Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - AIRW

10/12/2026

🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity is an important part of protecting the critical infrastructure our communities rely on every day—including our water and wastewater systems.

This month is a great reminder for utilities to review their cybersecurity practices, strengthen preparedness, and learn about resources available to help.

National Rural Water Association (NRWA) recently introduced the Water Watch Center, a new resource designed to provide small and rural utilities with cybersecurity support, including threat monitoring, detection, and response services.

💧 Learn more about the Water Watch Center and how NRWA is working to help strengthen cybersecurity across the rural water sector: https://content.nrwa.org/home/press-release/15835961/securing-the-water-sector

10/10/2026

Apprenticeship Works for Water

How do we build the next generation of water and wastewater professionals?

Apprenticeship Works for Water explores how Registered Apprenticeship programs combine structured on-the-job training with classroom instruction to create skilled employees and clear career pathways.

Learn about program requirements, employer responsibilities and the potential return on investment through improved recruitment, retention, workforce readiness and knowledge transfer.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 3:15–4:05 PM
📌 Presented by: Kelly Strain, AIRW

Still need to register for Fall Conference? Sign up here! https://www.inh2o.org/events/2026-fall-conference-attendee-registration-

10/09/2026

POV: You haven't registered for Fall Conference yet… 😳

But then you remember there's still time! 😁💙

Even our littlest Alliance ambassador, Ellis, knows you don't want to miss this one!

Don't be the face on the left. Be the face on the right!

💧 Register now: www.inh2o.org

10/09/2026

💧 Building the next generation of water professionals takes collaboration.

We’re proud to see the work being done across Indiana to strengthen the water workforce and help current and future operators gain the knowledge, training, and certifications they need to serve their communities.

AIRW is proud to be part of this effort alongside Indiana American Water, Indiana Section AWWA, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and water professionals across the state.

The need for certified operators continues to grow—and investing in training and workforce development today helps build a stronger future for Indiana’s water industry.

Read more about the work happening across the state and the importance of developing the next generation of certified water operators. 👇

https://greatnews.life/article/indiana-american-water-leads-indiana-in-building-the-next-generation-of-certified-water-operators/

Developing the future of its workforce is a big part of why Indiana American Water has been able to successfully provide water in statewide communities since 1886. The company has continuously achieved this in part through building up the next generation of operators through certification programs w...

10/08/2026

Lessons from the Field

Real utilities. Real challenges. Practical solutions.

Lessons from the Field: Operations, Maintenance & Compliance Insights from Indiana Utilities draws on firsthand experience providing onsite technical assistance to utilities throughout Indiana.

Hear about common operational, maintenance and regulatory challenges along with practical lessons involving preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and compliance that you can take back to your own utility.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 3:15–4:05 PM
📌 Presented by: Pete Crowl & Chad Reynolds, AIRW

Still need to register for Fall Conference? Register here! https://www.inh2o.org/events/2026-fall-conference-attendee-registration-

10/08/2026

🚨 FORT WAYNE, HERE WE COME! 💧🏈

Great training. Great people. Even better reasons to be there!

Why do our members keep coming back to the Alliance's Fall Conference year after year? We asked a few of them (and our very own Rex!) to tell you themselves! 🎥

Because it's about more than just training. It's the friendships, familiar faces, new connections, and a whole lot of fun along the way!

And we've got plenty planned! (🏈 Tailgate Reception, nightly hospitality events, tons of prizes and giveaways—including a Colts Experience Package—facility tours, and more!)

📍 Fort Wayne | October 13–15

⏰ We're just DAYS away!

Don't just hear about all the fun afterward. Come be part of it!

👉 There's still time to register! https://www.inh2o.org/events

10/07/2026

🚨 Only 20 seats remaining!

Be prepared when it matters most. Join AIRW for First Aid & CPR Certification in Fort Wayne on October 13.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
💲 $20 Members | $45 Non-Members

Participants will receive the training needed to earn a HeartSaver CPR Certification, and Fall Conference registration is not required to attend.

Spots are limited—register today! 👇
https://www.inh2o.org/events/first-aid-and-cpr-certification---fort-wayne-in

10/06/2026

We’re excited to have Boyer Technologies joining us at the AIRW Fall Conference!
Conor Boyer will be presenting How to Complete Your Cybersecurity Self-Assessment, a session designed to help utilities better understand their current cybersecurity posture and identify practical opportunities for improvement. Attendees will learn how to work through their utility’s cybersecurity self-assessment, identify areas for improvement, and begin building a framework for continued cybersecurity resilience.

Still need to register for Fall Conference? Register here! https://www.inh2o.org/events/2026-fall-conference-attendee-registration-

Counting down the days till Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - AIRWs Fall Conference!

10/06/2026

Preparing for your Wastewater Collection System Certification Exam? Get ready with AIRW! 💧

This 4-session online course provides review, study materials and instruction to help prepare you for the IWEA Wastewater Collection System Exam. Earn up to 20 Technical Wastewater hours along the way!

📅 October 19, 21, 23 & 26
💻 Online
🎓 Instructor: Rex Blanton

IWEA members save $25 on registration! Use code IWEA2026 when registering.

Don't wait—register today and get prepared for exam day!

🔗 https://www.inh2o.org/events/wastewater-collections-certification-exam-review-online-only

10/05/2026

Preparing for your wastewater certification exam?

Now’s the time to get ready! 💧
Join AIRW for our 8-Hour Wastewater Exam Review Course on October 13 in Fort Wayne. Review key exam topics, refresh your knowledge, and get valuable preparation before test day.

Don’t wait—register today and take the next step toward your certification!

🔗 Register for Wastewater Exam Review https://www.inh2o.org/events/wastewater-exam-prep