Southwest District Water Operators School

Conducted by the:

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Redwood Area Community Center
901 E. Cook Street
Redwood Falls, Minnesota 56283

Registration details for Southwest School

• Fee: $40
• Register and pay on-line:
  MN AWWA Community Calendar
• 6 credit hours for attendance

Agenda

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Morning

Registration at 7:30 a.m. (sessions start at 8:00)

Welcome and American Water Works Association Update

OSHA Compliance/Confined Space - Andrea Kuzj, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Sanitary Inspections - Rebecca Toews, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Communicating with the Public - Stew Thornley , MDH

Pressure Transients in the Distribution System - George Elaro, Badger Meter

MDH Update - Maria Spitael, MDH

Afternoon

Cybersecurity - Aaron Morningstar and Jennifer Lotze, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Workers' Comp Injuries and Proper Personal Protective Equipment - Troy Walsh, League of Minnesota Cities

Iron and Manganese - Gunnar Kern, Bolton & Menk

Door Prizes

Water Operator Exam at 1:00 p.m.