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Partners

We encourage you to take advantage of the essential services provided by our industry Partners.

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is Arkansas’ Homeland Security and Preparedness Agency. ADEM serves as the state’s coordination center for the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation.
Learn more: http://adem.arkansas.gov

ADEQArkansas Department of Environmental Quality
ADEQ protects the air, water and land from the threat of pollution. We strive for environmental quality through programs of regulation, education and assistance. A wastewater operator license may be obtained by completing DEQ-approved training and passing the required examination.
Learn more: http://www.adeq.state.ar.us

Arkansas Department of Health
ADHHelping to protect the health of all of Arkansas’ citizens and visitors by providing technical assistance, analytical services, training, regulation, and public education for the purpose of ensuring that public water systems provide adequate quantities of safe, palatable water and that community sewerage systems dispose of domestic wastes in a safe manner.
Learn more: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/drinking-water-system-operators

OSDArkansas Office of Skills Development
The Office of Skills Development (OSD), a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, strategically invests in all levels of the Arkansas workforce, from students to incumbent workers, by raising education and skill levels, meeting the needs of companies operating in Arkansas, balancing workforce and employer interests, leading to greater economic achievement for workers and companies.
Learn more: https://arkansasosd.com/

OSDArkansas Economic Development Commission
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission works strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.
Learn more: https://www.arkansasedc.com/

Arkansas One Call
Arkansas One Call is the state-wide call before you dig center for excavation in Arkansas. If you need to dig, drill, or do any type of excavation, simply give us a call at 1 (800) 482-8998 or simply and speak with one of our professional customer service representatives.
Learn more: https://arkansas811.com/

WaterProWaterPro Conference
THE industry events for Water and Wastewater. WaterPro is the annual conference of the National Rural Water Association. WaterPro takes place in even numbered calendar years, with the H2O-XPO filling odd numbered years. These events are designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems – large and small, municipal and rural – for sessions in operations, management, boardsmanship and governance.
Learn more: https://www.waterproconference.org

IRIS
Save Time and Money with IRIS – the original web-based Mass Notification System. Reduce costly mailings – instantly send messages via voice, text, e-mail, social media and more. GIS technology lets you easily create and send map-based alerts to selected customers. Use IRIS to keep customers and employees safe and up-to-date.
Learn more: https://www.useiris.com/

National Rural Water Association
America’s largest utility membership, the National Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small communities across the United States. The mission of NRWA is to strengthen State Associations.
Learn more: https://www.nrwa.org

1STOP Full Service
Official ARWA Partner providing complete training for Water and Wastewater. Check out our Training section for course details and availability.

RuralWaterImpact.com
Provider of affordable, easy-to-update websites for small water systems. Post forms and reports, news and alerts, rate information and much more. Helps utilities stay compliant and save money. Hosting included. 100% money-back guarantee. Get your site launched in just 3 days–Try it risk-free!
Learn more: https://ruralwaterimpact.com

WUDB System
This system was designed and developed to assist utility companies with the tracking of their delinquent accounts. As a customer leaves owing a bill with no intention of paying WUDB can assist in tracking them to their next utility.
Learn more: https://www.wudb.com/

Next Training/Events

May
12
Tue
all-day Water Specialized Training | May... @ Warren Shooting Comples
Water Specialized Training | May... @ Warren Shooting Comples
May 12 – May 13 all-day
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May
13
Wed
all-day Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ Warren Shooting Comples
Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ Warren Shooting Comples
May 13 – May 14 all-day
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May
15
Fri
8:00 am Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
May 15 @ 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
18
Mon
all-day Class II Wastewater | May 18-21,... @ Community Center - Herman Dierks Park
Class II Wastewater | May 18-21,... @ Community Center - Herman Dierks Park
May 18 – May 21 all-day
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May
19
Tue
all-day Basic Water Math | May 19, 2026 @ Phillips Community College
Basic Water Math | May 19, 2026 @ Phillips Community College
May 19 all-day
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240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
Tel: (501) 676-2255
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P.O. Box 860
Lonoke, AR 72086

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