Apprenticeship and Utility Appreciation Day 2026

FREE FOOD AND FREE TRAINING - Learn more about upcoming PFAS Regulations

Join Us for Maine Rural Water Association’s 2nd Annual Apprenticeship & Utility Appreciation Day! 

April 29, 2026 | Richmond, Maine | 12-4pm

MRWA is excited to invite apprentices, water utility professionals, and industry experts to a day filled with hands-on learning, networking, and appreciation for the hard work that keeps Maine’s drinking water flowing!

Morning Field Trip - For Apprentices – Maine Health & Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL)

Complimentary Lunch at 12pm – MRWA Headquarters - For Everyone

Enjoy lunch on us and connect with fellow water professionals! Meet other operators from around the State.

Afternoon Training Sessions – Two free 1-hour classes after lunch. 

1. PFAS Information, Regulation & Upcoming Compliance Steps - Amy LaChance, Maine Drinking Water Program
2. PFAS Treatment for Rural Water Treatment Systems:  How to Plan, Design and Implement Treatment Options for PFAS Management - William Guite, Clear Creek Systems

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the water professionals who keep our communities running.

You Can Register Today! Click the Register Now button above.