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History of the Clean Water Act

The Clean Water Act (CWA) as we know it has a longer history than you might think. The first version of the CWA was passed in 1948 under President Truman. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was passed to address the concerns surrounding water pollution and contaminants. However, in 1972, public awareness and concern for […]

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Certification Exam Tips from American Water College

When preparing to take a wastewater treatment certification exam, a water distribution certification exam or a water treatment certification exam there are a few easy steps you can take to raise your confidence level and improve your test performance. By implementing these simple steps, your study time will be much more productive, and your confidence […]

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What is the difference between a CEU, a PDH, and a Contact Hour?

In this video we explain the different between a Continuing Education Unit, a Professional Development Hour, and a Contact Hour.   Transcript:  One question we are frequently asked at American Water College what is the difference between a professional development hour, a contact hour and a continuing education unit. Well, truth be told, they’re all just […]

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About American Water College – YouTube Video

Transcript:  American Water College was founded in 2006 with a vision of providing high quality, cost-effective training to professionals in the water industry. It is a our goal to help you achieve your goals. We are committed to helping you achieve your career objectives by providing a convenient and affordable method of professional development, continuing education […]

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Announcing 36 Hour Specialized Training Courses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Water College www.americanwatercollege.org info@americanwatercollege.org 661-940-1133   New “Specialized Training Courses” From American Water College   Lancaster, CA – February 5, 2013 – American Water College continues to lead the water industry in online training, as the only online training provider approved by the state of California as a specialized training provider. […]

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IACET Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Water College www.americanwatercollege.org info@americanwatercollege.org 661-940-1133    American Water College Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs Prestigious Accreditation Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning   October 1, 2012 –The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded American Water College the prestigious Authorized Provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only […]

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Live Blogging from the California Nevada Section Conference 2012 – Water Quality Presentations

I spent the morning sitting in on classes presented by the Water Quality Division of the CA-NV Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).  The Water Treatment Committee, chaired by Joy Eldridge of Napa, coordinated a series of presentations that focused on removing organic contaminants from water sources in an effort to reduce the […]

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Live Blogging from the California Nevada Section Conference 2012- The Water Dogs Win It!

The Top Ops Final round was played out during the Rock Star Lunch.  The teams making it to the finals were the Smooth Operators from Alameda County Water District, the Ace Apprentices from San Francisco, and the Water Dogs, which was a combined team of Jeff Page from Montara Water and Sanitary District &  Steve […]

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