Water Training Division

Water Division Training & Accreditations

The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA) provides structured environmental training designed to support certification, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. As the designated Environmental Training Center for Arkansas and a division of Southern Arkansas University Tech, the Academy delivers programs grounded in established regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Water Division Courses

The Water Division provides detailed information about each certification and renewal course, including course descriptions, training hours, and requirements.

For available dates, locations, and registration deadlines, view the current training schedule.

Accredited and Recognized By

All Water Division training is accredited and recognized by:

  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Arkansas Drinking Water Licensing Committee
  • Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Commission

Course content aligns with current regulatory standards and reflects established industry practices.

Water Division Career Pathways

The Water Division provides training that supports essential careers across Arkansas’s water infrastructure industry. These programs help professionals gain the certifications and technical skills needed to operate safely, maintain compliance, and advance within the utility sector.


Career Opportunities Include:

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Water Distribution Operator
  • Public Works Technician
  • Utility Maintenance Specialist
  • Compliance & Regulatory Coordinator
  • Water System Supervisor
  • Municipal Utility Manager
  • Environmental Services Technician


With growing demand for certified water professionals throughout Arkansas, these courses help individuals build stable, long term careers that directly impact public health and community safety.

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Meet The Instructor: Jeremy Rowe

Water Program Coordinator/Instructor

Message From The Instructor:
Hello, my name is Jeremy Rowe. I am the Assistant Director and Water Program Coordinator for the AETA. In the next few pages you will find the 2026 Water Training Schedule. With classes offered across the state, ZOOM video conferencing, and online courses, there is sure to be to your liking. In this year’s schedule there are also conference offerings for the Retail Water Provider Board Training classes to meet the requirements of the State for City Councils, Commissioners, or Board Members of Public Water Systems. You can find the Retail Water Provider Board Training Schedule on page 10 and 11.

I look forward to seeing you out in the state and in class.

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