Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association upcoming events

Hydrant and Valve Instillation (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In Person On Site - Instructor Led

This course will be presented by Deblo and the City of Selkirk

June 23, 2026 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. (CDT)

CEU Credits: 0.7

Elevate your skills and gain real-world experience along with MWWA and Deblo with this comprehensive Valve, and Hydrant Installation Course. Designed for both new and experienced professionals in the water utility field, this course provides practical, job-ready knowledge aligned with AWWA standards and industry best practices. Arrive at 8:00 at 405 McLean Ave. Selkirk WTP for Safety meeting then we will walk over to the dig site. Lunch will be served on site.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Pipe Installation & Measurement
Develop precision skills using tape measures and cutting techniques to ensure accurate, efficient pipe installation.
✅ Valve & Hydrant Installation
Get hands-on experience installing hydrants within municipal distribution systems.
✅ Materials & Components
Explore various pipe materials, coupling types, and mechanical restraint systems used in today’s infrastructure.
✅ Water Main Disinfection & Flushing
Learn proper chlorine disinfection procedures and safe flushing techniques to maintain water quality.
✅ Regulatory Compliance
Understand key regulatory requirements and operational standards for municipal water systems.
✅ New Technology
Learn about leak detection technology that can be installed on hydrants today.

Why Choose This Training?

Practical, field-based instruction
Industry-standard tools and techniques
Aligned with AWWA guidelines
Ideal for utility workers, contractors, and public works staff

Required PPE:

Hardhat
Steel toe boots
High vis clothing

Build confidence. Gain expertise. Advance your career in water utilities.

0.7 CEU's for this course

Hydrant and Valve Maintenance (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In-person Training

September 1, 2026 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: 545 Conservation Dr, Brandon, MB - River Bank Discovery Center

CEU Credits: 0.6

Learning Objectives

This course will go over AWWA gate valves design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. We will also introduce the three types of hydrant designs and show the common makes, models and parts of hydrants in western Canada to help identify what may be in a distribution system already. Then we will focus on establishing a proper hydrant and valve maintenance program.

Agenda

Proper Valve box Installation
AWWA Gate Valve Design, Operation and Maintenance
AWWA Fire Hydrant Design, Operation and Maintenance
Establishing a proper maintenance program and Workshop instructions
Workshop in the field working on hydrants, taking them apart, discussing the repairs needed and reassembling the hydrants. Each hydrant will be operated upon completion

Instructor: Jordan Webb, Mueller Canada

Jordan Webb is the Territory Manager for Mueller in the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario regions. In his position with Mueller, he is constantly being trained on the latest procedures for product installation, maintenance, and safety. Currently he is a member of the SWWA, MWWA and NWOWWC associations and has conducted multiple training sessions with each. He brings with him 15 years of training experience.

All participants are required to have proper PPE for working on a hydrant.

Hard Hat
Steel toed footwear
High vis vest, shirt or jacket
gloves are recommended

Be prepared to tear down and reassemble hydrants and valves as part of the training.

Lunch, refreshments and course materials are included in the registration costs.

Hydrant and Valve Maintenance (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT