Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update

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Review federal and state drinking water regulations and get the latest updates on new rules and emerging issues from a dynamic group of expert speakers.

Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update

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Course Details

Course Name: Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update
Course Code: EO0207WA26
Date of Most Recent Offering: April 8, 15, and 22, 2026

Dates: April 8, 15, and 22, 2026*
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT

*Choose which session(s) you would like to attend when you register – all three, just one, or any combination in between!

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: Your registration fee amount will depend on the number of sessions you plan to attend and whether you qualify for an NJLWO or multi-person discount. Click below to expand the details for each fee.

Standard Registration Fees

NJLWO Discount Registration Fees (T, W, VSWS License Holders)

Multi-Person Discount Registration Fees

Registration Closes: April 5, 2026

Paying with a check, money order, or purchase order?
Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

The 2026 offering of the Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update Training Course will consist of three sessions packed with information and guidance on hot topics within New Jersey’s drinking water community. Subject matter will range from the Water Quality Accountability Act, to electronic reporting and tools, to updates and future changes on the implementation of regulations, such as the Lead and Copper Rule, PFAS, Consumer Confidence Report requirements, and much more.

Register for all three sessions, a single session of interest, or any combination in between. Each session will offer 3.33 Training Contact Hours (TCHs) for New Jersey T, W, and VSWS water license holders. Credits are also available for New Jersey Professional Engineers, Health Officers/REHS, and Certified Public Works Managers.

Please note that a unique email address is required for each registrant in order to access this online course.

Schedule and Topics

Training Session 1, April 8 – The State of Our Water

In the safe drinking world, there are always a revolving number of hot topics. Therefore, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture, the state of our water. This training session will provide an overview of new requirements in areas such as cybersecurity and emergency response, best practices for system management, and preparation for matters like Legionella.

Training Session 2, April 15 – The Data Mining of the Future

Five years ago, the COVID – 19 pandemic prompted a reliance on digital infrastructure and since then, there has been a magnitude of advancements. This past year, the Division has focused on the development of multiple IT projects to assist in data management, protection of public health, and communication with the drinking water community. Attend this training session to learn about some of the Division’s IT projects that have been deployed, as well as future IT initiatives.

Training Session 3, April 22 – Staying in Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act

Get familiar with the upcoming changes and implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act. During this training session, you will gain an understanding of changes to some existing regulations, get an update on future requirements, and obtain compliance guidance.

Who Should Attend?

This course offers drinking water operators an opportunity to get the latest regulatory and operational information on a variety of topics while earning TCHs. Past participants have included:

  • Chemists
  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Environmental Health Coordinators
  • Foremen
  • GIS Specialists
  • Health Officers
  • Laboratory Managers and Technicians
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Plant Managers and Operators
  • Project Engineers
  • Public Health Inspectors and Investigators
  • Project Managers
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialists
  • Township Engineers
  • Treatment Process Supervisors
  • Utility Foremen
  • Very Small Water System Operators
  • Water and Sewer Repairmen
  • Water Quality Specialists
  • Water/Sewer Superintendents
  • Water System Distribution Technician

Meet Your Instructor

This program will be taught by NJDEP staff. More information coming soon!

Student Reviews

“This program covers a variety of recent or future changes in drinking water regulations. These are vital topics needed to stay informed and, more importantly, compliant.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “Interaction and communication with the regulatory agencies.”

– Past Participant

“Everything was useful. I always pick something up from these sessions.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 1 Information Technology, 5 Technical, and 5 Government Contact Hours (must attend all 3 sessions)

NJ Drinking Water Operators (T/W/VSWS ONLY!): 3.33 TCHs per session (total of 10 TCHs for attendance at all 3 sessions)

  • One Day – Approval #01-042601-10 = 3.33 TCHs
  • Two Days – Approval #01-042602-10 = 6.66 TCHs
  • ALL Three Days – Approval #01-042603-10 = 10 TCHs

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program (must attend all three sessions) will be awarded 9.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs) for attending all three sessions or 3.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs) per session.

NJ Professional Engineers: 10 CPC credits (must attend all 3 sessions)

Course Requirements and Policies

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Once you register with OCPE, you will receive an email confirmation from our registration department via email.

This online course will be delivered in Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class
  • Microphone is always suggested but not necessary
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available

A week before the start date of class, you will receive an email from Claudine Oleskin with instructions and details for the class.  This will be followed by a reminder email the day before the start date of the class.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

x icon with circle around itCancellations and Substitutions

A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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