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  • ARWA's 45th Annual Technical Conference

    JOIN US IN HOT SPRINGS!
    Conference Dates: September 11-14, 2022
    Exposition Dates: September 12-13, 2022

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  • WATER INSIGHT Magazine - Spring 2022 Issue

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

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  • Financial Assistance for Public Water Projects

    Do you know about the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund?

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  • Best Tasting Water in Arkansas 2021

    Officials at the 2021 ARWA Conference have found the best-tasting water in Arkansas: The winner is the City Corporation Water & Sewer

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  • Aquasure Client Testimonial

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  • Digital Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities with ARWA

    LARGEST Utility Membership Organization in the State of Arkansas!

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  • When Good Pumps Go Bad

    When most people think about property risk and insurance, they focus on external forces such as tornadoes, hail, fires, or theft. These are genuine risk factors to consider and offset. However, they are by no means the only risk factors utilities face in day-to-day operations.

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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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  • Products & Services Portfolio

    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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  • 2019 NRWA Emergency Response Training
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  • 2019 Arkansas Rural Water Association Emergency Response Video
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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 Emergency Resources

    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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  • Get an Amazing Website for your Town or Water System

    RWI websites are easy and affordable – for even the smallest water systems!

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1st Time Ever!

Required Water Provider Board/Council Training
per Act 605 2021

Hot Springs Convention Center
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 • 8:00am – 5:00pm
Room – TBD | Training By: Dennis Sternberg

Lunch Sponsored By: Core & Main (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Core & Main
Board Member Registration is FREE!
(8) credit hours will be given for this training

BOARD/COUNCIL TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM
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Download the Water Provider Board/Council Training Registration Form (PDF)


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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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JOIN NOW and become affiliated with the most progressive association in the water industry.

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

Jul
4
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all-day Independence Day (Office Closed)
Independence Day (Office Closed)
Jul 4 all-day
 
Jul
6
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all-day Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Jul 6 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. Download Registration Form (PDF)
Jul
11
Mon
all-day Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Jul 11 – Jul 15 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[...]
Jul
12
Tue
all-day Class I Wastewater | July 12-14,... @ Community Center
Class I Wastewater | July 12-14,... @ Community Center
Jul 12 – Jul 14 all-day
***CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION CLOSED*** Download Training Agenda
Jul
19
Tue
all-day Basic Water Math | July 19, 2022 @ Centerton Utility Office
Basic Water Math | July 19, 2022 @ Centerton Utility Office
Jul 19 all-day
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ARWA Headquarters

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

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P.O. Box 860
Lonoke, AR 72086

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