Our Virtual Operator Conference is Back!

Register for the 2027 Virtual Operator Conference, a free, three-day online training for drinking water operators. The conference will take place February 2-4, 2027 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Central Time each day​. ​Attendees can earn up to 12 hours of CEU credit.

The conference is designed for operators of small and rural systems who may not have the time or budget to travel for training. Every session is taught by a technical assistance provider from the RCAP network: people who work alongside operators every day. 

Current CEU approval information is available on the event registration page.

Each day of the conference has its own focus:

Tuesday, Feb 2: Foundations. 

The Safe Drinking Water Act, chemistry for operators, and two sessions of water math.

Wednesday, Feb 3: Distribution and assets. 

Chlorine residuals and coliform sampling, pumps and motors, asset management, and hydrant assessments.

Thursday, Feb 4: Source water and preparedness. 

Groundwater, PFAS, emergency response planning, and using data and GIS during emergencies.

VirCon 2025 Announcement

Our partners at the RCAP network deliver in-person training nationwide, as do the hundreds of training providers we list on the WaterOperator.org calendar. But, we know it can be difficult to get away from the day-to-day of your job, assuming there is even funding for the travel expenses. 

The team at WaterOperator.org is excited to announce that free registration has opened for the 2025 Virtual Operator Conference.

Over three days (February 4-6, 2025) participants can earn up to 12 continuing education hours applicable to their drinking water operator license renewal. We are seeking approval in all relevant operator certification jurisdictions, with updates listed on the event registration page. This free, virtual training conference offers drinking water operators a chance to learn more about timely topics, improve fundamental skills, and get support for specific challenges while earning up to 12 hours of CEU credit. While there is no substitute for in-person training, this online event was created to specifically target operators of small and rural public water systems who may not have the means or ability to travel. Conference instructors are technical assistance providers from the RCAP network.

Topics for this free, online event include PFAS, Excel for compliance reporting, cybersecurity, chlorine meters, how to create a flushing program, and more. Each session is delivered by a technical assistance professional from the RCAP network. Register now to save your spot.