Cross Connection Control Device Inspector Training in Springfield, IL - May 13th to 16th 2025This is a training for Illinois Licensed Plumbers and Water Operators interested in becoming certified to test backflow equipment in the State of Illinois.Training is 3.5 days and starts Tuesday from 8am - 4pm. Wednesday and Thursday have similar schedule. Thursday afternoon students will be given the Illinois EPA hands on exam demonstrating competency with testing backflow valves. Friday students will take the IEPA written exam beginning at 8am and test will conclude at approximately 10:30am. All materials, tools and test gauges are provided by instructor. Please bring notebook, highlighter and pen/pencil.Training will be held at Plumbers Local 137 in Springfield, IL. This training is open to all union and non-union plumbers that hold a current Illinois or City of Chicago Plumbing License
Training is also open to all Illinois Certified Water Operators (please note that Water Operators can only test backflows at their facility, well house or booster station per IEPA code)
Plumbers will earn 8 Hours of CEUs from IDPH and Water Operators will earn 24 Hours of CEUs from IEPA for attending this training. Both can be used for renewal of their respective Illinois state licenses. Address for UA 137 is 2880 E. Cook St. Springfield, IL 62703
