Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators' Association upcoming events

DIST 9 BI-MONTHLY (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The District 9 Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held on Sept 17, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at El Catrin Mexican Grill in Batesville.

Agenda
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. How to prepare for MSDH Inspection

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Risk and Resilience Assessment

Total Training Credits
2 - Water Reg Hours

2 - Non-DEQ sponsored Hours

Contact
Newt Benson at publicworksdir@batesville.ms or 662-209-0909

Wastewater Operator Certification Shortcourse Exam Prep and CEUs (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This upcoming course will feature the full-week wastewater shortcourse, individual CEU wastewater sessions and exams. View the information below to learn more.

Wastewater Shortcourse / CEUs

The agenda will be released soon for the full wastewater shortcourse and individual wastewater CEU offerings. Up to 32 MDEQ sponsored hours will be awarded (8 hours per day).

Wastewater classes will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. from Oct. 26-30, 2026.

Attendance for the wastewater shortcourse is $400 for members and $550 for non-members. Exams are an additional $50 each. Participants must bring their own materials. A link has been placed below for each of the study materials. Non-Member fee includes a 3 year membership to MWPCOA.

Study materials:

2025 Need-to-Know Criteria - WPI - Water Professionals International

We strongly encourage all participants to print and study the provided materials and bring them with you to the shortcourse.

Exams Offered

Wastewater Class I, II, III, and IV and Collection Systems I and Collection Systems II exams will be given on Friday, Oct 30, 2026 from 8 a.m. - Noon.

Note: If you intend to take a Class IV exam, you must have proof that you have passed a Class Il exam. If you intend to take the test only, the fee will be $50 and you are required to have completed at least one wastewater shortcourse.

* Please bring a calculator and you must have a valid ID to take an exam.

How to Register

Register Online:
Click on the Register button at the left of your screen under General Registration. You will then go through the registration process where you will select which courses / exams you wish to take.

Register via Mail
You can scan and e-mail the registration form to admin@mwpcoa.org, or mail to MWPCOA, 37164 Hwy 315, Batesville, MS 38606.

DAY TRAINING - CENTRAL (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join MWPCOA for its upcoming day training course on October 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Grenada Lake Ranger Center, 2088 Scenic Loop 333, Grenada, MS 38901

Agenda

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Utility Operators Responsibilities

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. - Work Place Safety

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch on your own

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Sampling and Significate Deficiencies

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Water Operator Certification, Renewal & Re-certification

Contact

For more information, contact Romelle Britton at 601-519-6333 or admin@mwpcoa.org.