Indiana Water
Environment Association
6510 Telecom Dr, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-686-2664
Wastewater Exam Prep Course at the IWEA Annual Conference
August 26 - August 27 @ 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Don’t miss this two-day session that will leave you well-prepared to ace the Indiana Department of Environmental Wastewater Operator exam. Previously taught by Barb Smith, IWEA is thrilled to partner with Wastewater 101 to bring this crash course to registrants at the 2026 IWEA Annual Conference.
Topics to be covered include: Advanced Treatment, Activated Sludge, Clarifiers, Disinfection, Laboratory, Maintenance, Preliminary Treatment, Safety, Solids Handling, completing the MRO using the DMR, Math and the Operator’s Certification Manual. This course is a valuable tool for anyone in the wastewater field or anyone considering the wastewater field.
Those attending the exam prep course will have access to the annual conference exhibit hall, networking receptions in addition to the exam prep session.
REGISTER HERE
To register for this course, start your IWEA Annual Conference registration and select Wastewater Exam Prep Course on the Registration Items page.
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, August 26
8:00-11:40: Class – 3.5 Credits
11:40-1:00: Exhibit Break and Lunch
1:00-2:35: Class – 1.5 credits
2:35-3:15: Exhibit Break
3:15-4:50 Class – 1.5 credits
Thursday, August 27
8:00-11:40: Class – 3.5 Credits
11:40-1:00: Exhibit Break and Lunch
1:00-2:35: Class – 1.5 credits
2:35-3:15: Exhibit Break
3:15-4:50 Class/Exam – 1.5 credits
ARRIVAL:
Class starts promptly at 8:00 AM. You will be in Room 123. When you arrive at the Indiana Convention Center, head towards Exhibit Hall B. You will find the registration desk in the hallway in front of exhibit hall. Stop by to grab your badge and then head to your classroom.
PARKING:
Located in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana Convention Center is surrounded by several parking garages and lots well within walking distance. Pricing is dynamic and there are limited spots. We recommend checking the link below for current pricing/availability.
While you can find close parking, plan to be there at least 30 minutes before class to allow time to park and navigate.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Bill Boetcker has spent 30 + years in the wastewater industry, during that time he has held various positions in municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, contract operations, and managed an environmental laboratory.
Bill has been a member of IWEA for 25 years and an active member of the Pretreatment Committee for 15 years, which he served 5 years as Vice–Chairman and 2 years as Chairman. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Industrial Operators Association.
Bill has been involved in the development and teaching of the Registered Pretreatment Coordinator and Certified Pretreatment Coordinator courses. He studied at Tri State University and Trine University graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and he holds certifications as Class D and IV Wastewater Operator and Class DSL and WT3 Water Operator.
He is employed by Aqua Indiana, most recently serving as their Laboratory Supervisor, previously held positions in Environmental Compliance and operations for the last 15 years.
