Roland E. Powell Convention Center *** Ocean City, Maryland
2026 Tri-Con - September 1 thru September 4, 2026
Chesapeake
Tri-Association Conference
Operator Classes
This year, WWOA is sponsoring 4 classes:
2026 Tri-Con Pr0gram
The 2026 Tri-Con Technical Program is now available. Over 150 presentations will be scheduled that take place throughout the week!
Tuesday, September 1st
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Get to the beach early and join us for a Pre-Conference Workshop:
Asset Reliability and Maintenance Strategy
Presented by the joint Chesapeake WEA and CSAWWA Asset Management Committees
The session is being submitted for PE and operator continuing education units in MD and DE.
Ticketed Event, $45/$50 after Aug. 11th
The 2026 Tri-Con technical program has been approved for operator credits:
- Maryland Department of the Environment Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators for up to 21 hours of credit.
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Department of Water Board of Certification for Wastewater Operators for up to 20 hours of Direct Training.
We expect full approval from the Delaware Office of Drinking Water, and will confirm after August 13, 2026.
Click on the picture of Brochure above for information and details of the 2026 Tri-Con!
Wednesday, September 2nd
8:00am - 12:00pm
Understanding the Dangers of and Treatment Methods for PFAS Chemicals and Emerging Contaminants - Instructor: Scott Harmon, RCAP
TRE 8082-25-7: All Operators - 3.5 hours (Process)
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Unregulated Contaminants and Treatment Methods
Instructor: Scott Harmon, RCAP
TRE 8241-4-26: All Operators - 4 hours (Process)
Thursday, September 3rd
8:30am - 12:30pm
Math for Water and Wastewater- Instructor: Will Shreve, Jr., BTS Bioenergy
TRE 8062-25-7: All Operators - 3.5 hours (Process)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Chlorine Gas and Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) Safety
Instructor: Dail Booth, Hawkins, Inc.
TRE 8183-4-26 - 3 hours (Non-Process)
Ticketed Event, Free for current WWOA members but you must register for the class to attend.
$25 per class for Non-Members and will include a 2026 WWOA membership.
The sessions are being submitted for PE and operator continuing education units in MD and DE.
Pre-Conference Workshop