DMACC Water Environmental Technology Program

REGISTER TODAY! The All Iowa Conference (formerly the Ankeny Water Conference) July 7 & 8, 2026 at DMACC, Building 5! One Stop Shop for Water & Wastewater Training.

Where Iowa's Water and Wastewater Leaders Grow!

You can find the conference agenda and registration here. https://www.dmacc.edu/.../all-iowa-conference/index.html

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Have you heard! The All Iowa Conference (formerly the Ankeny Water Conference) is back in Ankeny in July 2026 at DMACC!

Where Iowa's Water and Wastewater Leaders Grow!

You can find the conference agenda and registration here. https://www.dmacc.edu/pathways/aanr/all-iowa-conference/index.html

Don't delay! Register today!

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Reminder! Sign up today! Last chance for classes that start this week. WT/WD Exam Prep, Water Distribution Math, Wastewater Math.
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LAST CALL! Courses Starting Next Week! Email from Des Moines Area Community College Secure your Spot! Sign up Today! CLASSES BEGIN NEXT WEEK Registration Closing Soon! UPCOMING COURSES: 15 Hour Water Distribution Math 15 Hour Grade 1 & 2 W

🌊 A Full Week of Learning in the DMACC Water Environmental Technology Program! 💧

Our students were busy this week connecting classroom lessons to real-world applications across both the Water Distribution and Wastewater Treatment programs.

🚰 Tuesday – Water Distribution Systems
Our Water Distribution students hit the road to Oskaloosa for a behind-the-scenes look at the water industry. The day started with a tour of Clow Valve, where students saw how hydrants, valves, and fittings are manufactured and tested. In the afternoon, they joined Jason Hacker and the City of Oskaloosa’s Distribution team to learn about water quality monitoring, sampling techniques, and how routine operations and maintenance keep systems running safely and reliably.

💧 Thursday – Wastewater Treatment Operations
Meanwhile, our Wastewater Treatment students spent the day on campus diving deep into lab and career-readiness topics. The morning focused on microscopic evaluation of activated sludge, helping students identify key organisms and connect biology to operational decisions. In the afternoon, Kim Cole and her team from Drop Collaborative led an interactive workshop, “What to Do on Your First Day,” covering permits, compliance reporting, and Excel tools every operator should know.

These hands-on and career-focused experiences help our students build the skills and confidence needed to keep Iowa’s water clean and communities safe.



Clow Valve Company
City of Oskaloosa
https://dropcollab.com/
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Section - American Water Works Association
Iowa Water Environment Association - IAWEA
DMACC Continuing Education
DMACC Foundation & Alumni Association