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As a result of the federal government shutdown, as of midnight on October 31, 2025, all work performed by the federally funded USDA Circuit Riders has been halted until additional federal funding is made available.

The Maryland Rural Water Association has decided to continue to provide services during this lapse of federal funding. The services provided by our Circuit Riders will be temporarily funded with non-federal internal revenue and cannot be considered services that represent or are provided by the federal government.

We will notify you when additional federal funding is made available. In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact MRWA and our Circuit Riders should you need assistance. MRWA continues to stand by our Members and the small and rural water systems of Maryland during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Surviving a MOSH Inspection: What Your System Needs to Know ($)

December 17, 2025 / 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
St. Mary's MetCom
Register for Training

License Class: All Operators and Superintendents
Type: NP
Cost: $70 for host system employees | $140 for all others

Location:
St. Mary’s MetCom, Admin Building
43990 Commerce Avenue
Hollywood, MD 20636

Description:  This class is designed for superintendents, managers, and operators of water/wastewater facilities who have a duty to provide a safe workplace. Students will review the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) standards as applied to the utility sector. An overview of the compliance inspection process will be covered from the initial “knock at the door” by MOSH to the closing conference. Focus will be on the most commonly found safety and health violations in the utility sector and how they tie back to OSHA’s “Top 10” list of violations. This class will include exercises in hazard identification and how to perform a Workplace Hazard Assessment.

Hours are 7.0

*A break will be given for lunch on your own.