MTS Maintenance Training Systems Inc.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our barbecue last week to celebrate backflow prevention day! It was wonderful to see you all, thank you for helping to keep our water safe.
We missed everyone who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you next year! 😊

Preventing backflow by day, flipping burgers by afternoon.

We’ve got plenty to share, so come on by and grab a plate with us!

Another successful session of our Fire Hydrant Maintenance course is in the books!

Our latest group of dedicated professionals got hands-on experience, preforming tear-downs on various common hydrant models. From critical safety protocols to manufacturer-specific techniques, these operators, and contractors are now better equipped to keep our systems running reliably.

Did you know proper hydrant maintenance is essential for fire safety and water system efficiency? We’re proud to provide the practical skills that make a difference in our communities.

Missed this one? Stay tuned for our next session to earn 0.6 CEUs (EOCP & AEPA accredited). Send us a message for more info!

Don't forget to cast your vote in the EOCP Board Elections!

We’re proud to endorse Marie James for Member at Large on the EOCP Board of Directors. Every vote counts, help support Every vote counts, let’s support the continued voice and communication between EOCP, its Stakeholders, and the Operator community.

📌 Click the link to read more about candidates and submit your vote before August 14th at 11:59 PM:

https://eocp.ca/2026-eocp-board-elections/

Wastewater Collections 🚨
FUN FACT: "Flushable" wipes do not break down. They form indestructible sewer dreadlocks.

When flushable wipes, dental floss, and hair meet a spinning sewage pump, they twist together into a 50-pound, rock-solid mass affectionately known in the industry as "FatBergs." How do operators get it out? They kill the power and physically hack it out of the pump using literal heavy-duty meat hooks.

Want to master the chaos of the underground? Sign up for our Wastewater Collections course on October 26-30, act fast as there are only a few seats left!

MTS Course Calendar - MTS Inc This 5-day program covers aspects of cross connection controls and backflow preventer assembly testing as published in the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is followed by the BCWWA Backflow Asse...

🎉 Join us in celebrating National Backflow Prevention Day! 🎉

We’re firing up the BBQ to recognize the importance of backflow prevention and the people who help protect our drinking water every day.

📅 August 14, 2026
🕛 11:00am-1:30pm
📍 MTS Training Center. 4500 29St Vernon

Come by for a burger or hot dog, meet or catch up with our team, and learn how backflow prevention helps keep our community’s water safe.

We hope to see you there! 🌭🍔

Upcoming Backflow Assembly Testers Certification Course!

Ready to advance your career? Join us from August 10–14, 2026 at our training facility in Vernon, BC for comprehensive, hands-on operator training.
MTS offers a unique learning experience featuring a purpose-built 3,800 sq ft facility with operational water distribution systems, a water treatment plant, and collaborative classrooms. We invite you to stay for our annual Backflow Prevention Day BBQ on August 14th!

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today!
Register Online: www.mtsinc.ca
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call (250) 503-0893.

We love it when Operators call to let us know they have passed their EOCP certification exam. So rewarding to be able to share with the instructors, the success of the Operators that were in their class.

One of the attendees from the March WWC I-II course called today to let us know he passed. Congratulations!!!

And good luck to those who attended class this week and will be writing their WT Lv. I this afternoon.