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Backflow Training Courses

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.


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Backflow Tester Certification Course
Cost: $500
The Assembly Tester Course is a 40-hour course that consists of classroom training and actual hands on training to train the student to field test various backflow prevention devices.
Note: It is required by the Arkansas Department of Health that anyone wishing to be a Certified Tester, attend and pass this type of an approved course and also pass a test given by the Arkansas Department of Health after completion of this course.

Backflow Tester Re-Certification Course
Cost: $150
The Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course is an 8-hour course that consists of classroom training and lab training to re-certify Certified Testers.
Note: It is required by the Arkansas Department of Health that Certified Tester’s attend and pass this type of an approved course every two years in-order to maintain Certification.

Backflow Repair Course
Cost: $400
The Assembly Repair Course is a 24-hour course that consists of classroom training and hands-on lab training to train the student to be able to repair Assemblies in the field.
Note: It is required by the Arkansas Department of Health that before someone can be Certified Assembly Repair person they must be a Certified Tester, attend and pass an Assembly Repair Course and also pass a test given by the Arkansas Department of Health after completion of this course.

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Water Specialized Training | Jan... @ DeGray Lake Resort State Park
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all-day Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ DeGray Lake Resort State Park
Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ DeGray Lake Resort State Park
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all-day Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Feb 7 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)
all-day Basic Water Treatment | February... @ Kimzey Regional Water Plant
Basic Water Treatment | February... @ Kimzey Regional Water Plant
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all-day Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
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240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
Tel: (501) 676-2255
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