Here you will find detailed information about upcoming training courses for the operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities in Virginia, ranging from small, onsite systems to the largest municipal plants.
If you have any questions, please contact Cary Hoge, Program Coordinator, Continuing and Professional Education at Virginia Tech, by email at cdinkins@vt.edu, or phone 540-231-5182.
Upcoming Programs
April 10, 2024
Broadcast Topic: Coagulation and Flocculation and Mixing – Register Here
Format / Location : Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration Available: April 8, 20024 at 12:00pm
Bill Knocke - Dr. William R. Knocke is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he has been a faculty member for 42 years. Dr. Knocke teaches multiple courses at Virginia Tech related to the various chemical and physical processes employed in drinking water treatment facilities. He has likewise served as a professional consultant to a large number of water utilities on ways to improve water treatment operations, with a primary focus on enhancing iron and manganese removal methods. Dr. Knocke has authored or co-authored over one hundred publications focused on water treatment techniques.
May 6-10, 2024
Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems – Register Here
Format/Location: Virginia Beach (Various Locations)
Cost Commuter $100.00/Lodger $150.00
Register by: April 22, 2024
May 15, 2024
Broadcast Topic: TBA – Register Here
Format/Location: Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration Available: May 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm
June 3-7, 2024
Applied Math and Basic Science for Waterworks Operators - Register Here
Format/Location: Hyatt Place Blacksburg, VA
Cost Commuter $100.00/Lodger $150.00
Register by: May 20, 2024
June 12, 2024
Broadcast Topic: TBA - Register Here
Format/Location: Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Register by June 10, 2024 at 12:00PM
June 25-27, 2024
Contaminants of Concern: Chemistry, Toxicity and Treatment - Register Here
Format/Location: The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Cost Commuter $100.00/Lodger $150.00 - Register Contaminants of Concern Register by: June 11, 2024
July 9-11, 2024
Management, Methods, and Money: Understanding Concepts in Capacity Development – Register Here
Format/Location: The Westin Richmond, VA
Cost $100.00/Lodger $125.00
Registration Available: February 9-June 24, 2024
July 17, 2024
Broadcast Topic: TBA – Register Here
Format/Location: Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Register by: July 15, 2024 by 12:00pm
August 5-9, 2024
Water Treatment Plant Operators Short Courses – Register Here
Format/Location: The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Registration Available: March 5, 2024 - July 8, 2024
August 12-16, 2024
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Short Courses – Register Here
Format/Location: The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Registration Available: March 5, 2024 – July 15, 2024
August 27-29, 2024
Establishing a Successful and Sustainable Waterworks: Revenues, Rates and Funding - Register Here
Format/Location: The Westin Richmond
Cost $100/Lodger $125.00
Registration Available: February 27-August 13, 2024
September 18, 2024
Broadcast Topic: TBA - Register Here
Format/Location: Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Register by: September 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm
September 24-26, 2024
Groundwater Math for Small Systems - Check Back Soon for Registration Link
Format/Location: The Westin Richmond, VA
Cost Commuter $100.00/Lodger $150.00 –
Registration Available: March 24, 2024 – September 10, 2024
October 16, 2024
Broadcast Topic: - TBA - Register Here
Format/Location: Online - Zoom
Cost: Free
Register by : October 14, 2024 at 12:00pm
October 28-November 1, 2024
Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems – Check Back Soon for Registration Link
Format/Location: Roanoke/Salem, VA (Various Locations)
Cost $125.00/Lodger $175.00
Registration Available: April 28, 2024 – October 14, 2024
November 12-13, 2024
Hands-on Training at a Full-Scale Water Plant - Check Back Soon for Registration Link
Format/Location: Roanoke, VA
Registration Available: May 12, 2024 – October 29, 2024
November 20, 2024
Broadcast Topic: TBA - Register Here
Format/Location: Online Only
Cost: Free
Register by: November 18, 2024