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.
Please be sure to have your e-mail software up and running so that clicking on a sponsor's contact will start an e-mail for you should the contact be a link. The document is organized by year and month of training; each month's training is in alphabetic order of training sponsor/provider - please jump to the month of interest or scroll through the information provided.
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- Initial Certification Courses
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| SPONSOR/SCHOOL | GRADE/COURSE | DATES/TIMES | COST | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC | Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 02/02/2026 to 02/07/2026 |
$1200 | Maurice Cosentino (516) 307-8423 |
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 04/27/2026 to 05/02/2026 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 06/01/2026 to 06/06/2026 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 09/14/2026 to 09/19/2026 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 10/05/2026 to 10/08/2026 |
$1200 | ||
| Backflow Tester Initial Certification Course | 11/16/2026 to 11/21/2026 |
$1200 | ||
| Cross Connection Control Bureau NYC | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | 06/02/2026 to 06/27/2026 |
$1500 | Allan Wishnoff (718) 752-9630 |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 12/15/2025 to 12/18/2025 |
$800 | Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 01/12/2026 to 01/15/2026 |
$800 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 02/16/2026 to 02/19/2026 |
$800 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/06/2026 to 04/09/2026 |
$800 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/08/2026 to 06/11/2026 |
$800 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 06/22/2026 to 06/25/2026 |
$800 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 08/17/2026 to 08/20/2026 |
$800 | ||
| DST-NY | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 01/20/2026 to 01/23/2026 |
$995 | David Medina (516) 586-3840 |
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 02/23/2026 to 02/26/2026 |
$995 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 03/23/2026 to 03/26/2026 |
$995 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 04/13/2026 to 04/16/2026 |
$995 | ||
| Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | 05/11/2026 to 05/14/2026 |
$995 | ||
| Jamestown Community College | Grade D (Water Distribution System) | 03/10/2026 to 03/12/2026 |
$725 | Jackie Patterson (716) 363-6585 |
| Grade A/B (Water Treatment Plant Operator) | 04/13/2026 to 04/24/2026 |
$1595 | ||
| Grade 1 Advanced Treatment Operations | 05/04/2026 to 05/08/2026 |
$1245 | ||
| Grade C (Water System Operator) | 06/02/2026 to 06/04/2026 |
$725 | ||
| Grade D (Water Distribution System) | 06/16/2026 to 06/18/2026 |
$725 | ||
| Grade A/B (Water Treatment Plant Operator) | 09/21/2026 to 10/02/2026 |
$1595 | ||
| Grade C (Water System Operator) | 10/13/2026 to 10/15/2026 |
$725 | ||
| Grade D (Water Distribution System) | 10/20/2026 to 10/22/2026 |
$725 | ||
| Kruger's Training Academy | 32-Hour Backflow Tester Certification Course | 12/13/2025 to 12/21/2025 |
$900 | Dustin Kruger (917) 887-5613 |
| 32-Hour Backflow Tester Certification Course | 01/06/2026 to 01/09/2026 |
$900 | ||
| 32-Hour Backflow Tester Certification Course | 01/12/2026 to 01/15/2026 |
$900 | ||
| New York Rural Water Association | Grade C & D Initial Certification | 03/23/2026 to 03/27/2026 |
$1000 | Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
| Southern New York-Long Island Water Works School | Grade B Initial Certification Course | 02/17/2026 to 04/06/2026 |
$800 | Richard Tobin (516) 785-6451 |
| Grade I: Supervisory Management Course | 09/08/2026 to 10/19/2026 |
$600 | ||
| Specialty Pipeline Services | Initial Certification for Certified Backflow Testers | 12/14/2025 to 12/21/2025 |
$900 | Raymond Jovine (914) 497-2058 |
| W2Operator Training Group | Grade B/C Certification Course | 03/16/2026 to 03/20/2026 |
$750 | Jenae Withey (607) 753-1477 |
| Grade A Certification Course | 03/30/2026 to 04/09/2026 |
$1150 | ||
| Grade I Advanced Operations | 04/27/2026 to 05/01/2026 |
$1150 | ||
| Grade I Supervisory Management | 05/04/2026 to 05/07/2026 |
$900 | ||
| Grade D Certification Course | 05/11/2026 to 05/15/2026 |
$700 | ||
| Grade B/C Certification Course | 06/15/2026 to 06/19/2026 |
$750 | ||
| Grade B/C Certification Course | 09/07/2026 to 09/11/2026 |
$750 | ||
| Grade D Certification Course | 10/19/2026 to 10/23/2026 |
$700 | ||
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. | Backflow Intial Certification Course | 12/13/2025 to 12/21/2025 |
$950 | Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 01/12/2026 to 01/15/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 01/26/2026 to 01/29/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 02/09/2026 to 02/12/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 02/09/2026 to 02/12/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 02/21/2026 to 03/01/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 03/09/2026 to 03/12/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 03/23/2026 to 03/28/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 04/07/2026 to 04/10/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 04/18/2026 to 04/26/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 04/20/2026 to 04/25/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 05/04/2026 to 05/07/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 05/18/2026 to 05/23/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 06/06/2026 to 06/14/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 06/13/2026 to 06/21/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 06/22/2026 to 06/25/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 06/29/2026 to 07/02/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 07/13/2026 to 07/16/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 07/27/2026 to 07/30/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 08/10/2026 to 08/13/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 08/10/2026 to 08/13/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 08/24/2026 to 08/27/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 09/09/2026 to 09/12/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 09/24/2026 to 09/29/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 10/03/2026 to 10/11/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 10/17/2026 to 10/25/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 10/23/2026 to 10/27/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 11/02/2026 to 11/05/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 11/09/2026 to 11/12/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 11/21/2026 to 11/29/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 12/12/2026 to 12/20/2026 |
$950 | ||
| Backflow Intial Certification Course | 12/15/2026 to 12/18/2026 |
$950 |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
12/19/2025 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| Don Coalts Tim Clayton (518) 888-5341 |
12/18/2025 | Grade A Lab Course | 7 | workshop | ||
| Long Island Water Conference Arnold Palleschi (516) 364-9890 x3426 |
12/17/2025 | Nassau | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Garden City Park | 2.5 | classroom |
| World Water Operator Training Company Chase Taylor (519) 981-1504 |
12/16/2025 | Winter Wise: The Cold Hard Facts About Distribution Systems | Online | 7 | teleconference/webcast/videotape | |
| 12/16/2025 | Overview of Water Storage Systems | Online | 7 | teleconference/webcast/videotape | ||
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
12/29/2025 | 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 |
01/10/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
01/09/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 01/16/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| Kruger's Training Academy Dustin Kruger (917) 887-5613 |
01/05/2026 | Out of State | 8-Hour Backflow Tester Re-Certification Course | Mahwah | 6 | workshop |
| 01/25/2026 | Nassau | 8-Hour Backflow Tester Re-Certification Course | Bellerose | 6 | workshop | |
| RCAP Solutions Jesse LaVigne (518) 971-1583 |
01/15/2026 | Oswego | Back to Basics: Coliform and Lean in Drinking Water | Oswego | 4 | classroom |
| Westchester Water Works Conference Raymond Jovine (914) 497-2058 |
01/15/2026 | Westchester | One Water Work Force & Tops Ops Contest | Pleasantville | 2 | conference |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
01/10/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 01/24/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 4 | classroom | |
| 01/24/2026 | 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 |
02/21/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
02/20/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| NYWEA Maggie Hoose (315) 422-7811 |
02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 1 - Involving the Community | New York | 1 | conference |
| 02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 2 - Small Systems, Big Impact | New York | 0.5 | conference | |
| 02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 3 - Design Build 1 | New York | 0.5 | conference | |
| 02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 7 - Cybersecurity - Protecting Our Water Asset | New York | 1.5 | conference | |
| 02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 10 - PFAS - Concerns and Next Steps 1 | New York | 1 | conference | |
| 02/02/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 11 - Energy Conservation & Generation | New York | 0.5 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 14 - Utility Management | New York | 1 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 15 - PFAS - Concerns and Next Steps 2 | New York | 0.5 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 18 - Energy Conservation & Generation 2 | New York | 0.5 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 21 - Design Build 2 | New York | 1 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 24 - SCADA to AI: The Future of Utility | New York | 2 | conference | |
| 02/03/2026 | New York | 98th Annual Meeting: Session 25 - When Asset Management Meets Operation | New York | 2 | conference | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
02/18/2026 | Rensselaer | Flow Control Valves | Troy | 4 | classroom |
| 02/19/2026 | Monroe | Filtration and PFAS | Rochester | 4 | classroom | |
| 02/24/2026 | Dutchess | Construction Management | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom | |
| 02/25/2026 | Nassau | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | Woodbury | 7 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
02/24/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Westchester Backflow Prevention School Michael Sweeney (914) 737-2183 |
02/03/2026 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 02/12/2026 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
02/13/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 02/24/2026 | 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 |
03/14/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
03/04/2026 | Chemung | Fire Hydrant/Valves O&M - Tour | Elmira | 4 | classroom |
| 03/24/2026 | Onondaga | Emerging Contaminants - PFAS | Minoa | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
03/05/2026 | Suffolk | Drinking Water Standards Development/NYSDEC CBS Requirements | Melville | 4 | classroom |
| 03/10/2026 | Oneida | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Utica | 7 | classroom | |
| 03/12/2026 | Rensselaer | Centrifugal Pumps | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 03/14/2026 | Cayuga | Bob Brower/ NYSAWWA Scientific Symposium | Auburn | 3 | teleconference/webcast/videotape | |
| 03/17/2026 | Tompkins | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Ithaca | 7 | classroom | |
| 03/19/2026 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom | |
| 03/25/2026 | Ontario | Operational Mathematics for Water & Wastewater | Ontario | 6 | classroom | |
| 03/26/2026 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| 03/31/2026 | Tioga | Treatment Plant & Distribution Worker Protection | Owego | 5 | classroom | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
03/06/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 03/15/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 4 | classroom | |
| 03/17/2026 | 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 |
04/17/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
04/10/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
04/01/2026 | Erie | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Williamsville | 7 | classroom |
| 04/22/2026 | Suffolk | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Melville | 7 | classroom | |
| 04/29/2026 | Ulster | Chlorine and Sodium Hypochlorite for Water and Wastewater Treatment | Kingston | 4 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
04/21/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| W2Operator Training Group Jenae Withey (607) 753-1477 |
04/10/2026 | Tompkins | Grade A Compliant Lab Course | Cortland | 6.5 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
04/17/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 04/30/2026 | 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 |
05/08/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Bureau NYC Allan Wishnoff (718) 752-9630 |
05/26/2026 | Queens | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course (ASSE) | Long Island City | 4 | workshop |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
05/06/2026 | St Lawrence | Water Fluoridation in New York State | Canton | 6 | classroom |
| 05/07/2026 | Seneca | Water Fluoridation in New York State | Waterloo | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
05/05/2026 | Tioga | Chlorine and Sodium Hypochlorite for Water and Wastewater Treatment | Owego | 4 | classroom |
| 05/05/2026 | Wayne | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Ontario | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/06/2026 | Erie | Treatment Plant & Distribution Worker Protection | Springville | 5 | classroom | |
| 05/07/2026 | Cattaraugus | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Olean | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/08/2026 | Suffolk | Legionelle: What Suppliers Need to Know | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/11/2026 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom | |
| 05/12/2026 | Tompkins | Automated Metering Infrastructure for Utilities | Ithaca | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/14/2026 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
05/19/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
05/14/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 05/16/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 4 | classroom | |
| 05/29/2026 | 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 |
06/13/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
06/05/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 06/12/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| 06/19/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| 06/26/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
06/02/2026 | Chautauqua | Operational Mathematics for Water & Wastewater | Jamestown | 6 | classroom |
| 06/03/2026 | Erie | Operational Mathematics for Water & Wastewater | Williamsville | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/03/2026 | Tioga | Operational Mathematics for Water & Wastewater | Owego | 6 | classroom | |
| 06/09/2026 | Cattaraugus | Liquid Chlorine | Olean | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/11/2026 | Saratoga | Coagulation, Jar Testing & Chemical Handling | Ballston Spa | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/16/2026 | Erie | Disinfection in Water & Wastewater Treatment | Springville | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/17/2026 | Tompkins | Operator Topics | Ithaca | 4 | classroom | |
| 06/18/2026 | Rensselaer | Treatment Plant & Distribution Worker Protection | Troy | 5 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
06/16/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Westchester Backflow Prevention School Michael Sweeney (914) 737-2183 |
06/01/2026 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 06/08/2026 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
06/12/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 06/26/2026 | 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 |
07/17/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
07/09/2026 | Suffolk | Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System (4.0 hours) | Melville | 4 | classroom |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
07/10/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 07/24/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom | |
| 07/26/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 4 | classroom |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Connection Control Foundation Steve Poliszuk (585) 216-2223 |
08/14/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop |
| 08/21/2026 | Monroe | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Rochester | 4.5 | workshop | |
| New York Rural Water Association Kimberly Bennett (518) 828-3155 x150 |
08/11/2026 | Orleans | Water Fluoridation in New York State | Albion | 6 | classroom |
| 08/18/2026 | Rensselaer | Water Fluoridation in New York State | Castleton | 6 | classroom | |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
08/18/2026 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom |
| 08/20/2026 | Oswego | Excavation Hazards in the Waterworks Industry & Confined Space | Phoenix | 4 | classroom | |
| 08/26/2026 | Rensselaer | Reading & Understanding Engineering Plans & Specifications | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
08/25/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
08/07/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 08/22/2026 | 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 |
09/05/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
09/10/2026 | Monroe | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Rochester | 7 | classroom |
| 09/25/2026 | Suffolk | Water Storage Tank Operation and Maintenance | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 09/28/2026 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Poughkeepsie | 7 | classroom | |
| 09/29/2026 | Tompkins | Customer Complaints About Water Quality | Ithaca | 4 | classroom | |
| 09/30/2026 | Ulster | Use of Permanganate and Corrosion Control Chemicals | Kingston | 4 | classroom | |
| W2Operator Training Group Jenae Withey (607) 753-1477 |
09/04/2026 | Tompkins | Grade A Compliant Lab Course | Cortland | 6.5 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
09/04/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 09/21/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom | |
| 09/26/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 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 |
10/02/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
10/01/2026 | Saratoga | Use of Permanganate and Corrosion Control Chemicals | Ballston Spa | 4 | classroom |
| 10/06/2026 | Jefferson | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Watertown | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/07/2026 | Erie | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Williamsville | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/08/2026 | Erie | Automatic Control Valves O&M | Springville | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/13/2026 | Wyoming | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Perry | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/15/2026 | Rensselaer | Construction Management | Troy | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/15/2026 | Suffolk | Concrete Storage Construction | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 10/20/2026 | Tioga | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Owego | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/21/2026 | Dutchess | Operational Mathematics for Water & Wastewater | Poughkeepsie | 6 | classroom | |
| 10/22/2026 | Dutchess | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Kingston | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/28/2026 | Erie | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Williamsville | 7 | classroom | |
| 10/29/2026 | Clinton | Automated Metering Infrastructure PLUS | Keeseville | 6 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
10/20/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Westchester Backflow Prevention School Michael Sweeney (914) 737-2183 |
10/12/2026 | Westchester | Renewal - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 4 | workshop |
| 10/19/2026 | Westchester | Initial - Backflow Tester Certification Course | Peekskill | 20 | workshop | |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
10/05/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 10/21/2026 | 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 |
11/06/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Tester Renewal Certification Course | New Hyde Park | 6.5 | workshop |
| New York Section American Water Works Association Amy Gloff (315) 726-1616 |
11/04/2026 | Erie | Applications of Filtration Technology | Springville | 4 | classroom |
| 11/05/2026 | Cattaraugus | Cross Connection Control - An Introductory Course | Olean | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/06/2026 | Suffolk | UCMR Monitoring - What Will the Future Bring | Melville | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/12/2026 | Ulster | Cross Connection Control | Kingston | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/17/2026 | Seneca | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Seneca Falls | 7 | classroom | |
| 11/19/2026 | Rensselaer | Basic Laboratory Skills (Grade A-compliant) | Troy | 7 | classroom | |
| Steven Gagnon, MPH, P.E. Steven Gagnon, P.E. (845) 239-2389 |
11/17/2026 | Orange | Grade 'A' Compliant Lab Course | Middletown | 5 | workshop |
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
11/13/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 11/15/2026 | Nassau | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Bellerose | 4 | classroom | |
| 11/23/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| Training Sponsor/Provider | Date | County | Course Name | City | Contact Hours | Delivery Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 Consultants, Inc. Gary E. Beck Jr. (845) 471-9370 |
12/11/2026 | Dutchess | Backflow Renewal Certification Course | Poughkeepsie | 4 | classroom |
| 12/28/2026 | 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 |
