This course addresses the practical operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Participants study wastewater composition and characteristics, state regulatory requirements, preliminary and secondary treatment, biological treatment processes, activated sludge, stabilization ponds, advanced treatment, solids handling, disinfection, laboratory process control, industrial waste monitoring, operational safety, and wastewater calculations. The course emphasizes using operating data, established procedures, and safe work practices to maintain effective treatment and regulatory compliance. 20 Hour Course

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant may be considered incomplete and may not receive a certificate of completion.

Participant Must Provide

• Simple calculator with square root function.

• Photo identification on the first day of class. See the “Policy” page of the website for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

• Course materials, notebook, and writing utensils as directed by the instructor.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process. Participants are expected to attend all class sessions, activities, discussions, and required exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance or participation requirements.

Recommended Prior Training Courses or Knowledge

Prior completion of Basic Wastewater Operations is recommended but not required. Participants should have a basic understanding of wastewater characteristics, collection systems, treatment goals, and operator responsibilities.

Upon Successful Completion, Participants Will Be Able To

• Describe primary, secondary, and disinfection treatment processes used in wastewater treatment facilities.

• Explain the purpose of preliminary treatment, sedimentation, biological treatment, clarification, solids handling, and effluent quality monitoring.

• Identify common process control indicators and operational concerns in wastewater treatment.

• Recognize safety, sampling, recordkeeping, and permit compliance responsibilities.

• Apply basic wastewater treatment knowledge to support effective plant operation.

This course addresses the practical operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Participants study wastewater composition and characteristics, state regulatory requirements, preliminary and secondary treatment, biological treatment processes, activated sludge, stabilization ponds, advanced treatment, solids handling, disinfection, laboratory process control, industrial waste monitoring, operational safety, and wastewater calculations. The course emphasizes using operating data, established procedures, and safe work practices to maintain effective treatment and regulatory compliance. 20 Hour Course

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident status, and meet all attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant may be considered incomplete and may not receive a certificate of completion.

Participant Must Provide

• Simple calculator with square root function.

• Photo identification on the first day of class. See the “Policy” page of the website for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

• Course materials, notebook, and writing utensils as directed by the instructor.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process. Participants are expected to attend all class sessions, activities, discussions, and required exercises. This course requires participants to attend at least 100% of class hours as a condition for successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance or participation requirements.

Recommended Prior Training Courses or Knowledge

Prior completion of Basic Wastewater Operations is recommended but not required. Participants should have a basic understanding of wastewater characteristics, collection systems, treatment goals, and operator responsibilities.

Upon Successful Completion, Participants Will Be Able To

• Describe primary, secondary, and disinfection treatment processes used in wastewater treatment facilities.

• Explain the purpose of preliminary treatment, sedimentation, biological treatment, clarification, solids handling, and effluent quality monitoring.

• Identify common process control indicators and operational concerns in wastewater treatment.

• Recognize safety, sampling, recordkeeping, and permit compliance responsibilities.

• Apply basic wastewater treatment knowledge to support effective plant operation.

This course prepares wastewater operators and laboratory personnel to produce accurate, reliable, and defensible analytical data. Instruction covers laboratory safety, equipment use, sampling procedures, quality assurance and quality control, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting. Participants study standard wastewater analyses, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, alkalinity, chlorine residual, solids analysis, and microbiological testing. Emphasis is placed on interpreting laboratory results and using analytical data to evaluate and control wastewater-treatment processes. 20 Hour Course

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident status, and meet all attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant may be considered incomplete and may not receive a certificate of completion.

Participant Must Provide

• Simple calculator with square root function.

• Photo identification on the first day of class. See the “Policy” page of the website for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

• Course materials, notebook, and writing utensils as directed by the instructor.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process. Participants are expected to attend all class sessions, activities, discussions, and required exercises. This course requires participants to attend at least 100% of class hours as a condition for successful course completion. During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance or participation requirements.

Recommended Prior Training Courses or Knowledge

Prior completion of Basic Wastewater Operations is recommended but not required. Participants should have a basic understanding of wastewater characteristics, collection systems, treatment goals, and operator responsibilities.

Upon Successful Completion, Participants Will Be Able To

• Describe primary, secondary, and disinfection treatment processes used in wastewater treatment facilities.

• Explain the purpose of preliminary treatment, sedimentation, biological treatment, clarification, solids handling, and effluent quality monitoring.

• Identify common process control indicators and operational concerns in wastewater treatment.

• Recognize safety, sampling, recordkeeping, and permit compliance responsibilities.

• Apply basic wastewater treatment knowledge to support effective plant operation.