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  • 2020 “Best Tasting Water in Arkansas” Award Goes to Ash Flat Water Co.

    On August 31, 2020, the winner of the state-wide competition was Ash Flat Water Co., whose water sample was chosen by judges as the most appealing.

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  • USDA Civil Rights Poster

    ARWA encourages you to print and publicly display this poster in your office as a Federally funded service provider.

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  • FACE MASK REQUEST FORM

    ARWA is pleased to announce that FEMA is making available a significant quantity of washable, cloth face masks for potential distribution to all requesting water and wastewater utilities in Arkansas. First come, first served. Supplies are limited…

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    Only the National Rural Water Association can bring together this unique Products and Services Portfolio. Choose from website design & customer communications, to several insurance packages including health plans, data breach services, line & leak coverage, background screening as well as our Rural Water Loan Fund, all designed to meet the needs of utilities.

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  • WATER INSIGHT Magazine - Fall 2020 Issue

    Check out the latest online issue of ARWA’s WATER INSIGHT magazine!

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  • 2019 NRWA Emergency Response Training
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  • 2019 Emergency Response Training

    2019 Emergency Response in Lonoke, AR… with NRWA and 33 State Associations! Thanks to ALL who were able to participate!!

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    ARWA CEO Dennis Sternberg discusses the wide variety of backup equipment and resources the association provides to its members throughout the state during emergency situations. Click below to learn more about ARWA Member benefits:

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Pre-registration is required for all ARWA Training Events. Each attendee must complete and sign the COVID-19 Liability Waiver & Certification to be admitted into the event.

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*Are you an ARWA member? All of our regular training classes are free of charge to all ARWA members. Non-members will be charged $99 a day for each person attending our training sessions. These fees cover the cost of training materials provided in each class. You must pay the material fee or your membership renewal prior to the class you intend to take or your training certificate will be withheld until your fee is paid. If you want to update your ARWA membership you can print our membership form or enroll online. You can also call us directly at 501-676-2255.

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

Jan
19
Tue
all-day Class I Wastewater | January 19-... @ ARWA Training Center
Class I Wastewater | January 19-... @ ARWA Training Center
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
*** CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED *** Download Training Agenda
Jan
26
Tue
all-day Intermediate Water Treatment | J... @ ARWA Training Center
Intermediate Water Treatment | J... @ ARWA Training Center
Jan 26 – Jan 28 all-day
Download Training Agenda
Feb
1
Mon
all-day Class II Wastewater | February 1... @ ARWA Training Center
Class II Wastewater | February 1... @ ARWA Training Center
Feb 1 – Feb 5 all-day
*** CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED *** Download Training Agenda
Feb
8
Mon
all-day Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Feb 8 – Feb 12 all-day
Arkansas Rural Water is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to offer training courses for persons wishing to be certified in backflow prevention and cross-connection. Class fees are non-refundable. ***CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION[...]
Feb
9
Tue
all-day Basic Water Distribution | Febru... @ Marianna Water Department
Basic Water Distribution | Febru... @ Marianna Water Department
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
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Recent Posts

  • Job Opening: (OIT) Operator in Training – Fayetteville, AR
  • Arkansas Licensed Water Operators Renewal Hours Waived
  • 2020 “Best Tasting Water in Arkansas” Award Goes to Ash Flat Water Co.
  • 2020 ARWA Technical Conference Cancelled Due to COVID-19
  • USDA Civil Rights poster available for download

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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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