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  The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia



click here for Classifieds - JoBs, Operator contractor listings and Parts exchange

Welcome to WWOA

Welcome to WWOA Welcome to WWOA Welcome to WWOA

  The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia



click here for Classifieds - JoBs, Operator contractor listings and Parts exchange

 


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 Tri-Con Registration is Open!

August 26th - 27th, 2025

Roland E. Powell Convention Center

Ocean City, MD


WWOA will be sponsoring four (4) half-day operator classes again this year!  New this year - registration costs for classes are free for WWOA members.  For non-members it is $25 per class and will include a 2025 WWOA membership.  You must be registered for the conference to attend a class.  For class descriptions click below:


Click Here for Operator Class Information


On Friday the MDE Operator Certification Exam will once again be offered from 9:00am - 12:00 pm.  You do not need to be registered for the conference to sit for the exam.  Applications MUST be submitted to MDE no later than August 1, 2025.  For application click below:


MED Exam Application and Information


The WWOA Annual Business Luncheon will be held Thursday, August 28th in Rooms 205 and 206 at 12:30pm - be sure to attend and meet the new Board and Members!


Tri-Con has over 200 Exhibitors this year!  Registration includes the Wednesday Lunch with Exhibitors and of course great door prizes at breaks.  Come out to get needed credit hours, participate in or watch the operator competitions and pipe tapping shoot out and enjoy all the conference has to offer!


Click here for tri-con website, information and registration

Vote Online for the 2025-2026 WWOA Officers

The Officer Ballot for 0225-2026 is now open.  A simple majority of ballots cast is required for election to an office.


Voting is anonymous and must be cast by Tuesday, August 26, 2025.  With the online ballot, you can vote approve or disapprove of the following nominations:


Tara Jones, WSSC Water for the position of President Elect

Kristy McAndrew, Charles County DPW for the position of Secretary

Mike Emery, Retired DC Water for the position of Treasurer


Pursuant to the by-laws, the following officers automatically ascend to the indicated position and no vote is required:


Paul Hignutt ascends to the position of Past-President

Bill Shreve, Sr. ascends to the position of Past-President


Results of the nominations voting will be presented at WWOA's Annual Meeting which will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2024, at the Tri-Association Conference in Ocean City, MD.


To request a paper ballot or if you need assistance logging in online, please contact info@wwoa.net


click here to login in and vote as a current member

EPA's Required Cybersecurity Training

Effective July 1, 2025, all water and wastewater operators in Maryland must complete the EPA's Cybersecurity Training for Water and Wastewater Systems as part of their certification renewal process.

click here for information

Section Announcements

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Classifieds

Jobs, Contractor Listing and Parts!

Jobs, Operator Contractor Listing and Parts!

Scholarships

Training and Events

College, Tri-Con and Short Courses!

- 2025 WWOA Charles Reichert Tri-Con Scholarship Program is Open!

Training and Events

Training and Events

- EPA's Cybersecurity Training for Water and Waste Systems

- See the New MD 5A Exam Study Guide

Join WWOA

WWOA Service Awards

- 2025 Services Awards Nominations are Open!

ECOletter

Links to partners, regulators and training providers

WWOA Sponsorship of PWE! Members Free Admission

WWOA Sponsorship of PWE! Members Free Admission

Open Every Saturday and WWOA members and up to 3 guests receive free admission!

Thank you to all that came out to support the 2025 Annual Spring Training!

Upcoming Events:

08/25/25 - 08/29/25

Tri-Association Conference (Tri-Con)

R. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD

Event Details

08/25/25 - 08/29/25

Tri-Association Conference (Tri-Con)

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R. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD

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