Welcome to WWOA
The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia
Welcome to WWOA
The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia
The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia (WWOA) represents water, wastewater and biosolids professionals in the Chesapeake Bay region. We are professionals who are dedicated to improving the environment through the advancement of knowledge.
2025 WWOA Spring Training
Wednesday, April 23rd, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD
This full day session includes two concurrent process classes for water and wastewater operators. Meet other operators doing just what you do, to learn, network and get those process credits!
Classes offered:
Verifying the Water and Wastewater Process, Instructor: Mike Harrington, MCET: TRE 4301-08-06 (Process) All Operators - 7 hours: Approved by DE for Wastewater Operators Level 1-4 - 7 Direct Hours
Wastewater Treatment - Nutrient Removal, Instructor: George Smith, MCET: TRE 6022-16-11 (Process) Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater - 7 hours: Approved by DE for Wastewater Operators Level 1-4 - 7 Direct Hours
Registration starts at $35 for members and includes breakfast and lunch (crab cakes and fried chicken) - what a bargain! For non-members the cost is $60 and includes a 2025 WWOA membership. Early bird rate expires on April 15, 2025 - be sure to register early!
Vendor Displays and Sponsorships are available!
Thank You Spring Training Sponsors and Vendors!
2025 Service Awards Nominations Open
Do you know a WWOA member who has made significant improvements in facility safety, permit compliance issues, reduced O & M costs, or has gone above and beyond the call of duty to educate coworkers, then WWOA has an award waiting for them and we want to hear from you!!
Nomination Categories:
- The Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Service in Water Distribution
- Distinguished Service in Water Treatment
- Distinguished Service in Wastewater Collection Systems
- William McLean Bingley Award for Distinguished Service in Wastewater
- Marlene Patillo Laboratory Award
- WWOA Young Professionals Award
- Stanley Kappe Training Award (does not have to be a WWOA member)
- WWOA Lifetime Membership Award
- WWOA Award for Administrative Excellence (does not have to be a WWOA member)
- WWOA Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association
Often the communities we serve, and our employers do not fully recognize the extraordinary contributions we make on their behalf. Recognition from one's peers is among the greatest compliments a person can receive.
The awards will be announced and presented at the 2025 Tri-Con to take place August 26th thru August 29th at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. The nominee is not required to be present but strongly encouraged to attend and receive the recognition they so deserved. Nominations must be received by June 16, 2025, for consideration.
2025 WWOA Charles Reichert Tri-Con Scholarship Program Open
WWOA is pleased to announce it will award up to sixteen (16) scholarships (four per section) to the 2025 Tri-Association Conference (Tri-Con) which will be held August 26th - August 29th at the Rolan Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. You must complete an entry form and submit it to us no later than June 16, 2025, at 4:00pm.
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Open Every Saturday and WWOA members and up to 3 guests receive free admission!