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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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 |
11/05/2025 | 11/06/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Harper | $200 | 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 |
10/13/2025 | 10/17/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA. | Harper | $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 |
09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | New Orleans, LA | Rowe | $200 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/22/2025 | 09/26/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Harvey | $495 | 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 |
06/09/2025 | 06/13/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA. | Harvey | $495 | 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 |
04/16/2025 | 04/17/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Harper | $200 | 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 |
03/26/2025 | 03/27/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | New Orleans, LA | Harper | $200 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/24/2025 | 03/28/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Rowe | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/17/2025 | 03/21/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Fayetteville | Harvey | $495 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Fayetteville | Rowe | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
03/10/2025 | 03/14/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA. | 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 |
01/22/2025 | 01/22/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/21/2025 | 01/23/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair | Camden | Harvey | $395 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/14/2025 | 01/14/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $150 | Register | Register & Pay |
01/13/2025 | 01/17/2025 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester | Camden | 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 |
11/05/2025 | 11/06/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA. | Harper | $200 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist Recertification With ABPA Exam Prep | New Orleans, LA | Rowe | $200 | Register | Register & Pay |
09/22/2025 | 09/26/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Harvey | $495 | 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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01/06/2025 | 01/16/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Camden | Harvey | $165 | Register |
01/13/2025 | 01/23/2025 | Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification | Little Rock | Harvey | $165 | Register |
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
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 |
04/14/2025 | 04/18/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA | Harvey | Contact: APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 | 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 |
06/11/2025 | 06/12/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA | Rowe | Contact: APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 | 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 |
10/15/2025 | 10/16/2025 | WSPS Recertification with ABPA Exam Prep | Lafayette, LA | Harvey | Contact: APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 | Register | Register & Pay |
11/03/2025 | 11/07/2025 | Water Supply Protection Specialist | Lafayette, LA | Harvey | Contact: APA Kevin Richard (337) 230-6891 | 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 |
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: Kronda Page kpage@sautech.edu (870) 574-4550 |
07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Camden | BPAA | Contact: Kronda Page kpage@sautech.edu (870) 574-4550 |
09/04/2025 | 09/04/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Springdale | BPAA | Contact: Kronda Page kpage@sautech.edu (870) 574-4550 |
11/04/2025 | 11/04/2025 | Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas Seminar | Little Rock | BPAA | Contact: Kronda Page kpage@sautech.edu (870) 574-4550 |
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