Register for the 2022 IRWA Spring Conference
Early Bird Registration Ends Friday, February 24
IRWA Spring Conference
March 9-11, 2022
The Riverside Hotel, Boise, Idaho
1.4 DW/WW

Choose from 50 training sessions and off-site tours. We have classes specifically designed for operation specialists. NEW THIS YEAR: we have included classes for utility system officials (including clerks, public works directors, mayors, city councilmembers and board members). Join us and learn about today's industry specific topics and issues! Download the entire Registration Information Packet at the IRWA website or click to enlarge the training schedule at the right. Prices increase $50 on February 25th. Please note: The Exhibit Hall is sold out and Exhibitor Registration is now closed.
Participate in Fun Pre-Conference Fundraisers
These fundraisers are open to everyone. You do not have to be attending IRWA Spring Conference.
TONY ELFERING MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
March 8, 2022
Warm Springs Golf Course, Boise
9:00 AM Check-In
10:00 AM Shotgun Start
$100/person or $400/team
SHOTGUN SHOOT
March 8, 2022
Black Dog Clays, Boise
12:00 PM Check-In & Warm-Ups
1:00 PM Main Event
$50/person registration fee
February Training available online and in-person
FEBRUARY'S WEBINAR WEDNESDAY!

SOURCE WATER
PROTECTION 101

February 9, 2022
0.1 DW
Online
Instructor: Andrew Jensen, IRWA

This training will discuss why Source Water Protection Plans are important for your communities and how to be great environmental stewards.
SANITARY SURVEY

February 22 & 24, 2022 - AM
0.6 DW
Online
Instructor: Gary Sievers, IRWA

This virtual training will focus on helping a system prepare for an upcoming sanitary survey or respond to significant deficiencies from a past sanitary survey. Record keeping, response procedures, avoiding common mistakes, and helpful resources will be discussed. You must attend both morning classes to earn CEUs.
HANDS-ON CONTROL VALVES HYDRAULICS & OPERATION MAINTENANCE

February 23, 2022
0.6 DW
Post Falls
Instructor: Robert Velasquez, Cimco-GC Systems

This class will cover the hydraulics, operation, and maintenance of the common control valve bodies and pilots used by water districts. You will receive classroom instruction and hands-on time with valves and pilots in a live training lab.
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY TESTER RE-CERTIFICATION

February 16, 2022
0.8 BAT
Boise
Instructor: Stuart Stacy, Stuart's Backflow

You will receive hands-training and have the opportunity to practice on all four assembly types as well as troubleshoot scenarios and situations found in the field.
City Signs, Water District Signs, and Water Tower Photos Wanted
IRWA would like to have a photo of
  • every city's welcome sign
  • utility or district sign
  • all water towers in Idaho
  • Idaho scenic landmarks
  • homeowner association signs or wells
We have started a slide show of these landmarks and it is shown in the IRWA building reception area. It would be nice to have everyone represented. Please send your high resolution photos to: tclark@idahoruralwater.com.
PLEASE READ IRWA’S COVID-19 POLICIES FOR IN-PERSON TRAINING CLASSES
Idaho Rural Water Association places the health and safety of our communities in the highest regard. As such we are doing our best to comply with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Idaho Governor’s office to limit the spread of COVID-19.

We will have hand sanitizer and masks available at class. We will disinfect table and chair surfaces prior to starting the class. If you have tested positive or been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 in the two weeks prior to class please do not attend. We will be conducting wellness checks at the beginning of class. We are happy to refund your payment if you are not feeling well on the day of the class. Thank you for your understanding as Idaho strives to rebound from the pandemic.  
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THANK YOU TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSORS, MOUNTAIN WATERWORKS AND DR. PIPELINE
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