New Operator Orientation

A practical one-day orientation for new water and wastewater operators.

Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Credit: 8 hours, all licenses (Core)
Location: Lincoln Center, 436 East 22nd Ave, Torrington, Wyoming
Parking: South and north sides
Cost: Free of Charge

New to the water or wastewater industry? This one-day orientation is designed to help new operators understand the fundamentals of utility operations, roles and responsibilities, regulatory requirements, resources available to assist them, and the many hats operators wear in serving their communities.

Participants will learn about all the things they need to know but may be afraid to ask, including acronyms, math, safety, sampling, reporting, and working with their board or council. This class is designed to answer the questions every new operator has and provide practical information that can be applied immediately on the job.

Whether you are preparing for certification, recently hired, or simply looking to better understand your role, this class will provide a practical foundation for a successful career in the water and wastewater industry.

Decision makers, board members, council members, managers, and supervisors are also encouraged to attend. This class provides valuable insight into the roles, responsibilities, and challenges faced by new operators and can help communities better support their staff, understand training and certification requirements, and make informed hiring and operational decisions.

Register for New Operator Orientation

WARWS Mini-Conference

Summer is coming at you—and so is Wyoming Rural Water!

Join WARWS in Torrington for two days of training, networking, regulatory updates, cybersecurity, drought planning, licensing information, and practical discussions you can take back to your system.

Dates: July 15–16, 2026
Location: Lincoln Center, Torrington, Wyoming
Fees: $279 Member | $409 Nonmember | $145 One Day

Register for the Mini-Conference View the Full Agenda


Training Links

EPA Rules Updates 06/24/20 – Cyber Security Presentations

On-line Training Available:
SunCoast Learning Systems

Wyoming Lagoon Examination Need-to-Know Criteria

Lagoon Examination PDF


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