QWEL (English) - St. George, UT

About QWEL

QWEL is one of two approved US EPA WaterSense Irrigation Auditor certification programs in the nation.

QWEL provides 20 hours of educational training in irrigation system design & maintenance, programming & operation.

Qualified Water Efficient Landscapers (QWEL) are recognized by QWEL the EPA WaterSense program, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District, USU Extension, Washington County Water Conservancy District & the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association as landscape professionals that are making a positive impact towards reducing landscape water demand. 

Training Cost & Fee Waiver Information

• Course fee: $100

• Test fee: $50

Washington County Water Conservation District will cover 50% of the total fee for registrants who have a home or business address in Washington County, including both institutional and commercial participants.

If you are eligible for this 50% fee waiver, please email shital.poudyal@usu.edu to receive further instructions.

•  Lunch is included on Wednesday & Thursday.

Registration (2-step process): 

1. Register at QWEL.net by clicking the Registration box on this page below.
2. Pay for class and/or test: link will be emailed to all the registered individuals starting Feb 1st.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

• Wednesday Feb 25th, 2026 from 8:15 am - 5 pm
• Thursday Feb 26th, 2026 from 8:15 am - 5 pm
• Exam Day: Friday, Feb 27th, 2026, 8:15 am

Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District
533 E Waterworks Dr
St. George, UT 84770
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Presenter: Utah State University Extension

When:

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 8:15 am-5:00 pm - Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District

Thursday, February 26th, 2026 8:15 am-5:00 pm - Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District

Friday, February 27th, 2026 8:15 am-5:00 pm - Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District

Registration Closes: 02/23/2026

Sponsored by: Utah State University Cooperative Extension

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