Courses

This course explains how to solve math problems that relate to the filtration process. It covers how to calculate many different types of water treatment plant filter math problems, including level drop rate, flow rate through a filter, backwash water used, and many others.

There are various types of math problems which directly relate to the sedimentation portion of a water treatment plant. The problems discussed in this lesson include detention time, overflow rate, flow velocity and weir loading.

Properly maintaining the balance of chemicals in the coagulation and flocculation portions of the treatment process is vital for the operation of a treatment plant. Failing to have the proper balance will cause the whole process to fail.

This course teaches students how to calculate reservoir volume in acre-ft as well as in MG (Million Gallons). The dosing of a reservoir with copper sulfate for algae control is also discussed.

Correctly dosing chemicals is essential for public health and for treatment plant efficiency. This course teaches operators the concepts needed to correctly calculate chemical dose problems.

Converting between flow rates is an everyday calculation for water treatment plant operators. Knowing how to convert between flow rates is an essential skill for every treatment plant operator.

This course compiles 8 individual lessons into one course. The advanced water math course builds upon the principles taught in the basic course to move students into solving more difficult math problems.

This course teaches students how to calculate pumping horse power problems. The difference between water horse power, brake horse power, and motor horse power are all discussed. Additionally, this course covers how to calculate the operational cost of a pump.

Calculating the flow rate of flowing water is an everyday calculation in the water industry. This course will teach students how to calculate both the flow rate, and the velocity of flowing water.

It is vital that water industry professionals understand the relationship between force, pressure and water head. In this course, the student will learn how to solve problems involving tank pressure due to water head, as well as force placed on in-ground tanks due to high ground water levels.

This course covers the relationship between the weight of water and the volume of water. This lesson will teach the student how to use the relationship between gallons and cubic feet of water to solve math problems in the water industry.    

This course gives students the knowledge they need to calculate the volumes of various shapes as they relate to water industry math problems. It is applicable to water treatment plant operators, distribution system operators, and wastewater treatment plant operators.

This course gives students the knowledge they need to calculate the area of various surfaces as they relate to water industry math problems. It is applicable to water treatment plant operators, distribution system operators, and wastewater treatment plant operators.

This course gives students a basic understanding of how to use unit analysis to solve water treatment math problems. The steps to performing unit conversions are taught from the ground up, including a simple approach to solving any unit conversion type problem.

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of the math concepts needed to solve water treatment, distribution system and wastewater treatment math problems.

Earn your certificate in Effective Utility Management through American water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. Through the combination of online learning and classroom training events, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective leader in your organization.

Earn your certificate in Water Treatment Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a one-year online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

A career in water treatment can provide you with a secure future while you do your part to change the world.

Skip over the entry level distribution system operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for distribution system operators.  This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the Grade 2 Distribution System license exam in California! Upgrade your […]

Skip over the entry level water operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for water treatment operators.  This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the California Grade 2 Water Treatment license […]