Approximately 90% of New England’s drinking water systems – about 10,000 systems – are small and most use ground water sources. Small systems provide drinking water to less than 3,300 people while very small systems provide it to less than 500 people.
The purpose of our VSS, D1, & T1 Certification Exam Preparatory Course is to familiarize students with the small water system field and teach the responsibilities of certified drinking water operators. This class covers the following topics: water quality sampling, wells and their source protection, water pipes, storage tanks, hydrants, valves, meters, water treatment, how to create reports, and Massachusetts drinking water regulations. We will show you how to use basic math formulas to calculating water storage, pressure, flow, and water usage. This class will get you prepared to pass the VSS, D1, and T1 exams. You will also earn 18 TCH credits for Water Operators.
This is a 3-Day class and students must attend all classes to get credit. By doing so, you will be more prepared to successfully pass your exam(s). Each class will be held In-Person.
Notes:
We will reserve the first 5 seats for people of small systems (<10,000 population served) and need a minimum of 3 small systems to register for this class.
At a Glance…
Day 1: Introduction, Distribution, and Basic Math
Day 2: Operations & Maintenance, Treatment, and Pumps & Motors
Day 3: Regulations and Safety & Security
To sign up for this 3-day class, Register Online, or contact Jason Blais.
Dates & Locations:
October 3, 10, & 17, 2025 (#2025-23)
Mass State Police Academy
340 W Brookfield Rd
New Braintree, MA 01531
Time:
Attendance: 7:50AM – 8:00AM
Class Time: 8:00AM – 3:00PM (includes breaks & lunch break)
Lunch is not provided, please make sure you bring your own lunch or plan to purchase from the cafeteria!
Class Fee (per registrant):
MassRWA Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
Agency Approval: up to 18.0 Water TCH’s
Instructor: Bob Hoyt, Mass Rural Water Association
Cancellation Policy:
Individuals registered for one of our training classes, seminars, and/or conferences will be charged the class fee if we have not received notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of class. Anyone contacting MassRWA to cancel enrollment in a training session will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact MassRWA as soon as possible with the details.
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