Committee Contacts
Jamie Morris | Chair
Western Virginia Water Authority
Mike Vest | Vice Chair
Newport News Waterworks
Committee Meeting Schedule
This committee meets virtually twice per month or as needed.
All are welcome!
Contact the committee chair for connection details.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
Earn 10 Water Operator CPEs
Learn about the latest regulations and technologies
Compare notes with utilities around the state
Date: May 6-8, 2025
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach
Make Waves at TOP OPS 2026!
Get your team together now for the annual TOP OPS competition. This is a fun, gameshow-style event where facts flow fast as contestants answer questions about water science and treatment techniques. Only one team will walk away with supreme bragging rights. Winners will receive travel money to compete at the National ACE competition and, of course, this cool belt!
View the Flyer Here for More Details & the Video!
SAVE THE DATE:
2026 Plant Operations Fall Seminar - 10/28/26
We're heading back to Blue Ridge Community College! It was a great venue for our growing event.
Send your ideas for topics or activities to the Plant Operations Committee!
"Really good fall conference. Good speakers and helpful information...well done."
SMALL SYSTEM GRANTS
This grant is awarded to water plant operators wanting to attend any VA AWWA training and will cover registration costs only. The purpose of the grant is to improve and expose operators to VA AWWA training opportunities for Small Systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Grant money can only be approved for one event, once a year, per individual. Operators must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Certification Water Work License. Each applicant will need to supply ALL information on the application form.
Small Systems Guidelines and Application
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