This course is designed for operators of distribution systems serving greater than 1,000 people. Topics include pressure zones, booster stations, storage tanks, fire protection and disinfection. 15 contact hours; 1.5 CUEs

This session applies math principles water operators use in the treatment and distribution systems as chemical dosages, flows, detention times and pressure.

This session reviews the Total Coliform rule, sample collection, preparing Health Reports, Public Notifications, and a review of water quality disinfection practices to microorganisms.

Basic Lab course covers a review of basic chemistry principles on pH, alkalinity, chlorine residuals, treatment, and water quality regulations. Workshop covers water quality topics on disinfection and public notification. Water Treatment Operators Grade IA / IIA are required to complete a 0.5 CEU Basic Lab course every 3 years.

Each applicant seeking certification at the Grade 2 or 2A level or higher must be able to conduct the necessary laboratory tests to maintain proper operation of a wastewater treatment plant. This course covers collection and analysis of wastewater samples. 30 contact hours.

Topics covered in this course include operator qualifications and responsibilities, water quality control, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, pH and alkalinity adjustment, iron and manganese removal, water softening and chlorination, bacteriological laboratory techniques, emergency planning, safety, hydraulics and pumps, process calculations and distribution system operation and maintenance. 60 contact hours; 6 CEUs

This five-day course is designed to meet the requirements of NYS Sanitary Code Part 5 relative to the training required to receive New York State Water Treatment Operator's certification. This training will coincide with the first half of the Grade IIA class. 30 contact hours; 3 CEUs

This is one of the modules required by the New York State Department of Health to become certified as a Grade 1A water treatment plant operator (the other module is the Grade 1 Supervisory Management Course). This course is designed for operators at water treatment plants with facilities for filtration designed to treat over 2.5 million gallons per day. Topics include math, chemistry, biology, regulations, and water treatment plant optimization. 30 contact hours