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Understanding Water & Wastewater Treatment Processes

Alabama Training Network

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This course is designed to teach complex treatment processes and stages that encompass physical, biological, and chemical processes.

Duration

16 Hours

Format

Hybrid

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This course is designed to teach complex treatment processes and stages that encompass physical, biological, and chemical processes. Each phase of the treatment is covered in detail. This course will provide direction in trouble shooting treatment upsets as well as optimization protocols for both municipal and industrial systems. This course also delivers training for municipal and industrial participants to better understand drinking water quality and safety, interpreting municipal water quality reports, sampling, and interpreting point of use testing, crisis management from a food safety and quality aspect, and risk mitigation and implications in terms of food quality and food safety for food manufacturing and allied industries. Content will also include the impact of water quality in different industries. *It is suggested that each participant bring a laptop to the training to reference and explore online content.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Knowledge Of Water Treatment Physical Chemical Biological Processes
  • Troubleshoot Treatment Upsets In Water Systems
  • Interpret Drinking Water Quality Reports
  • Manage Risk In Food Manufacturing Water Quality
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators51-8031.00
  • Environmental Engineers17-2081.00
  • Remote Sensing Technicians19-4099.03
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists19-5011.00
  • Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders51-9012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Water and sewage samples — collect and label under direct supervisor guidance at a municipal treatment facility.
  • Test equipment and color analysis standards — apply to perform basic water quality checks on shift under close oversight.
  • Operational data forms and meter readings — record accurately on standardized log sheets with supervisor verification.
  • Chemical addition procedures for chlorine and lime — follow written protocols under direct supervision in a treatment plant setting.
  • Plant meters and gauges — read and report observed values to a lead operator during routine shift walkthroughs.
  • Hand tools and basic cleaning implements — use to clean filter beds and tank surfaces as directed by a senior operator.
  • Equipment lubrication schedules — follow step-by-step instructions to apply lubricants to designated machinery under supervision.
  • Plant safety rules and personal protective equipment — demonstrate correct use during entry-level orientation at a water treatment facility.
  • Compliance software and paper log templates — enter shift data into designated fields with guidance from a supervising operator.
  • Oral instructions from supervisors — listen and confirm understanding before performing assigned tasks on the plant floor.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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