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Jun
23

How to Study for Water Treatment License Exams

American Water College prepares water and wastewater treatment operators to pass their state license and certification exams the first time. We thought it might be helpful to share some of the things we’ve learned over past decade about how to study for your next state water or wastewater treatment certification exam.  In addition to this […]

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Jun
22

How to Calculate BOD Removal Efficiency – Wastewater Math

Let’s take a look at how efficient a wastewater treatment plant is at removing BOD.  This is a percent removal problem, so let’s go to the board and see how to work this problem. The problem reads “What is the percent of BOD removed in a plant when the influent BOD is 245 mg per […]

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Jun
19

State Certification Information | California Treatment Certification Renewal

In California, you must renew your treatment certification every three years, as outlined in the Renewal and Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions document. “Once you have obtained certification, you must renew it every three years. To renew your certification, you must pay the renewal fee and provide proof that you completed the required number of continuing […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | Blog . California . Certification Exams
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Jun
15

State Certification Information | California Distribution Certification Renewal

In California, you must renew your distribution certification every three years, as outlined in the Renewal and Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions document. “Once you have obtained certification, you must renew it every three years. To renew your certification, you must pay the renewal fee and provide proof that you completed the required number of continuing […]

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Jun
14

State Certification Information | California Specialized Training

In California there are specific approved courses called Specialized Training Courses that are required to upgrade your license. In this post, we’ll answer the following questions: What is a Specialized Training Course? What Specialized Training Course should I take? How do I know that a course is approved? Where can I find approved courses?   […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | Blog . California . Certification Exams
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Jun
14

Texas – California Water Treatment License Reciprocity

American Water College proudly serves students in all 50 of the United States.  We get questions from people all over the country. One question we get frequently is “I’m moving to Texas – is my California water treatment operator certification good in Texas?” This question of reciprocity doesn’t have one simple answer.  The Texas Commission […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | California . Continuing Education . Education . Texas . Water Treatment
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Jun
12

State Exam Information | California Distribution Operator Certification

Here’s some helpful info regarding the exam for anyone seeking Water Distribution Operator Certification in the state of California. For study planning and making sure you don’t miss a deadline, please refer to the California Distribution Exam Schedule. When you have decided what exam you will take, fill out the Application and get it in […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | Blog . California . Certification Exams
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Jun
07

State Exam Information | California Treatment Operator Certification

Here’s some helpful info for anyone seeking Water Treatment Operator Certification in the state of California. For planning your studying and making sure you don’t miss a deadline, please refer to the California Treatment Exam Schedule. When you have decided when you will take the exam, fill out the Application and get it in the […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | Blog . California . Certification Exams . Water Treatment
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