Drinking Water and Wastewater Technology

This certificate covers all aspects of drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and wastewater treatment. Topics covered will include drinking water sources, water quality/contaminants, water sampling/testing, drinking water treatment techniques, drinking water regulations, record-keeping, safety, customer relations and local government basics. The course also covers drinking water distribution system installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Wastewater classes will cover wastewater collection, sampling/testing, pre-treatment, advanced treatment techniques, effluent disinfection, sludge/effluent disposal, regulations, laboratory procedure and administration. These courses are designed to prepare students to take mid-level operator certification exams through the state of California to become water and wastewater operators, which is the first step for working in the water/wastewater utility industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the wastewater treatment exam given by the California Water resources Development Department.
• Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water distribution exam given by the California Department of Public Health.
• Upon completion of this certificate program students will be prepared to take and pass the water treatment exam given by the California Department of Public Health.

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