares - Anna "A. J." Schliep, MDH

Certification exams will be held at 8:30 a.m.