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CWEA is dedicated to providing the most valuable industry certifications, training, and networking opportunities.

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Kickstart your clean water career with CWEA’s popular on-demand Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 cert prep class. Train online, anytime.

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UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS

SFBS Collection Systems Open House-Training Seminar

This seminar is designed for Grades I to IV for the Collection System Maintenance Certification Exam

Contact Hours: 6.0, Aug 13, 2025 8:00am-2:30pm
CWEA SAS – Review Session for the CWEA Laboratory Analyst Grade 1–4 Exam

Review Session for the CWEA Laboratory Analyst Grade 1–4 Exam Limited to First 25 registrants

Contact Hours: 5.0, Aug 22, 2025 8:00-10:00am
CWEA Northern San Joaquin Section Sanitary Sewer System WDR Workshop

Achieving full compliance with all the extensive new Statewide Sanitary Sewer System WDR requirements can be challenging for both new and experienced professionals.

Contact Hours: 4, Aug 27, 2025 8:00am-12:00pm
CWEA SF Bay Section Lab Committee Meeting – August 2025

Agenda for Thursday, August 28, 2025 Meeting at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (MPR) 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, Ca. 94553 10:00am - 2:00pm 3.6 Contact Hours (10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-2:00 meeting) Lunch Included (at 12:00) – Pizza & Salad (Courtesy of Environmental Express)

Contact Hours: 3.6, Aug 28, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm

“Certification helped me set my career on a strong trajectory. It gave me a huge boost and served me well professionally.”

Tyree Jackson, CSM4

Operations Manager, City of Oakland

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