The NIOA Newsletter March 2025 Edition
Welcome to the 2025 Northern Indiana Operators Association! A big thank you to all members for their support over the years. If you are a former member, please give us another try.
The NIOA Google Calendar has been updated – keep track of related events here!
2025 NIOA Training Schedule:
March Training. Date: March 12, 2025, Columbia City WWTP, 1171 S. Line St., Training starts @ 10:30 am. RSVP for lunch by the end of the day Monday March 10.
April Training. Date: April 9, Topeka WWTP.
May – No NIOA Training, participate in the IWEA Wastewater Challenge in Marion Indiana!
CEU’s are included with your membership. CEU Membership is $25/year. Non CEU membership is still only $10/year. Non-member CEU rate is $5/CEU. The NIOA not only offers wastewater CEU’s but drinking water ones as well. At each meeting we intend to offer 2 technical CEU’s. Membership dues need to be paid before receiving any CEU's. Please fill out a membership form and return it and start experiencing the benefits today! If you have not renewed your NIOA Membership, the registration form can be found here. If your employer needs an itemized invoice to pay for the 2025 dues, please contact John Magsam.
Other Training Opportunities:
Wastewater Collection Exam Alliance Review Course. Starting March 18th – Virtual & In-person options. The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is offering IWEA Members a discount code for their upcoming Wastewater Collection Exam Review Course. This course takes place over several days in April, before the spring IWEA exam dates.
IWEA Technical Conference: March 19, 8a – 5p. This conference will be hosted by the IWEA Collection Systems, Stormwater, Operations & Maintenance, and Residuals & Resource Recovery Committees on March 19th at the Purdue University Northwest Great Hall in Westville, IN. Forum topics will provide a discussion on the core aspects of wastewater conveyance and treatment: research, new technologies, operational and/or maintenance case studies, residuals management, resource recovery, asset management, and integrate planning. A total of 12.0 CEUs/PDHs have been approved for this event. Attendees will be able to receive a maximum of 7.0 CEUs/PDHs.
Collection Systems & Laboratory Analyst Certification Exam: April 29. IWEA offers 2 different certification exams for wastewater professionals, Collection Systems Operator and Laboratory Analyst, at 4 different class levels. These standardized exams are provided through ABC testing, a WPI service. Twice a year, IWEA offers the opportunity for wastewater professionals to sit for these proctored exams. Join us at the IWEA Office in Indianapolis on April 29th for our next test date.
Wastewater Challenge. May 19 & 20, at the Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The 2025 NIOA Board:
President – Tim Woodward
Treasurer – Mike Franke
Recorder – Matt Cunningham
IWEA Representative – Jeff Krotke
Newsletter – Craig Williams
Tour/Presenter – Zach Crouse
Cookout – Shannon Carter
Golf Outing/Christmas Party – Bill Reed
If you have any questions, please contact John Magsam or 260-440-8304.
