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May 4-8, 2026 One Week Intensive Operator Certification Training

Monday, May 4, 2026 to Friday, May 8, 2026

Indiana American Water Greenwood

153 North Emerson Ave
Greenwood, IN 46143

Event Details

Presented by:

Indiana Section AWWA (INAWWA)- Alliance of Indiana Rural Water (AIRW)- Indiana American Water Company (INAW)-Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)*- *IDEM will serve as the exam proctor only on Friday.

Location:  Indiana American Water Company
153 North Emerson Avenue
Greenwood, IN 46143

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Bring your preferred AWWA or Sacramento State manuals based on exam grade.

AWWA Texts
🌐 www.awwa.org
📞 800-926-7337

• Water Distribution – Grades 1-2 & 3-4
• Water Treatment – Grades 1, 2 & 3-4
• AWWA Catalog No.: WSOSET-1E (5-book set)

Sacramento State – Office of Water Programs
🌐 Office of Water Programs 
📞 (916) 278-6142

• Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance
• Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volumes 1 & 2

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• New operators learning water treatment and distribution fundamentals
• Prospective operators preparing to take the state certification exam
• Experienced operators looking to refresh and strengthen core knowledge

Why Attend:

• Intensive, fast-paced, in-person exam review
• Covers Treatment & Distribution – All Grades
• Instruction aligned with IDEM study guides & manuals
• Expert-led by Scott Ham
• Designed to maximize retention and increase pass rates
• Ideal timing — review immediately before exam day

Important Dates: Pre-Requisite Meetings (Mandatory):
April 13, 15, and 17

Dates of Training Course:
May 4 – May 7
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Meals: Light pastries & coffee each morning, lunch provided daily

Exam Day:
May 8
(IDEM Proctored Exam – written; not graded on-site)

For More Information:

Indiana Section American Water Works Association Logo PO Box 127
Brownsburg, IN 46112
866.213.2796

Only 20 spots Available- register early- these spots will fill up fast.

EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 23- SEND TO SCOTT BEFOREHAND

Scott Ham 812-406-9181
 scott.ham@amwater.com

IMPORTANT NOTES

🔒 Seating is limited and expected to fill quickly
🕒 32 hours of in-person instruction
📝 Mandatory Requirement:
All attendees must email completed IDEM exam applications to Scott Ham for review before submitting to IDEM
📬 IDEM exams are not graded on-site