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Grand Junction Professional Water Operators Seminar
5/29/2026

2026 Grand Junction Professional Water Operators Seminar

Hosted at the NEW Grand Junction Confluence Center! 

2026 Agenda includes:
  • MORE presentations!
  • MORE networking!
  • Happy Hour!
  • TUs - Including Regulatory TUs!
  • US Fish & Wildlife - Threatened and Endangered Species
  • CIPP Lining
  • Capital Projects
  • Wastewater Gas Safety
  • Aquatic Nuisance Species
  • CDPHE Compliance Inspections

**Special offer: Annual RMWEA membership included in PWO Registration cost for all non-members! One time only for this event.

Coffee and lunch will be provided, along with a Happy Hour! 
Register by: 05/22/2026
Location: Confluence Center
2596 Dos Rios Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81501


Online Registration has closed for this event


27th Annual RMWEA Operations Challenge Golf Tournament
6/8/2026

27th Annual RMWEA Ops Challenge Presented by Garney  


Sponsorship  Levels
The Tournament is sold out for Golfers.  Other sponsorship levels are still available.  Please reach out to Alesandra Baker, BakerAF@cdmsmith.com or (cell) 352.222.2583 to get on the wait list.

Check in Opens at 8:00 AM
Shotgun start at 9:00 AM
Banquet 2:30 - 4:30 PM

Come join us for another great golf season with one of the best tournaments of the year, the “Operations Challenge” Golf Tournament. This year marks the 27th Annual event. 

The tournament will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Todd Creek Golf Course located in Thornton, Colorado. This Arthur Hills designed golf course provides a truly unique experience. The majestic Rocky Mountain backdrop coupled with undulating fairways and strategic placement of bunkers will provide a true test to every level of golfer.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA), a non-profit organization comprised of water quality professionals throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico, and the RMWEA Operations Challenge. RMWEA’s goal will be to provide support to participate in the National Operations Challenge competition held during the Water Environment Federation's Annual Technical Conference & Exposition (WEFTEC).

Registration will open April 6, 2026, for Friends of Operations Challenge Golf only (limit of 1 team per registration). It will open for general registration on April 13, 2026. Please check out our Golf Sponsor Levels, as we have added some new and exciting sponsorship levels.

RMWEA participation at the national level would not be possible without the tremendous and continued financial support from local and regional sponsors that include treatment plant vendors, equipment manufacturers, contractors, engineering firms, and other organizations that directly or indirectly support the RMWEA. Sponsors who participate are recognized with a company logo or name displayed at the golf tournament. Additionally, recognition will be made at the awards banquet, on the RMWEA website, and at future Operations Challenge events. Sponsorship may be tax deductible. Please see attached for more tournament and sponsorship information. You can also find additional information and register online at www.rmwea.org. We typically sell out, so register early! 

The challenge is on! Please join us on Monday, June 8, 2026, and help support the RMWEA Operations Challenge. If you have participated in the past, you know this is a fun atmosphere with plenty of food and prizes and a great way to network with consultants, contractors, and other organizations.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Colorado EIN Tax No. 98-18406
Federal EIN Tax No. 84-0777358

Please reach out to Orren West with any questions at Owest@MetroWaterRecovery.com

 
Location: Todd Creek Golf Club
8455 Heritage Drive
Thornton, co 80602





IWT/WEF I&C Aeration Workshop
7/8/2026

RMWEA’s Innovative Water Technology Committee is collaborating with WEF's local I&C team to organize a "Workshop in a Box" as part of WEF’s initiative to bring national conference content to regional audiences in a more accessible format. This workshop is based on WEF’s Practical Applications of Instrumentation and Controls for Aeration and Nutrient Removal and will focus on approaches to aeration control, nutrient removal, instrumentation, and process optimization. It will bring together utility staff, regional partners, and subject matter experts for a hands-on learning opportunity and regional knowledge sharing. Schedule as follows:

Intro Session: Aeration Systems & Controls Overview
8:30–9:00 AM – Coffee, Breakfast, & Welcome (breakfast free with registration)
9:00–9:05 AM – Opening Remarks
9:05–9:25 AM – High-Level Overview of Aeration Systems & Controls
9:25–9:35 AM – Break

Session 1: Instrumentation & Analyzers
9:35–9:50 AM – Maintenance
9:50–10:05 AM – Calibration
10:05–10:20 AM – Testing Applications/Trialing Instruments
10:20–10:35 AM – Extractive vs. In-Situ Analyzers
10:35–10:50 AM – Break

Session 2: Poster Sessions
10:50 AM–12:10 PM – Facilitated Poster Discussions

Lunch (lunch free with registration)
12:10–12:45 PM – Free Time / Lunch 

Session 3: Controls
12:45–1:10 PM – Tuning P&ID Loops: 101
1:10–1:35 PM – Boulder’s Lessons Learned on Low DO/SND Systems
1:35–1:50 PM – Break

Session 4: Operator Simulation
1:50–3:20 PM – Hands-On Interactive Operator Simulation 
3:20–3:25 PM – Debrief
3:25–3:30 PM – Closing Remarks
 
Location: Metro Water Recovery - Northern Treatment Plant (NTP) Visitor's Center
51 Baseline Road
Brighton, CO 80603

Registration ends on 7/8/2026
There are currently 29 spots remaining out of 50




39th Annual Leadville Water and Wastewater Operators Conference
7/12/2026 - 7/16/2026

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. 
 
 
Location: Colorado Mountain College Leadville

Registration ends on 7/1/2026




RMWEA's 2026 Rocky Mountain Rivalry
7/13/2026 - 7/14/2026

Join us for wastewater's premier skills competition at RMWEA's 2026 Rocky Mountain Rivalry! 

When: July 13th and 14th

Where: Adams County Fair Grounds 9755 Henderson Rd Bldg. 1, Brighton, CO 80601 

Registration fee: $100 per team 
Register your team now to secure your spot! 


Location: Adams County Fair Grounds
9755 Henderson Rd
Brighton, CO 80601


The attendee limit has been reached for this event.