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Water Treatment and Transmission Technology

This program provides you with a comprehensive study of drinking water treatment and transmission technology. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, and lesson quizzes.

The Water Treatment and Transmission Technology Certificate Program includes 10 modules. All modules are self-paced, online courses. Students will receive a certificate upon completing each module as well as an overall certificate after completing all 10 modules. The topics of the modules are outlined below.

This certificate program is made up of the following 10 classes:

One Year Experience Substitute

The certificate earned upon completion of the entire program is recognized by the California State Water Resources Control Board as a substitute for one year of water treatment and water distribution operator experience.

Curriculum content

Water Sources
This course is designed to introduce students to the sources of water and the various threats to our water supply. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Water Sources course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Water Supply Hydrology
- Groundwater Sources
- Surface Water Sources
- Emergency and Alternative Water Sources
- Use and Conservation of Water
- Water Quality
- Water Source Protection
Introduction to Water Treatment
This course is designed to provide a foundational look at Water Treatment processes and methods. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Introduction to Water Treatment course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Water Treatment Processes
- Treatment of Water at the Source
- Preliminary Treatment
- Water Coagulation and Flocculation
- Sedimentation Basins and Clarifiers
- Filtration
- Disinfection
- Fluoridation
Advanced Water Treatment
This course is designed to provide an advanced overview of Water Treatment processes and methods. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Advanced Water Treatment course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Control of Corrosion and Scaling
- Iron and Manganese Control
- Lime Softening
- Ion Exchange
- Adsorption
- Aeration
- Membrane Processes
- Water Treatment Plant Residuals
- Treatment Plant Instrumentation and Control
Water Treatment Math
This course is designed to acquaint students with the math, formulas, and calculations used in water treatment, storage and distribution. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Water Treatment Math course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Powers and Scientific Notation
- Dimensional Analysis
- Rounding and Estimating
- Solving for the Unknown Value
- Ratios and Proportions
- Averages
- Percent
- Linear Measurements
- Area Measurements
- Volume Measurements
- Conversions
- Graphs and Tables
- Per Capita Water Use
- Domestic Water Use Based on Household Fixture Rates
- Water Use per Unit of Industrial Product Produced
- Average Daily Flow
- Surface Overflow Rate
- Weir Overflow Rate
- Filter Loading Rate
- Filter Backwash Rate
- Mudball Calculation
- Detention Time
- Well Problems
Applied Chemistry
This course is designed to acquaint students with the chemistry principles involved in water treatment, storage and distribution, and the math that applies to chemistry principles. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Applied Chemistry course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Operator Chemistry Made Easy
- The Structure of Matter
- The Classification of Matter
- Valence, Chemical Formulas, and Chemical Equations
- Solutions
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Chemistry of Treatment Processes
- Chemical Dosage Problems
Water Transmission and Distribution I
This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of Water Transmission and Distribution, system maintenance and inspection, and the safety of the public water supply. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Introduction to Water Transmission and Distribution course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
- Pipe Systems and Piping
- Water Storage
- Pumping Stations and Pumps
- Hydraulics of Water Distribution Systems
- Valves
- Fire Hydrants
- Motors and Engines
- Instrumentation and Control
Water Transmission and Distribution II
This course is designed to provide an advanced understanding of Water Transmission and Distribution, system maintenance and inspection, and the safety of the public water supply. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Advanced Water Transmission and Distribution course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Water Meters
- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
- Water Main Installation
- Backfilling, Main Testing, and Installation Safety
- System Operations
- Water Services
- Information Management
- System Security and Emergency Response
- Public Relations
Water Quality
This course is designed to provide an overview of water quality regulations, methods of compliance, instrumentation used to monitor and ensure water quality, and the analysis required to supply clean and safe drinking water to the public. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems and lesson quizzes. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Water Quality course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Public Water Supply Regulations
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Water Laboratory Equipment and Instruments
- Microbiological Contaminants
- Physical and Aggregate Properties of Water
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Organic Contaminants
- Radiological Contaminants
- Customer Complaint Investigations
Applied Hydraulics
This course is designed to acquaint students with the hydraulics involved in water treatment, storage and distribution, and the math that applies to hydraulic principles. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Applied Hydraulics course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Density and Specific Gravity
- Pressure and Force
- Piezometric Surface and Hydraulic Grade Line
- Head
- Head Loss
- Pumping Problems
- Flow Rate Problems
- Thrust Control
Electricity for the Water Industry
This course is designed to acquaint students with the electric terms, measurements, and equipment used in water treatment, storage, and distribution. Course material consists of reading assignments, video lectures, review questions, study problems, and lesson quizzes. Find the required texts HERE . Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Electricity for the Water Industry course, which is applicable toward a Certificate in Water Treatment Technology from American Water College.
- Electricity, Magnetism, and Electrical Measurements
- Electrical Quantities and Terms
- Functions and Ratings of Electrical Equipment

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This certificate program is made up of the following 10 classes:

One Year Experience Substitute

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