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

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 18, 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.