Wastewater Operator Certification Program

This Wastewater Operator Certification Program is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The coursework prepares entry-level operators for certification and employment. The successful candidate must enroll for Wastewater Treatment Operator certification Level 1 and Level 2. The training is divided into two 90-hour sessions.

Wastewater Treatment Operators are essential in the treatment and transferring of water and wastewater. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for Wastewater Operators is $54,890 and the field is projected to grow by 6 percent over the next decade. 

Highlights

– Program offers all of the coursework, hands-on training in labs, and module tests necessary to pass the final exam for DEP certification
– Program can be applied toward experience required for licensing
– Individual modules can be taken to meet Continuing Education hours for currently certified operators
– A need-based scholarship is available and provided by the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association (inquire when registering)

Register
Call 610-723-4010
 to register over the phone with a credit card or use the continuing education registration form if you prefer to pay by check or cash.

Contact
For questions on the Wastewater Operator Certification Program, contact:
Mary Kay McClatchy
Email
610-723-4010

PDS 1200 / Length: 180 hours

Cost: $2,395

January 27-December 10, 2025

6–9 p.m.

Wastewater Fundamentals
Introduction to Wastewater
Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
General Chemistry
General Math
Test

Wastewater Collection Systems
Collection System Part 1
Collection System Part 2
Pumps and Hydraulics
Flow Meters
Chemical Feed Systems
Infiltration and Inflow/Wet Weather 
Test

Wastewater Core Basics
General Safety
Ethics & Regulations
Applied Biology
Test

Wastewater Miscellaneous Topics
Energy Efficiency
SOP Preparation
Industrial Pretreatment
NPDES Permits
General Administration of Treatment Plants
Review & Preparation for Cert. Exam

Wastewater Lab & Maintenance
Wastewater Lab Basics & Troubleshooting
Treatment Plant Maint. & Troubleshooting
Test

New Classes forming 

January 27-May 12, 2025

6–9 p.m.

Marple Campus

Wastewater Treatment Types – Ponds, RBCs, & Trickling Filters
Ponds and Lagoons
Trickling Filter Process
Rotating Biological Contact
Introduction to Activated Sludge
Test

Wastewater Land Application & Solids Handling
Land Application of Wastewater
Solids Handling & Disposal
Test

Wastewater Activated Sludge Basics & CBOD Removal
Activated Sludge Part I
Activated Sludge Part II
Activated Sludge Math

Wastewater Activated Sludge – Nitrification & Denitrification
Activated Sludge Part III
Activated Sludge Part IV
Test

Wastewater Advanced Topics
SBRs
Filtration
Disinfection
Advanced Wastewater Treatment

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