Water Utility Training Helps Communities Save Water, Create Jobs
The Fusion/Electrofusion of HDPE Water Piping Systems Program teaches utility technicians, operators, inspectors and engineers the proper methods for fusion and electrofusion of high-density polyethylene piping systems for potable and wastewater applications. Heat fusion creates seamless pipeline connections that produce leak-free HDPE pipelines and eliminate the joint failures that plague traditional piping systems.
Sponsored by the Municipal Advisory Board, an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, the training program has graduated nearly 150 utility professionals plus college students from 22 cities across the country.
The training is being held at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is led by NWTC’s expert instructors and staff. The 11th training class was held during the summer of 2025 and had special guests from the City of Green Bay. Mayor Eric Genrich accepted a certificate of appreciation recognizing the city’s support for workforce development programs that serve water utility professionals nationwide.
Utility operators, inspectors and engineers interested in the 2026 training schedule for the Fusion/Electrofusion of HDPE Water Piping Systems Program can find additional information at plasticpipe.org/mabpubs or by contacting [email protected].
