MS Water and Pollution Control Operators' Assoc.

05/25/2026

UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
Wastewater Operator Certification Shortcourse Exam Prep and CEUs-June 1-5, 2026 at Ranger Conference Center, 1210 Church Road, Southaven, MS 38671

District 5 Day Training will be held on June 18, 2026, from 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. at Forrest County Multipurpose Bldg in Hattiesburg.

The District 9 Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held on June 18, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Seafood Junction Too in Byhalia.

The District 2 Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held on June 18, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Biscuits Steak House in Ripley.

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The Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators’ Association, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization managed by its membership and supported by membership subscriptions, short courses, the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Public Water Supply and the Mississippi Depa...

05/23/2026

04/29/2026

We have a new updated address and phone number

03/06/2026

2026 Annual Conference was held this week. We had an amazing conference, if you missed it this year, plan to attend next year

02/11/2026

We are having a raffle to raise money for our Ed May scholarship fund— please let me know how many you need

02/10/2026

Upcoming Events and Trainings -

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MWPCOA District 6 Day Training Course

Join MWPCOA for its upcoming day training course on February 12, 2026 from 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m at the Long Beach Civic Center, located at 20257 Daughtery Road in Long Beach.

3.0 MDEQ approved hours
3.0 non-MDEQ approved hours

Contact

For more information, contact D.L Gieger at 601-577-0739 or [email protected].

MWPCOA District 9 Bi-Monthly Meeting

The District 9 Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held on February 19, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at El Mariachi Restaurant, located at 112 US-51 in Batesville.

Total Training Credits
2.0 non-MDEQ sponsored hours
2.0 reg and 2.0 non-reg hours

Contact
Newt Benson at [email protected] or 662-209-0909.

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MWPCOA 2026 Annual Conference

Come join us in Pearl on March 4-6, 2026 for the 2026 Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators' Association Annual Conference!

This conference will be a fun and rewarding learning journey for all attendees! Our schedule will feature seasoned career service professionals with years of experience in leadership roles helping others broaden their knowledge in the water and wastewater industry.

10 Regulatory hours - 12 total hours for Water
12 DEQ sponsored hours (pending approval)

Courtyard Marriott (rates start at $126 per night)
Fairfield Marriott (rates start at $121 per night)

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MWPCOA Board Management Training

The Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators Association will offer the basic Water Board Management Training in conjunction with its annual conference. The Board Management Training will be held from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on March 4 and 5, 2026 (participants must attend both nights of the training in order to receive MS State Department of Health credit).

A boxed supper and refreshments will be served and participants will receive a copy of the MS State Dept of Health Board Management Training Manual.

Advance registration is required for the event and payment can be made at the time of the class. For further information, contact Gail Lance (MWPCOA administrator) at [email protected] or (662) 647-7183.

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01/17/2026

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01/17/2026

MWPCOA 2026 Annual Conference

March 4-6, 2026

City of Pearl Community Center, Pearl, MS

Come join us in Pearl on March 4-6, 2026 for the 2026 Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators' Association Annual Conference!

This conference will be a fun and rewarding learning journey for all attendees! Our schedule will feature seasoned career service professionals with years of experience in leadership roles helping others broaden their knowledge in the water and wastewater industry.

Agenda

3/4/2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Well Abandonment
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. - Damage Prevention / New Dig Laws
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness
3.0 regular hours

3/5/2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Control Systems
9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Cybersecurity
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. - Asset Management / Capacity Development
1:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m. - SCADA
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Microbiological Sampling
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Public Notice Violation / Level Assessment
6.0 regular hours

3/6/2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS)
9:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Chlorine Safety
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. - Water Operator Responsibilities / Certification Renewal
3.0 regular hours

Continuing Education
10 Regulatory hours - 12 total hours for Water
12 DEQ sponsored hours (pending approval)

Registration Options

General Registration
Vendor Registration
Click here to download the paper registration form.

Hotel Room Block

Courtyard Marriott (rates start at $126 per night)
Fairfield Marriott (rates start at $121 per night)

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01/15/2026

District 2 Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held on January 20, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Nate's Steakhouse, located at 388 Main Street in Ecru. Come join us for some GREAT food and 2 Water Reg Hours.

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01/10/2026

We are also doing a fundraiser — let me know if you need tickets to sell or buy