Kentucky Public Service Commission


Training

2025

Public Service Commission Water Training

Register Online at: https://psc.ky.gov/WaterTraining/Training/ManageAttendees

KRS 74.020(8) requires newly appointed water district commissioners to complete 12 hours of training that is either provided or conducted by the Public Service Commission within 12 months of their initial appointment.

Cost of Attendance
  • $75/person
  • Fees can be applied to any training occurring in the year but not transferable to the following calendar year.

Training DatesFormatHours Of CreditLocationRegistration Deadline
March 18-19, 2025Two day training12Blue Lick State Resort ParkFebruary 24, 2025
April 22-23, 2025Two day training12Lake Barkley State ParkMarch 31, 2025
June 24-25, 2025Two day training12Carter Caves State ParkJune 2, 2025
July 22-23, 2025 Two day training 12 Towne Place Suites, Owensboro, KY July 1, 2025
October 21-22, 2025Two day training12Pine Mountain State ParkSeptember 29, 2025
December 2-3, 2025Two day training12Public Service Commission BuildingNovember 10, 2025

Who Needs Training?
  • Newly appointed water district commissioners are required to complete 12 hours of PSC administered water training within 12 months of appointment.
  • Returning water district commissioners who make more than $3,600 annually are required to complete 6 hours of PSC or PSC approved training per year.
  • Operators may receive up to 12.75 hours total for DOW Continuing Education Credits.
  • Fees can be applied to any training occurring in the year but not transferable to the following calendar year.
  • If you have any further questions consult KRS 74.020.
Topics Covered at PSC Training
  • Consumer services
  • Infrastructure Management & Preservation
  • Statutory and Regulatory Requirements of Districts and their Commissioners
  • Review of PSC Jurisdiction
  • Operator training and retention
  • Cybersecurity
  • Fraud prevention and internal controls
  • Commissioner ethics laws & standards of conduct
  • Ratemaking basics and current topics of interest
  • Review of water loss statutes and regulations
  • Review of inspection process
  • Basic duties and responsibilities of water district commissioners
  • Requirements of the Kentucky Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act
For any questions or concerns, please email: pscwatertraining@ky.gov
  1. Organization and Gas Rule Update - PHMSA
  2. Control Room Management - PHMSA
  3. Reporting Requirements - PHMSA
  4. DIMP Final Rule - PHMSA
  5. DIMP Knowledge Records - PHMSA
  6. SIF & SHRIMP - Gerry Lee
  7. Public Awareness - Joe Mataich
  8. DIRT - Annmarie Robertson
  9. Private Virtual Dirt - Tim Vaughn
  10. DIRT An Operators Perspective - Tim Owen.pdf
  11. Onshore Gas Gathering - PHMSA
  12. Lessons Learned - Ron Six