39th Annual Leadville Water and Wastewater Operators Conference
7/12/2026 - 7/16/2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST


Location: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, Climax Building, 901 US-24 Room 219, Leadville, CO 80461


Registration ends on 7/1/2026



Event Description
A full curriculum for Water/Distribution and Wastewater/Collection Operators, as well as Collection and Distribution System Operators, is being offered at this year’s conference. This conference has been designed to upgrade operational skills, obtain the required Training Units for certification renewal or obtain additional education and aid in helping those studying for certification exams.  Early-bird registration for the week is $475 by June 22nd, after June 22nd registration will be $525 for the week.
 
The Water course is limited to the first 35 participants. 
 
The Wastewater Operator, Advanced (A/B certifications) and Intermediate (C/D certifications) will be one track. limited to 35 participants.   
 
In an effort to be more sustainable, the school will be going green with electronic materials. Binders will be offered at an additional cost of $125 and must be requested by June 12th. After the 12th of June, no binders will be available.  
 
The Colorado Mountain College offers dormitory-style housing and meals served cafeteria style. Single occupancy room and board for 4 nights is $625 and is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. This will provide lodging from Sunday night through Wednesday night; it also includes meals from Monday breakfast through Thursday dinner. Check-in for the dorm rooms is handled by the college and starts Sunday after 4:00 pm until 9 pm. Registration for the dorms and meals will close June 1st. Room and board does not include registration for the school. 

LODGING & MEALS – 
 
The dorm rooms have limited furnishings. There is no TV, radio or alarm clock. There is free internet via High-Speed Wireless. The bed is a single and linens, towels, and toiletries are not provided—please bring your own. There is a common area with a TV lounge and pool table. 
 
Cafeteria meal tickets are available for those staying off campus for $300 for the week until June 1st. 

REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE WILL BE LIMITED, so please send your application in early! 
 
Registration confirmation will be acknowledged by e-mail. 
 
All attendees are encouraged to Check-In for the conference at the residence hall Sunday afternoon during our “Meet & Greet” session, which will include snacks and beverages; this is an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow operators and conference coordinators. These beverages and snacks will be provided from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, no dinner will be served at the cafeteria on Sunday.  
 
If student interest is shown, a “Special Math Help Session” may be held during the week; more information on this will be available during the conference. 
 
Training Unit Certificates will be emailed through CCWP; you MUST provide a working email address and your operator ID when you register. 
 
 All 4-Day courses will provide a minimum of 3.0 TU’s. 
 
This is the largest Water & Wastewater training specifically for operators in the western Rocky Mountain region. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet, interface and network with others in your industry
 
For further information, please contact Stephanie Segler at SeglerSR@bv.com