Overview
The QWEL training will be facilitated live over Zoom by one of our highly rated QWEL certified instructors and is available to professionals living or conducting business in Solano County, Napa County, and Yolo County.
Like previous in-person classes, the online version will cover all sections of the QWEL reference manual. This includes topics on:
- Sustainable landscape design principles,
- Soil properties and health,
- Plant water needs,
- Overhead spray irrigation system audits,
- Irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance, and
- Irrigation system programming and operation.
Attendees are encouraged to download a virtual copy of the manual for free here or obtain a free paperback copy from Solano County Water Agency. Please contact Elise Shtayyeh at [email protected] or (707) 454-9936 to request a free physical copy of the manual.
In order to obtain QWEL certification, individuals must complete an irrigation audit, which will be covered in class, and pass the QWEL exam. The QWEL exam will be offered the week of September 29. Exams will be administered online, and students will be required to pay an exam fee (approximately $30).
*Additional details will be provided prior to the class after you register.
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Those who earn their QWEL certification will be listed as a Certified Professional on the QWEL and U.S. EPA WaterSense websites. |
Dates
September 14, 2026 8:00 am – September 24, 2026 12:00 pm
Location
Virtual
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Presenter
Lori Palmquist
How to register
Sponsored by
Solano County Water Agnecy
For more information, contact
Julia Mes
[email protected]
(916) 552-5885
Registration Closes: 09/11/2026