The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) Tribal Water System Program is dedicated to providing technical assistance to tribes in order to develop technical, managerial, and financial capacity (TMF), as well as water & wastewater utility sustainability through education, access to resources, training, and technical assistance. The program partners with federal agencies and other organizations to ensure these services are available to Tribal Water Utility operators and managers.
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National Workgroup Summit for Personnel of Tribal Water & Wastewater Utilities, September 15-19, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona (Event ID #25030, in-person)
National Workgroup Summit for Personnel of Tribal Water & Wastewater Utilities, September 15-19, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona (Event ID #25030, in-person)
Includes:
- Training for Personnel of Tribal Water/Wastewater Utilities
- Federal Regulations Training Workshop
- Utility Resilience Training Workshop
- Utility Management & Finance Training Workshop
- 2025 Operator of the Year Award Ceremony
- Operator Certification Paper-Booklet Exam Session
- Travel Expense Reimbursement Stipends Available
Meets: Monday through Friday (in-person)
Dates: September 15-19, 2025
Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (local time)
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Description
Since 1983, the Tribal Water & Wastewater Utilities Workgroup meetings have been a forum for personnel of Tribal water and wastewater utilities to share ideas and concerns with peers, attend short training sessions, and contribute directly to the continuing development and planning of the certification, training, and technical assistance services provided by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA).
As professional water/wastewater utility and environmental staff, your feedback is vital to maintaining the quality and effectiveness of the National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program at ITCA. You are encouraged to participate in the roundtable sharing session and bring ideas or suggestions to the meeting. The ITCA Program is your program and all input and suggestions are welcomed. The Tribal Water Utilities Workgroup meetings help ensure that these services are genuinely “by tribes and for tribes.”
Click here: Brochure & Registration Forms
Click here: Electronic Registration
Click here: Application for Certification and Need to Know Exam Criteria
