**In-Person Course**

Concepts and Practices of Drinking Water Distribution
For Grades D2, D3 & D4

Date: Thursdays, March 5 – May 21, 2026
Note: Week 5 meets Tuesday, March 31, not Thursday, April 2.
Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM

This is a 12-week state-approved course that is being taught live in-person. The course is designed to cover the concepts of drinking water distribution. Taking and passing this course is a prerequisite for taking the Massachusetts Grades D2, D3 and D4 Drinking Water Licensing Exam(s).

Participants will meet for 3 ½ hours each week and learn information important to a distribution operator including: hydrology, source waters, basic math and chemistry, regulations, water sampling, hydraulics, distribution system components (pipes, valves, pumps, tanks, and meters), equipment operation and maintenance, safety and administrative duties. (Note: Basic math knowledge is required for this course. Individuals not comfortable with math concepts should consider taking a math course before taking this course.)

Participants who successfully complete this course are issued both a letter and a Certificate of Completion, which also documents up to 37 Training Contact Hours (TCH). Successful completion requires achieving a final score of 70 points through a combination of attendance (must attend minimum of 10 classes), homework, the midterm exam and the final exam. (Note: Certificates will be issued only after full payment has been received.)

Starting Date:  Thursday,  March 5, 2026

Time:  8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:  Grand View Farm - Burlington, MA

Instructor: Mark Wetzel

TCHs: 37

• You will receive a confirmation email approximately one week before the course to confirm your registration and give you instructions for the class

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Photograph/Video Release Agreement:
Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by the attendee to allow the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) to use and distribute the participant’s image in any MWWA-related publication or social media site.

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