Wastewater Treatment
Certificate of Proficiency Water Utility Science · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Control Number:
The Certificate of Proficiency in the Wastewater/Environmental Sanitation program is designed to prepare students for careers in the environmental protection field of waste water treatment. Subjects addressed include water quality and public health regulations, conventional wastewater treatment process operation, advanced treatment processes, and wastewater recycling and disposal.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment, CERT | 12 | |
| Certificate Requirements: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| WATR 137 | Water Mathematics and Hydraulics | 3 |
| WATR 151 | Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WATR 252 | Advanced Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following | 3 | |
| WATR 139 | Water Reclamation and Reuse | 3 |
| WATR 150 | Introduction to Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| WATR 153 | Collection Systems | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze conventional and advanced water treatment technologies for their capability to provide drinking water that meets public health and safety standards established by the State of California.