BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM
Kenny Harvey, Backflow Program Coordinator/InstructorThe AETA is proud to present the 2025 Backflow Prevention Training Schedule. Backflow prevention is an essential part of protecting water systems from pollution and contamination. This year we will offer additional Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification classes to provide training on expanded backflow topics. The classes we offer provide credentials for obtaining Backflow Assembly Tester and Repair certifications and licenses. In addition, the AETA provides training for running a Cross-Connection Control program.
Thank you to all those who host our classes throughout the state, our manufacturers’ representatives, and the Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas. Your support continues to be important in promoting public health through safe drinking water. We look forward to working with you throughout the year.
ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Backflow Prevention Certification training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:
- Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes
- Arkansas Department of Health Engineering
- Louisiana Department of Health
- Louisiana State Plumbing Board
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
The AETA offers Backflow training on-campus, at locations statewide, and by Internet delivery. To schedule a class at your facility, contact kharvey@sautech.edu or call (870) 574-4552.
BACKFLOW TRAINING SCHEDULE
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees | ||
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03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
12/09/2025 | 12/11/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Fayetteville | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
12/08/2025 | 12/08/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
12/02/2025 | 12/03/2025 | Cross-Connection Control Program Specialists | Fayetteville | Harvey | $295 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/18/2025 | 11/18/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/17/2025 | 11/21/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Fayetteville | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/11/2025 | 11/13/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/10/2025 | 11/10/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/28/2025 | 10/30/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Little Rock | Rowe | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/27/2025 | 10/27/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/21/2025 | 10/21/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/20/2025 | 10/24/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/20/2025 | 10/24/2025 | Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/30/2025 | 10/02/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Camden | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/08/2025 | 09/12/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Little Rock | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/26/2025 | 08/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Springdale | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/25/2025 | 08/25/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Springdale | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/18/2025 | 08/22/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/12/2025 | 08/14/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Jonesboro | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Jonesboro | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
07/29/2025 | 07/31/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Fayetteville | Rowe | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
07/15/2025 | 07/15/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Springdale | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
07/14/2025 | 07/18/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Springdale | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Jonesboro | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/23/2025 | 06/27/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Jonesboro | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Conway | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/16/2025 | 06/18/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Conway | Rowe | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/28/2025 | 05/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/27/2025 | 05/29/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Fayetteville | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/20/2025 | 05/20/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Conway | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/19/2025 | 05/23/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Conway | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/13/2025 | 05/13/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/12/2025 | 05/16/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Fayetteville | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
04/22/2025 | 04/22/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
04/21/2025 | 04/25/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Van Buren | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/31/2025 | 04/04/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Van Buren | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/04/2025 | 03/06/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Little Rock | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/03/2025 | 03/03/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/18/2025 | 02/20/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/11/2025 | 02/11/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/10/2025 | 02/14/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Little Rock | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/27/2025 | 01/31/2025 | Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/17/2025 | 11/21/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Fayetteville | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/11/2025 | 11/13/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/10/2025 | 11/10/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/08/2025 | 09/12/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Little Rock | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
08/26/2025 | 08/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Springdale | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/23/2025 | 06/27/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Jonesboro | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Conway | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/16/2025 | 06/18/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Conway | Rowe | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
05/19/2025 | 05/23/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Conway | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
BACKFLOW TRAINING INTERNET
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees | |
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02/10/2025 | 02/20/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Texarkana | Harvey | $165 | Register |
03/10/2025 | 03/20/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $165 | Register |
04/07/2025 | 04/17/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Conway | Harvey | $165 | Register |
05/05/2025 | 05/15/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $165 | Register |
05/19/2025 | 05/29/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Jonesboro | Harvey | $165 | Register |
06/30/2025 | 07/10/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Jonesboro | Harvey | $165 | Register |
08/04/2025 | 08/14/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Harvey | $165 | Register |
09/01/2025 | 09/11/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Harvey | $165 | Register |
10/13/2025 | 10/23/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $165 | Register |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
TEXAS BACKFLOW PREVENTON ASSEMBLY TESTER
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees | ||
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01/27/2025 | 01/31/2025 | Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/18/2025 | 02/20/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Texarkana, TX | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/20/2025 | 10/24/2025 | Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/20/2025 | 10/24/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/21/2025 | 10/21/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/10/2025 | 11/10/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/11/2025 | 11/13/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 | Texas BPAT Renewal With Practical Skills Refresher | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION SPECIALIST
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WSPS CLASSES FOR 2025
WSPS Endorsement (Initial)
Effective January 1, 2025, all Licenses Plumbers and Irrigation Contractors wishing to have the WSPS endorsement attached to their SPBLA License are required to take a third-party National Certification Exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) or the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) prior to making application to the SPBLA for the WSPS endorsement. This requirement is in addition to the required training class.
- AETA classes are designed to prepare students for the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) national Backflow Assembly Tester Written and Performance (Lab) Exams.
- Students are responsible for submitting the exam application and payment to ABPA at minimum of 14 days prior to sitting for an exam. To register for the ABPA exams, visit their website at https://www.abpa.org. If you have any questions contact Brittany Laswell at (801) 436-7238 Ext. 1 or email brittany@abpa.org or certification@abpa.org.
WSPS Endorsement (Recertification)
Effective January 1, 2025, all Licensed Plumbers and Irrigation Contractors with the WSPS Endorsement wishing to have their WSPS endorsement recertified are required to take a third-party National Recertification Exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) or the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) prior to making application to renew the SPBLA WSPS endorsement. The AETA is implementing the following changes to the WSPS Recertification course to comply with the SPBLA requirement for the National Exam:
- The AETA will offer a 2-day Recertification class to prepare students for the national ABPA Exams.
- Day 1 consists of classroom preparation for the ABPA written exam and to meet the 8-hour WSPS Recertification Requirement continuing education requirement of the SPBLA.
- Day 2 consists of training on the USF FCC&HR 10th edition Field Test Procedures that is utilized by the ABPA. Day 2 is optional; however, the AETA strongly recommends Recertification students who are not familiar with the USC Field Test Procedures attend to familiarize with the field test procedures prior to taking the ABPA Lab Exam.
- Students are responsible for submitting the exam application and payment to ABPA a minimum of 14 days prior sitting for an exam. Please see page 2 of this memo for instructions for registering for the ABPA exams.
General Testers
General Testers are only required to attend the 8-hour WSPS Recertifications course for continuing education. General Testers are NOT required to take a national level exam at this time. For additional information please email Kenny Harvey at kharvey@sautech.edu or call (870) 574-4550. You may also visit the American Backflow Prevention Association website.
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees | ||
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03/10/2025 | 03/14/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA | Harvey | $495.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/24/2025 | 03/28/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Rowe | $495.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/26/2025 | 03/27/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | New Orleans, LA | Harper | $200.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
04/16/2025 | 04/17/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA | Harper | $200.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
06/09/2025 | 06/13/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA | Harvey | $495.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/22/2025 | 09/26/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Harvey | $495.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | New Orleans, LA | Rowe | $200.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
10/13/2025 | 10/17/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA | Harper | $495.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/05/2025 | 11/06/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA | Harper | $200.00 | Register | Register & Pay |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION SPECIALIST
(in conjunction with APA)
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
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03/12/2025 | 03/13/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Rowe | Contact APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 |
04/14/2025 | 04/18/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA. | Harvey | Contact APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 |
06/11/2025 | 06/12/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Rowe | Contact APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 |
10/15/2025 | 10/16/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Harvey | Contact APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 |
11/03/2025 | 11/07/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA. | Harvey | Contact APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
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04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Hot Springs | BPAA | Contact: Jerry Cook backflow@springdalewater.com (479) 966-0421 |
07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Camden | BPAA | Contact: Jerry Cook backflow@springdalewater.com (479) 966-0421 |
09/04/2025 | 09/04/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Springdale | BPAA | Contact: Jerry Cook backflow@springdalewater.com (479) 966-0421 |
11/04/2025 | 11/04/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Little Rock | BPAA | Contact: Jerry Cook backflow@springdalewater.com (479) 966-0421 |
Start Date | End Date | Course Name | Location | Instructor | Fees |
BACKFLOW COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Backflow Class, you Must contact the ADH Protective Health Codes Division. Applications must be received by ADH prior to the exam date.
Protective Health Codes Section (Backflow Licensing) Contacts:
- Ricky Mayhan: Phone: (501) 661-2642 E-Mail: Ricky.Mayhan@arkansas.gov
- William Sims: Phone: (501) 661-2648 E-Mail: William.Sims@arkansas.gov
Engineering Section (Cross-Connection Control Program) Contact:
- Robert Reaves Phone: (501) 661-2623 E-Mail: Robert.Reaves@arkansas.gov