90 Credits

This degree program prepares graduates for positions in municipal wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities. Along with appropriate operating experience, this degree provides a foundation for positions with responsibilities beyond the entry level. The requirements build on those for the Wastewater Technology-Municipal Wastewater Treatment Technology Certificate , which should generally be completed first.

For more information, please visit the program website https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/water-wastewater-technology/

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.