Water Conservation
Certificate of Proficiency Water Utility Science · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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This program prepares students for careers in Water Conservation, and certification by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association as a Water Use Efficiency Practitioner. Required courses explore drinking water distribution systems; regional water supply issues; current water consumption for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers; common conservation practices; and effective customer education and communication.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Water Conservation, CERT | 12 | |
| : Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| WATR 052 | Water Conservation Practitioner | 3 |
| WATR 107 | California Water Resources | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| PBLC 080 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 090 | Principles of Project Management | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate past water consumption records for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, and formulate cost effective means to reduce water consumption for such customers.