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    Congratulations & Thank You for 36 Wonderful Years of Dedication and Service!!!

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It is time to stand up and support those that support Rural America!

USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs has consistently supported rural communities in completing necessary upgrades to their water and wastewater facilities.

Today’s Congressional policies and funding decisions are jeopardizing communities in rural America. Budget cuts will leave USDA WEP unable to accomplish its mission.

WEP is instrumental in helping rural America increase economic opportunities, protect public health, maintain affordable water access, and ensure their communities are sustainable.

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The Arkansas Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization of rural and small publicly owned water and wastewater systems. Our goal is to enhance the lives of Arkansans. Our efforts to achieve this goal are focused on providing training and technical assistance to the managers and operators of all eligible systems serving populations not greater than 10,000. Our staff and directors work with other non-profit organizations in representing the interest of public water and wastewater systems at both the local and national levels.


Our Mission

The mission of ARWA is to provide Arkansas’ Rural Water utilities the highest level of Training and Technical Services in order to obtain Quality Water at the lowest possible cost.

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Water & Wastewater Training

ARWA offers specialized training in both water and wastewater. Training is held throughout the state on topics such as treatment, regulations, operations, maintenance, operator certification, and management skills. The training offered is free or at a low cost. This professional training allows operators to upgrade their skills and improve the quality of the services they provide. Certification review courses are offered prior to testing dates throughout the state. Continuing Education Units are available to maintain operator certification. Learn more about our specific Training Courses or view the Calendar.

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Next Training/Events

May
13
Tue
all-day Class I Wastewater | May 13-15, ... @ Community Center
Class I Wastewater | May 13-15, ... @ Community Center
May 13 – May 15 all-day
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May
16
Fri
8:00 am Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
May 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arkansas Rural Water Association Act 605 of 2021 & Act 545 of 2023 Retail Water Provider Board Training (8 Hours)
May
20
Tue
all-day Basic Water Distribution | May 2... @ STAR CITY CIVIC CENTER
Basic Water Distribution | May 2... @ STAR CITY CIVIC CENTER
May 20 – May 22 all-day
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May
26
Mon
all-day Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Memorial Day (Office Closed)
May 26 all-day
 
May
28
Wed
all-day Scholarship Golf Tournament | Ma... @ Hurricane Creek Golf Course
Scholarship Golf Tournament | Ma... @ Hurricane Creek Golf Course
May 28 all-day
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ARWA Headquarters

240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
Tel: (501) 676-2255
Fax: (501) 676-2266

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 860
Lonoke, AR 72086

Email: info@arwa.net

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