Drinking Water and Wastewater Technology

This degree will cover 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 degree 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.This degree is 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. The Associate in Science in Drinking Water and Wastewater Technology prepares students to become supervisors and managers at water districts and water treatment operating companies.

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Upon completing this degree and obtaining the skills listed, students will be allowed to take a series of state certification examinations in order to become certified water operators through the California Department of Public Health and wastewater treatment operators through the State Water Resources Control Board. While the certificate allows students to become certified water/wastewater operators, the Associate degree teaches them to obtain managerial jobs within the industry. 

See courses above for semester one and semester two.