Water Distribution & Treatment Certificate

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This Water Distribution & Treatment certificate is designed to prepare students for work in water and wastewater treatment facilities. Students learn about the calculations associated with water and wastewater treatment, selection and location of water storage facilities and the operation and maintenance of related equipment, contaminants and degradation inspection and monitoring, disinfection and emergency planning, safety procedures performed in the water and wastewater industry, and preventive maintenance and repair maintenance of treatment plant equipment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Water Distribution and Treatment certificate program, students should be able to:

• Perform operations, testing, and maintenance requirements for water distribution systems
• Enhance treatment effective operations based on mathematical principles and calculations
• Design and implement safety procedures
• Operate and maintain a variety of water quality equipment