Course Descriptions
WATER-120 INTRODUCTION TO WATER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Explores the entire Water Systems Technology program, which includes the class and
degree offerings. Reviews the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking
Water operator certification requirements. Various topics include water supply, water
quality, drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater and recycled water
and other related topics.
WATER-130 WATERWORKS MATHEMATICS
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Introduces basic mathematical principles related to drinking water distribution and
treatment systems and wastewater treatment plants; including areas, volumes, pressure,
flow rates, unit conversion, chemical dosage, detention time, and filtration rates.
Focuses on mathematical computations within the expected range of knowledge on the
State Water Resources Control Board exams for Drinking Water Distribution 1 and 2,
Drinking Water Treatment 1 and 2, and Wastewater Treatment 1 and 2.
WATER-131 ADVANCED WATERWORKS MATHEMATICS
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Prerequisite: WATER-130
Examines advanced study of mathematical principles related to pump hydraulics: horsepower, flow rates, pump curves, chemical dosages, detention time, filtration and backwash rates, CT calculations and various utility management analyses related to budget preparations, water rate structures, and demand design forecasting. Focuses on mathematical computations within the expected range of knowledge on the State of California Water Resources Control Board exams for Drinking Water Distribution 3, 4, and 5, Drinking Water Treatment 3 and 4, and Wastewater Treatment 3 and 4.
WATER-132 WATER SUPPLY
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-120
Examines the sources of drinking water supplies, with special emphasis on water in
California. Explores the uses of water, including residential, commercial/industrial/institutional,
and landscaping demands. It also examines the roles and methods of conservation on
water demand management.
WATER-135 WATER QUALITY
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Examines basic principles of chemistry and microbiology, and applies them to drinking
water quality and related state and federal regulations.
WATER-140 WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR I
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-130
Introduces basic concepts and processes of drinking water distribution systems, including
a general background of drinking water sources, regulations, water system design,
and various distribution system appurtenances. Assists in the preparation of the State
of California Water Resources Control Board Certification Exams for Grades I and II.
Filed trips may be required.
WATER-141 WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR II
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-140 or four years of employment in a water treatment
plant, water distribution system or hold a valid Grade I license.
Presents intermediate to advanced principles of water distribution. Assists in preparation
for Grade III & IV Water Distribution Operator’s Certificate examination given by
the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Filed trips may be required.
WATER-150 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION PROCESSES I
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-130 & WATER-135
Presents the basic operating principles and techniques of the conventional surface
water treatment processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration,
plus those of disinfection processes. Assists in preparation for Grade T1 and T2 Water
Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate examination given by the State of California
Water Resources Control Board. Filed trips may be required.
WATER-151 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION PROCESSES II
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-131 and 150
Examines advanced topics in conventional surface water treatment processes and disinfection,
as well as non-conventional treatment processes. Assists in preparation for Grade
T3 and T4 Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate examination given by the State
of California Water Resources Control Board. Filed trips may be required.
WATER-160 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL I
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Presents the basic operating principles and techniques of conventional wastewater
treatment processes including preliminary treatment, primary treatment, and secondary
treatment, as well as wastewater quality assessment, wastewater collection, and wastewater
disposal. Assists in preparation for Grade 1/2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Certificate examination given by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
Field trips may be required.
WATER-161 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL II
3 units | 54 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: WATER-160
Examines advanced topics in conventional wastewater treatment processes including
alternative secondary treatment methods, tertiary treatment, disinfection and dechlorination,
solids handling, water recycling, and industrial waste management. Assists in preparation
for Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate examination given by the
State of California Water Resources Control Board. Field trips may be required.