Operator Certification Program
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The purpose of this web document is to provide a list of approved water operator instructor-led courses that have open registration for those interested in becoming certified water operators in New York State and those fulfilling renewal requirements. The training courses listed below are classroom-based; those interested in correspondence or web-based courses should review that document. The cost of training is not set by the Department and must be discussed with the training sponsor.
The information contained in this document changes daily and this document is refreshed every month. Please refer back to this page often in order to find new and updated information.
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| SPONSOR/SCHOOL | GRADE/COURSE | DATES/TIMES | COST | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC | Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 04/28/2025 to 05/03/2025 |
$1200 | Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 06/02/2025 to 06/07/2025 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 09/15/2025 to 09/20/2025 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 10/20/2025 to 10/23/2025 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 11/17/2025 to 11/22/2025 |
$1200 | ||
| Cross Connection Control Bureau NYC | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | 06/03/2025 to 06/28/2025 |
$1500 | Allan Wishnoff (718) 752-9630 |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/02/2025 to 06/05/2025 |
$750 | Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/23/2025 to 06/26/2025 |
$750 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 08/18/2025 to 08/21/2025 |
$750 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 12/15/2025 to 12/18/2025 |
$750 | ||
| DST-NY | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/14/2025 to 04/17/2025 |
$995 | David Medina (516) 586-3840 |
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 05/12/2025 to 05/15/2025 |
$995 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/09/2025 to 06/12/2025 |
$995 | ||
| Hudson Valley Community College | Grade A/B Water Treatment Plant Operator | 03/24/2025 to 05/15/2025 |
$1250 | Neil R. Bonesteel, P.E. (518) 605-1525 |
| Jamestown Community College | Grade A/B (Water Treatment Plant Operator) | 04/28/2025 to 05/09/2025 |
$1595 | Jackie Patterson (716) 363-6585 |
| Grade C (Water System Operator) | 06/16/2025 to 06/16/2025 |
$725 | ||
| Grade D (Water Distribution System) | 07/22/2025 to 07/24/2025 |
$725 | ||
| Grade 1 Supervisory Management Course | 08/11/2025 to 08/14/2025 |
$1200 | ||
| Grade D (Water Distribution System) | 09/23/2025 to 09/25/2025 |
$725 | ||
| Grade C (Water System Operator) | 09/30/2025 to 10/02/2025 |
$725 | ||
| Grade A/B (Water Treatment Plant Operator) | 10/20/2025 to 10/31/2025 |
$1595 | ||
| NYS Backflow Testers Association | Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 04/07/2025 to 04/11/2025 |
$1000 | John E. Cimino (914) 280-3073 |
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 04/21/2025 to 04/25/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 05/05/2025 to 05/09/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 05/12/2025 to 05/16/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 06/16/2025 to 06/20/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 06/23/2025 to 06/27/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 07/14/2025 to 07/18/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 08/11/2025 to 08/15/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 08/18/2025 to 08/22/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 09/15/2025 to 09/19/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 09/22/2025 to 09/26/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 10/13/2025 to 10/17/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 10/27/2025 to 10/31/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 11/17/2025 to 11/21/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 12/01/2025 to 12/05/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| Backflow Tester Training (Initial) | 12/08/2025 to 12/12/2025 |
$1000 | ||
| New England Water Works Association | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/08/2025 to 04/11/2025 |
$850 | Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/15/2025 to 04/18/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 05/06/2025 to 05/09/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 05/06/2025 to 05/09/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 05/13/2025 to 05/16/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/03/2025 to 06/06/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/10/2025 to 06/13/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/17/2025 to 06/20/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 07/15/2025 to 07/18/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 07/15/2025 to 07/18/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 07/29/2025 to 08/07/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 08/12/2025 to 08/15/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 08/19/2025 to 08/22/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 08/19/2025 to 08/22/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 09/09/2025 to 09/12/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 09/09/2025 to 09/12/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 09/23/2025 to 09/26/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 09/23/2025 to 09/26/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 10/07/2025 to 10/10/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 10/07/2025 to 10/10/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 11/04/2025 to 11/07/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 11/04/2025 to 11/07/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 11/18/2025 to 11/21/2025 |
$850 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 12/09/2025 to 12/12/2025 |
$850 | ||
| New York Rural Water Association | Grade D Initial Certification Course | 06/24/2025 to 06/27/2025 |
$675 | Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
| SUNY Morrisville - Morrisville State College | Grade C Operators Initial Certification Course | 09/08/2025 to 09/08/2025 |
$525 | Cory Sawyer Scholefield (315) 684-6082 |
| Grade D Operators Initial Certification Course | 09/22/2025 to 09/23/2025 |
$325 | ||
| Grade B Operators Initial Certification Course | 11/17/2025 to 11/21/2025 |
$575 | ||
| SUNY Ulster | Grade D Certification Course (Remote) | 04/01/2025 to 04/29/2025 |
$725 | Barbara Reer (845) 802-7171 |
| Southern New York-Long Island Water Works School | Grade I: Supervisory Management Course | 09/08/2025 to 10/20/2025 |
$600 | Richard Tobin (516) 785-6451 |
| Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/14/2025 to 04/17/2025 |
$900 | Tom Studer (607) 772-0344 |
| Specialty Pipeline Services | Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 04/13/2025 to 04/20/2025 |
$900 | Raymond Jovine (914) 497-2058 |
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 05/15/2025 to 05/22/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 06/08/2025 to 06/15/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 07/13/2025 to 07/20/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 08/10/2025 to 08/17/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 09/14/2025 to 09/21/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 10/12/2025 to 10/19/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 11/09/2025 to 11/16/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 12/14/2025 to 12/21/2025 |
$900 | ||
| W2Operator Training Group | Grade B/C Certification Course | 04/07/2025 to 04/11/2025 |
$600 | Jenae Withey (607) 753-1477 |
| Grade I Advanced Operations | 04/28/2025 to 04/28/2025 |
$1150 | ||
| Grade I Supervisory Management | 05/05/2025 to 05/08/2025 |
$900 | ||
| Grade D Certification Course | 05/12/2025 to 05/16/2025 |
$650 | ||
| Grade B/C Certification Course | 06/02/2025 to 06/06/2025 |
$600 | ||
| Grade B/C Certification Course | 09/08/2025 to 09/12/2025 |
$600 | ||
| Grade D Certification Course | 10/20/2025 to 10/24/2025 |
$650 | ||
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. | Backflow Intial Certification Course | 04/28/2025 to 05/03/2025 |
$950 | Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 06/09/2025 to 06/12/2025 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 09/08/2025 to 09/11/2025 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 10/06/2025 to 10/11/2025 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 12/08/2025 to 12/11/2025 |
$950 |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
04/11/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Chautauqua County Department of Health Casey Miller (716) 753-4766 |
04/09/2025 | Chautauqua | 2025 CCWWA Annual Meeting & Operator Training | Celoron | 5 | classroom |
| Don Coalts Tim Clayton (518) 888-5341 |
04/30/2025 | Grade A Lab Course | 7 | workshop | ||
| Hudson Valley Water Works Conference Jay Beaumont (845) 275-2935 |
04/10/2025 | Orange | 2025 April Seminar | Middletown | 4 | conference |
| Long Island Water Conference Arnold Palleschi (516) 364-9890 x3426 |
04/30/2025 | Suffolk | Bacteriology & Sampling | Bay Shore | 2.5 | workshop |
| Mueller Company Andrew Quinn (518) 225-9529 |
04/08/2025 | Nassau | Proper Hydrant and Valve Operation & Maintainence | Great Neck | 3.5 | workshop |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
04/14/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | York | 4 | workshop |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
04/08/2025 | Warren | Financial Management Basics for Small Utilities | Lake George | 6 | classroom |
| 04/15/2025 | Chautauqua | PFOS & PFAS Treatment & Disposal / Basic Electricty | Dunkirk | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/16/2025 | Madison | PFOS & PFAS Treatment & Disposal / Basic Electricty | Canastota | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/16/2025 | Chautauqua | Water Fluoridation in NYS | Mayville | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/22/2025 | St Lawrence | Chemical Feed Pumps Workshop | Canton | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/23/2025 | Jefferson | Chemical Feed Pumps Workshop | Watertown | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/29/2025 | Erie | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Alden | 6 | classroom | |
| 04/30/2025 | Albany | Pump & Motor Applications and Maintenance/Standard Operating Procedures | Albany | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
04/15/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Young Professionals Summit | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference |
| 04/15/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 1 - Opening General Session | Saratoga Springs | 1 | conference | |
| 04/15/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 2 - Water Quality & Treatment | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/15/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 3 - Utility Risk & Resiliency | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/15/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 4 - Source Water Protection | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 5 - Regulatory & Funding Panel | Saratoga Springs | 1.5 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 6 - Lead & Copper Compliance | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 7A - Workforce Development & Top Ops | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 7B - Glens Falls Water Treatment Plant Tour | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 8 - Emerging Technologies | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 9 - Distribution & Storage | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 10 - Operations | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/16/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 11 - Residual Management & Treatment | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/17/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 12 - Water Source & Supply | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/17/2025 | Saratoga | 2025 Spring Conference: Session 13 - Drinking Water Essentials | Saratoga Springs | 2 | conference | |
| 04/23/2025 | Suffolk | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Melville | 7 | classroom | |
| 04/24/2025 | UV/VIS: How We Measure Water & Wastewater Quality With Light | 1 | teleconference/webcast/videotape | |||
| Northern New York Water Works Conference Robert M. Henninger (315) 244-5266 |
04/09/2025 | St Lawrence | 2025 Spring Conference | Potsdam | 6 | conference |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
04/29/2025 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
05/10/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
05/30/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| Jamestown Community College Jackie Patterson (716) 363-6585 |
05/14/2025 | Chautauqua | Basic Lab Skills | Olean | 5 | workshop |
| 05/28/2025 | Chautauqua | Microbiology | Olean | 4 | classroom | |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
05/05/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | North Kingtown | 4 | workshop |
| 05/05/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Bayville | 4 | workshop | |
| 05/12/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Gardiner | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
05/07/2025 | Onondaga | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Cicero | 6 | classroom |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Basics in Communication | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Navigating Choppy Waters | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Quantifying Quality | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: The Journey to Location Analytics | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Fundamentals of Underground Utility Locating | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Infrastructure in Support of Existing Housing | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Suspended Air Flotation | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/19/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Solutions for Problematic Pump Stations | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: The Buried Truth Uncovered | Verona | 2 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: USDA Rural Development Funding/Technical Updates | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: PFAS - What To Do Before You Do It | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: DOH Regulatory Update | Verona | 2 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Using Pressure Data to Determine Event Location | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/20/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Electrical Safety in the Dailty Utility World | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference:Financing Options with CoBank | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Swordfish - Electrical Resistance to Find Lead | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Laboratory Sample Submission - Chain of Custody | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: Inventory Management | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| 05/21/2025 | Oneida | 46th Annual Conference: PFAS - Forever Ends Today | Verona | 1 | conference | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
05/06/2025 | Saratoga | Dam Safety | Ballston Spa | 4 | classroom |
| 05/06/2025 | Rockland | Reading & Understanding Engineering Plans & Specs for Water/Wastewater | Suffern | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/07/2025 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/08/2025 | Cattaraugus | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Olean | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/13/2025 | Livingston | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Hemlock | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/14/2025 | Tompkins | Protection From Chlorine and Biohazards in Water and Wastewater | Ithaca | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/19/2025 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/28/2025 | Oneida | Protection From Chlorine and Biohazards in Water and Wastewater | Utica | 4 | classroom | |
| Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School Tom Studer (607) 772-0344 |
05/08/2025 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| Westchester Water Works Conference Raymond Jovine (914) 497-2058 |
05/08/2025 | Westchester | An Intro to Electro-Hydraulic Actuators & PFAS Removal and Destruction | Peekskill | 3 | conference |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
05/05/2025 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Ppoughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
06/13/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| American Water Works Association Sarah Abeyta (303) 734-3472 |
06/08/2025 | Out of State | ACE25 Conference & Expo | Denver | 23 | conference |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
06/06/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 06/20/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| 06/27/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
06/02/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Penns Grove | 4 | workshop |
| 06/09/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hartford | 4 | workshop | |
| 06/10/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 4 | workshop | |
| 06/16/2025 | Albany | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Latham | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
06/03/2025 | Dutchess | Water Fluoridation in NYS | Poughkeepsie | 6 | classroom |
| 06/11/2025 | Ontario | OSHA (10 hr.) Construction Safety and Health Training | Canandaigua | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/11/2025 | Clinton | Water Fluoridation in NYS | Plattsburgh | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/24/2025 | St Lawrence | OSHA (10 hr.) Construction Safety and Health Training | Canton | 4 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
06/03/2025 | Tioga | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Owego | 7 | classroom |
| 06/17/2025 | Rensselaer | Protection From Chlorine and Biohazards in Water and Wastewater | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/20/2025 | Suffolk | Water Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/24/2025 | Erie | Water Storage Tank Selection and O&M / K9 Leak Detection | Springville | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/25/2025 | Livingston | Protection From Chlorine and Biohazards in Water and Wastewater | Hemlock | 4 | classroom | |
| Westchester Backflow Prevention School Mike Sweeney (914) 737-2183 |
06/02/2025 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 06/09/2025 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
06/13/2025 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
07/12/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
07/14/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Boonton | 4 | workshop |
| 07/14/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 4 | workshop | |
| 07/28/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Northampton | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
07/09/2025 | Clinton | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Plattsburgh | 6 | classroom |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
07/01/2025 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
08/15/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 08/22/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
08/11/2025 | Clinton | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Plattsburgh | 4 | workshop |
| 08/18/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Topsham | 4 | workshop | |
| 08/18/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Groton | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
08/20/2025 | Ontario | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Canandaigua | 6 | classroom |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
08/06/2025 | Rockland | Water Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance | Suffern | 4 | classroom |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
08/26/2025 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
09/05/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Jamestown Community College Jackie Patterson (716) 363-6585 |
09/10/2025 | Chautauqua | Basic Hydraulics | Dunkirk | 4 | workshop |
| 09/10/2025 | Chautauqua | Chlorine Disinfection | Dunkirk | 4 | workshop | |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
09/08/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Haworth | 4 | workshop |
| 09/08/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Keene | 4 | workshop | |
| 09/22/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | York | 4 | workshop | |
| 09/22/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
09/10/2025 | Orleans | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Albion | 6 | classroom |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
09/22/2025 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom |
| 09/26/2025 | Suffolk | GIS and Facilities Management | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 09/30/2025 | Wyoming | Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control | Perry | 4 | conference | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
09/12/2025 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 09/29/2025 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Ppoughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Community College Jackie Patterson (716) 363-6585 |
10/15/2025 | Chautauqua | Basic Lab Skills | Dunkirk | 5 | workshop |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
10/06/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | South Burlington | 4 | workshop |
| 10/06/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Hamden | 4 | workshop | |
| 10/28/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
10/07/2025 | Clinton | Financial Management Basics for Small Utilities | Plattsburgh | 6 | classroom |
| 10/08/2025 | Columbia | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Ghent | 6 | classroom | |
| 10/08/2025 | Jefferson | Financial Management Basics for Small Utilities | Watertown | 6 | classroom | |
| 10/23/2025 | Orange | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Maybrook | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
10/01/2025 | Erie | Phosphorus: A Holistic Approach to Corrosion Control | Williamsville | 4 | conference |
| 10/08/2025 | Jefferson | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Watertown | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/09/2025 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/15/2025 | Monroe | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Rochester | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/21/2025 | Wyoming | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Perry | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/22/2025 | Erie | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Williamsville | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/28/2025 | Saratoga | Operators Need To Know - Water Treatment Plants and Processes | Ballston Spa | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/29/2025 | Seneca | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Seneca Falls | 7 | classroom | |
| Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School Tom Studer (607) 772-0344 |
10/09/2025 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
10/21/2025 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Westchester Backflow Prevention School Mike Sweeney (914) 737-2183 |
10/13/2025 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 10/20/2025 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
11/01/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Don Coalts Tim Clayton (518) 888-5341 |
11/19/2025 | Grade A Lab Course | 7 | workshop | ||
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
11/03/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Portland | 4 | workshop |
| 11/17/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Penns Grove | 4 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
11/19/2025 | Clinton | Chemical Safety for Water & Wastewater Treatment | Plattsburgh | 6 | classroom |
| 11/19/2025 | Tioga | Laboratory (Grade A-Compliant) | Apalachin | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Trina Carman (315) 960-1772 |
11/03/2025 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom |
| 11/05/2025 | Clinton | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Peru | 7 | classroom | |
| 11/06/2025 | Clinton | Disinfection in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plus | Peru | 6 | classroom | |
| 11/12/2025 | Westchester | Cross Connection Control | Peekskill | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/19/2025 | Nassau | PVC Pipe for Mains - Standards and Installation | Woodbury | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/20/2025 | Rensselaer | Operators Need To Know - Water Treatment Plants and Processes | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School Tom Studer (607) 772-0344 |
11/06/2025 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
11/25/2025 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
12/05/2025 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
12/19/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| New England Water Works Association Don Bunker (508) 893-7979 |
12/08/2025 | Out of State | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Holliston | 4 | workshop |
| Southern Tier Backflow Prevention School Tom Studer (607) 772-0344 |
12/10/2025 | Broome | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Binghamton | 4 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
12/12/2025 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
Videos:
The following videos are available to be loaned to Local Health Units only! Operators, please relay your interest to your Local health Unit and request that they organize, apply and get approval to hold a training session for water operators based on videos
| Video Title | Running Time in Hours |
|---|---|
| 2006 Virtual System Explorer DVD-video only | 3 |
| AWWA Teleconference:Excellence in Water Quality Distribution | 3 |
| AWWA64090: Water Supply Operations - Source Water Protection | 0.25 |
| AWWA64093: Water Supply Operations: Disinfection Strategies | 0.25 |
| AWWA64095: Water Supply Operations: Ozone and UV | 0.25 |
| AWWA64097: Turbidity Measurement and Particle Counting | 0.25 |
| AWWA64099: Water Supply Operations: SCADA and Instrumentatio | 0.25 |
| AWWA64109: Water Supply Operations: Distribution Systems | 0.25 |
| AWWA64110: Water Supply Operations: Centrifugal Pumps | 0.25 |
| AWWA64112: Water Supply Operations: Water Loss Control | 0.25 |
| AWWA64127: Operator Math Made Easy | 0.25 |
| AWWA64128: Operator Chemistry Made Easy | 0.75 |
| AWWA64146: Top Consumer Questions About Drinking Water | 0.25 |
| AWWA64173: On the Job: Sampling | 0.25 |
| AWWA64190: Unidirectional Flushing | 0.25 |
| AWWA64218: Reliable Coliform Sampling for Water Systems | 0.25 |
| AWWA64227: New Horizons: The New Workplace | 0.25 |
| AWWA64272: Water Supply Operations - Water Sources | 0.25 |
| AWWA64281: Water Main Disinfection and Dechlorination | 0.25 |
| AWWA64302: Rural Water Management | 0.25 |
| AWWA64320: GIS for Water Utilities | 0.25 |
| AWWA64322: Hydrants | 0.25 |
| AWWA64323: Water Mains | 0.25 |
| AWWA64324: Valves | 0.25 |
| AWWA64325: Services and Meters | 0.25 |
| AWWA64326: Pumps and Motors | 0.25 |
| AWWA64328: Recovering from Disaster: Hurricanes and Power Fa | 0.5 |
| AWWA64356: The Water Workforce Crisis | 0.25 |
| AWWA65068:Emergency Planning-Big Picture for Water Utilities | 0.5 |
| AWWA65105: Tapping Into SDWA:Opportunities and Challenges | 0.25 |
| AWWA65113: Public Affairs for Water Utilities | 0.5 |
| AWWA65121: Preparing for Water Main Breaks | 0.25 |
| AWWA65140: Safety First: Water Utility Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65193: Elevated Water Storage Tanks: Safety and Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65218: Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Utilities | 0.25 |
| AWWA65226: New Horizons: Critical Infrastructure Protection | 0.5 |
| AWWA65233: Security Risk Assessment for Water Utilities | 2.5 |
| AWWA65247: Water System Security-Video Field Guide | 0.5 |
| AWWA65251: Utility Perimeter Security | 0.25 |
| AWWA65255: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control | 0.25 |
| AWWA65268: Water System Security-Bio Threat and Mitigation | 0.25 |
| AWWA65269: Water System Security-Distribution Sys Protection | 0.5 |
| AWWA65315: The Shrinking Workforce | 3.5 |
| Before You Begin...Cross Connections(*overlap with SS video) | 0.25 |
| ComputerCD Montana Water Ctr's Small Utility Board Training | 3 |
| EPA & the Weather Channel: After the Storm | 0.25 |
| EPA Arsenic Treatment Technology | 1 |
| EPA Virtual Water Treatment Plant Tour CD-ROM | 0.25 |
| Liquid Assets- The Story of our Water Infrastructure | 1.5 |
| Modern Marvels: Aqueducts - Man Made Rivers of Life | 0.75 |
| Modern Marvels: City Water | 0.75 |
| Modern Marvels: Plumbing: The Arteries of Civilization | 0.75 |
| Modern Marvels: Water | 0.75 |
| Sanitary Survey Inspection, Before You Begin | 2.5 |
| USC: Field Testing Backflow Preventers (with USC CCC Manual) | 2.5 |
| USC: Working Together for Safe Water | 0.25 |
| Water Infrastructure Successful Strategies for Local Leaders | 0.25 |
