Events
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This course appropriately begins with the water cycle. It is an overview of the wastewater treatment process, beginning to end. This gives the individual the concepts of the entirety and impact of the work done in treatment plants. This class will be excellent for those new to the profession and those who have had a limited scope of job duties. This will be a unique opportunity of great value to persons providing products and services in the wastewater industry.
TOPICS COVERED
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
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10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This course appropriately begins with the water cycle. It is an overview of the wastewater treatment process, beginning to end. This gives the individual the concepts of the entirety and impact of the work done in treatment plants. This class will be excellent for those new to the profession and those who have had a limited scope of job duties. This will be a unique opportunity of great value to persons providing products and services in the wastewater industry.
TOPICS COVERED
- Why We Treat Wastewater
- Sources of Wastewater
- Mechanical Equipment
- Collection Systems
- Treatment Plant
- Effluent Disposal
- Basics of Laboratory Analysis
- Health and Safety
- Emerging Issues
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
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Please join the Central States Water Environment Association for a Webinar offering a discussion of stormwater in the Midwest focused on restoring our natural world and innovative stormwater initiatives. This Webinar series is hosted in conjunction with the Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois Stormwater Committees. Advanced registration is required. Up to 2.4 PDHs and 2 CEUs will be offered.
For more course information, contact Anna Sadowski (Anna.Sadowski@strand.com) or Ashley Leisgang (ashley.leisgang@aecom.com).
Fees for attendance are as follows.
Member $30 (Discount Code: CSWEA)
Non-Member $35
Student $10 (Discount Code: Student)
International $10 (Discount Code: International)
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For more course information, contact Anna Sadowski (Anna.Sadowski@strand.com) or Ashley Leisgang (ashley.leisgang@aecom.com).
Fees for attendance are as follows.
Member $30 (Discount Code: CSWEA)
Non-Member $35
Student $10 (Discount Code: Student)
International $10 (Discount Code: International)
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
The 43rd annual “Innovative Approaches to Wastewater Operations Conference” will be held February 10, 2026, at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This conference is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association and the Minnesota Section of the Central States Water Environment Association. These are two non-profit organizations dedicated to providing opportunities for educational growth to its members.
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St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
The 43rd annual “Innovative Approaches to Wastewater Operations Conference” will be held February 10, 2026, at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This conference is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association and the Minnesota Section of the Central States Water Environment Association. These are two non-profit organizations dedicated to providing opportunities for educational growth to its members.
Sponsors: Info | Registration
Exhibitors: Info | Registration
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
The path of wastewater is a long and winding one, beginning at its source (domestic, commercial, and industrial) and ending with its clean, safe return to surface water or groundwater where it can take its place in the hydrological cycle. This course picks up the journey of wastewater as it arrives at the plant (influent). The treatment of wastewater includes many crucial components. Improper, ineffective, inefficient handling of influent leads to a multitude of problems as the process continues. This course examines many of the hurdles that must be overcome (the what, when and how) and provides strategies and tools necessary to address those hurdles.
TOPICS COVERED
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
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10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
The path of wastewater is a long and winding one, beginning at its source (domestic, commercial, and industrial) and ending with its clean, safe return to surface water or groundwater where it can take its place in the hydrological cycle. This course picks up the journey of wastewater as it arrives at the plant (influent). The treatment of wastewater includes many crucial components. Improper, ineffective, inefficient handling of influent leads to a multitude of problems as the process continues. This course examines many of the hurdles that must be overcome (the what, when and how) and provides strategies and tools necessary to address those hurdles.
TOPICS COVERED
- Characteristics of Wastewater
- Screening
- Grit Removal
- Pre-Aeration
- Primary Treatment
- Primary and Secondary Clarifiers
- Common Calculations
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
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DELEGATES WANTED!
The Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) is proud to announce our support for the 2026 National Water Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C, April 14-15, 2026. This event is the cornerstone of Water Week, and is the premier gathering of water professionals, utility leaders, and advocates engaging directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Applications for Section Delegate(s) to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026.
Illinois Section Stipend
As part of the recently approved Illinois section budget, a $1,000 stipend was approved for an Illinois section member to attend the Fly-In and advocate for Illinois members. Click below for the link to complete the stipend application, only Illinois section members are eligible for this stipend. Applications for the Illinois Section stipend to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026. CSWEA IL Section: WEF National Fly-In Sponsorship Application – Fill out form
Fly-In Delegate Applications
WI: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9325983
MN: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9324761IL: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9322317
YP Scholarship: Info | Apply
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The Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) is proud to announce our support for the 2026 National Water Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C, April 14-15, 2026. This event is the cornerstone of Water Week, and is the premier gathering of water professionals, utility leaders, and advocates engaging directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Applications for Section Delegate(s) to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026.
Illinois Section Stipend
As part of the recently approved Illinois section budget, a $1,000 stipend was approved for an Illinois section member to attend the Fly-In and advocate for Illinois members. Click below for the link to complete the stipend application, only Illinois section members are eligible for this stipend. Applications for the Illinois Section stipend to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026. CSWEA IL Section: WEF National Fly-In Sponsorship Application – Fill out form
Fly-In Delegate Applications
WI: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9325983
MN: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9324761
YP Scholarship: Info | Apply
St. Paul RiverCentre
St. Paul, MN
Exhibitors: Info | Registration
Hotel Reservations: St. Paul Hotel | Hampton Inn
For reservations at the St. Paul Hotel, click on the link above and enter the following:
- Date Range
- Drop down for Code Type – choose “Group/Code”
- Enter the group code in CODE - 4736274
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St. Paul, MN
Exhibitors: Info | Registration
Hotel Reservations: St. Paul Hotel | Hampton Inn
For reservations at the St. Paul Hotel, click on the link above and enter the following:
- Date Range
- Drop down for Code Type – choose “Group/Code”
- Enter the group code in CODE - 4736274
- SearchRead More
