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Maine Water Utilities Association provides in person and online training surrounding the waterworks industry to accompany your needs.

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Upcoming Training Classes

2025 MWUA Tech Field Day: GPS and Ground Penetrating Radar

The MWUA Technology Committee is pleased to bring you another hands-on training class to showcase
evolving technology in our industry. Two industry leading vendors will present and demo GNSS (GPS)
receivers, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) as well as pipe locating products that also sync with GNSS
receivers.

 

  • Time / Day: August 27, 2025 at 8:30am – 11:45am
  • Credits: 3.0 BLWSO TCHs/3.0 DEP TCHs
  • Location: Kennebec Water District, 131 Drummond Ave, Waterville
  • Training Brochure (PDF): Click Here
  • Register Online: Click Here

Maine Water Utilities Association has partnered with Tom’s Water Solutions to offer Operator Certification Training. The instructor, Tom Bahun, has been teaching various classes in the water and wastewater industries for more than 30 years! Please check out the Training Calendar for upcoming classes. The testimonials below are just a small fraction of the operators we’ve helped.

“The class helped me to focus my studies towards topics which would actually be on the test. I took both my 4 treatment and 4 distribution a week after the completion of the class and passed both.”
Vaughan Littlefield, Bangor Water DistrictPassed Treatment 4 & Distribution 4
“Tom’s Water Solutions’ treatment series was informative, interactive and entertaining multi-class series. Tom takes the time to make sure everyone understands the material and will provide extra time on certain subjects if needed. I would definitely recommend taking these prep classes from Tom’s Water Solutions!”
Marcus Knipp, Maine Water CompanyPassed Treatment 2 & Distribution 4
“I credit the class for me successfully passing my class 3 treatment exam the first time I took it.”
Frank Short, Belfast Water DistrictPassed Treatment 3
“I would recommend Tom’s tutoring. He was very helpful and with his assistance, I was able to pass the class 2 water distribution exam. Tom does a great job!”
Jamey Ivers, Portland Water DistrictPassed Distribution 2
“The Certification Prep Series is very beneficial for everyday work in the field.”
Samuel Langdon, Lisbon Water DepartmentPassed Treatment 1 & Distribution 1
“Tom added helpful hints beyond the PowerPoint. Updating our math knowledge was beneficial.”
Lindsay Bates, Auburn Water & Sewerage District
“Tom answered our questions, was patient with the students, and provided the necessary guidance.”
Ryan Duchette, Winthrop Utilities District
“Tom’s Water Solutions does a great job! I found the series helpful. Their communications were good!”
Travis Dyer, Maine Water CompanyPassed Distribution 1

Participation Terms & Policies

Photo Release: by registering for our classes, the attendee gives consent to MWUA to photograph their image to be used on the MWUA website, accessible to the public, social media posts and/or the MWUA newsletter. The attendee understands that no special compensation will be provided for the use of their image and they will not be informed in advance of the specific use of their image.

ADA Compliance / Dietary Needs: Attendee should notify MWUA in advance if they have physical needs, so that MWUA can ensure their comfort and full participation. 

Cancellations: Due to costs incurred by MWUA, if the attendee must cancel, MWUA requests seven business days before the start of the scheduled class/event for full reimbursement. Cancellations may be by phone, (207) 623-9511 or email, [email protected]. Refunds will not be provided if the cancellation request is not made within seven business days.