31-41 Credits

This certificate program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The program is designed for a fall quarter start, depending upon student composition, computation and computing skills; please contact an advisor for skill assessment information.

Program Website:

Water/ Wastewater Technology | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/areas-of-interest/program-maps/trades-industrial-tech-aviation-natural-resources/water-wastewater-technology/index.html

Program Outcomes:

1. Identify characteristics of water used to provide public drinking water through municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
2. Identify the characteristics of wastewater conveyed and treated in municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
3. Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
4. Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal water distribution, water treatment systems, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
5. Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
6. Collect samples for, perform and interpret results of laboratory analyses used to monitor municipal water distribution, water treatment systems, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
7. Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.