2026 Short Courses Program

5/31/2026 - 6/5/2026
See Short Course Website for details. www.wwoshortcourses.org

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The 77^th Annual Short Courses will be held May 31 - June 5, 2026, at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md
Purpose of the Short Courses: Since 1949, the Short Courses have offered training, information, and insights that enable water and wastewater systems personnel to operate and maintain their facilities in a more effective, safe, and economical manner.  The courses offer innovative ideas and serve as a “refresher” for existing operators.
 
The Short Courses are sponsored by the three parent organizations: Chesapeake Section of the American Water Works (CSAWWA), Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia (WWOA), and Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA).
 
Please visit the following websites for scholarship opportunities:  
CSAWWA Short Courses Scholarships - www.csawwa.org 
WWOA Short Courses Scholarships – www.wwoa.net  
CWEA/Stanley Kappe Short Courses Scholarships – www.chesapeakewea.org
Short Courses Committee Scholarships – www.wwoshortcourse.com * Small system operators are encouraged to apply!
 
Courses offered at the 2026 Short Courses include: (All courses have been submitted for MDE TRE credits).  Individual classes of the Superintendent track have been submitted for MDE TRE credits.
Introduction to Water                                     Water 3&4                           
Advanced Water                                                Water Distribution
Introduction to Wastewater                        New - W5A Exam Prep
Advanced Wastewater                                  Industrial Wastewater                      
Wastewater Collection                                  Superintendent (expanded to 4 days)
 
Classes run Monday – Thursday for 8 hours (8am-Noon & 1pm-5pm) each day with a final course exam on Friday morning. The Industrial Wastewater course has its final exam on Thursday afternoon. Passing the final course exam while attending a minimum of 80% of the classroom hours earns attendees 1.5x the maximum credit hours.  Superintendent classes consist of single-day classes (Monday - Thursday) only with no exams.
Registration Information: Online registration begins April 1, 2026, and ends at midnight on May 17, 2026.  All payments must be made via credit/debit card.  There will be no walkup or late registrations! Class sizes may be limited, so don’t delay registering.

Full week (classes, meals, lodging)	Early Bird (Apr 1st - May 2nd) Registration	May 3rd – 17th Registration
Members	$600	$650
Non-members	$625	$675
Full week (classes & lunch only)	Early Bird (Apr 1st - May 2nd) Registration	May 3rd – 17th      Registration
Members	$325	$375
Non-members	$350	$400
Single day (classes & lunch only)	Early Bird (Apr 1st -May 2nd) Registration	May 3rd – 17th       Registration
Members	$85	$95
Non-members	$95	$105

 
To Register: Please review the entire official Short Courses brochure at www.wwoshortcourse.com.  Online registration is available beginning April 1^st at: https://wwoshortcourse.regfox.com/77th-annual-short-courses or go through the Short Courses website.  Our cancellation policy can be found on our website however no refunds will be issued the week before or during the Short Course. Should you have any questions, please contact Ivy Swann at pwswan23@aacounty.org  or Lauren Thompson at help@wwoshortcourse.com.
 
MDE Certification Exams: In addition to the Short Course exams, the MDE Board of Water and Waste Systems Operators will hold operator certification exams on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Patriot Hall at the college. You must apply separately to the Board to sit for a certification exam held at the Short Courses by May 10th.  Any questions regarding the Certification Exams should be referred directly to Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators staff at 1(800) 633-6101, ext. 3167 or (410) 537-3167 or email at martin.fuhr@maryland.gov. Exam applications can be found at:
 https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Permits/EnvironmentalBoards/Pages/BWW.aspx
 
Under no conditions should you contact the college regarding the Short Courses or the MDE Certification exams.
 
Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Short Courses,
Short Courses Committee members
Jay Price
 

Setting: In-Person
Mount Saint Mary's College
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd.
Emmittsburg, MD 21727
UNITED STATES

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Traci Storm
(phone: 410-960-5514)

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