The NIOA Newsletter - April 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:

April Training. Date: April 9, Topeka, Indiana. Wastewater Plant tour (401 Lehman Dr.) - Sign-in starts @ 10:00 am; Training starts @ 10:30 am. Lunch and presentation at the Topeka Fire Station (180 Crossfire Dr.), starting around 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch by the end of the day Monday April 7.

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:

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. The Wastewater Challenge is a day of hands-on events designed to test and stretch your how-to knowledge of wastewater. It takes a team to rise to the challenges created by the Laboratory, Operations & Maintenance, Residuals & Resource Recovery, Collection Systems, Pretreatment, and Safety committees. Competitive Teams rely on their wits, experience, and diverse members for the high score that will take them to WEFTEC to represent Indiana. 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.