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SUMMARY:5-Day Water Distribution Exam Review & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 1-2
DESCRIPTION:March 2-3\, 2026: 2-Day Water Distribution Operations – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nThis class is a condensed overview of potable water delivery throughout a typical community water distribution system from treated supply to residential and industrial user. Students will review the basic water distribution processes\, equipment and methods to better prepare for common questions encountered on a water distribution operator certification examination.\n\nMarch 4-5\, 2026: 2-Day Water Distribution Math\, Gr. 1-2 – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nA scientific calculator is required for this math class.\nOperators will learn how to use the step-by-step method\, utilize algebraic formulas\, and define conversions to find the solutions to volume\, pounds\, dosage / demand /residual and PSI problems. These principles are reinforced with practical water math application problems.\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: Disinfection of Public Water Supply – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nStudents will study the subject of disinfection from a summary of Federal Drinking Water Regulations to Chlorine Safety. Student will learn to identify the properties of chlorine\, dosage\, demand and residual problems\, breakpoint chlorination\, disinfection by-products (THM’s)\, alternative disinfectants together with liquid and gas chlorination practice problems.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/5-day-water-distribution-exam-review-contact-hour-workshops-grades-1-2/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Water Supply Principles Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 3-4
DESCRIPTION:March 9-10\, 2026: 2-Day Water Distribution Operations – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nThis class is a condensed overview of potable water delivery throughout a typical community water distribution system from treated supply to residential and industrial user. Students will review the basic water distribution processes\, equipment and methods to better prepare for common questions encountered on a water distribution operator certification examination.\n\nMarch 11-12\, 2026: 2-Day Water Distribution Math\, Gr. 3-4 – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nA scientific calculator is required for this math class.\nOperators will compute mid- to advanced-level problems using the step-by-step method. Process unit formulas\, conversions\, complex volumes and blending problems\, chemical solution calculation\, hydraulics and pressure\, velocity and flushing formulas and calculations prepare operators for the complex mathematical calculations that may be encountered in daily operations.\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: Disinfection of Public Water Supply – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nStudents will study the subject of disinfection from a summary of Federal Drinking Water Regulations to Chlorine Safety. Student will learn to identify the properties of chlorine\, dosage\, demand and residual problems\, breakpoint chlorination\, disinfection by-products (THM’s)\, alternative disinfectants together with liquid and gas chlorination practice problems.\n\nMarch 16\, 2026: Title 22/EPA – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will evaluate MCLs\, record keeping requirements\, operational regulations and personnel legislation. Operators will interpret and apply these laws as they relate to all areas of the water industry in California. Students will also review a compilation of the most current regulations issued by Groundwater and Drinking water division of the EPA.\n\nMarch 17\, 2026: Sources\, Wells & Surface Water/Groundwater Rule – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis class addresses water sources\, the hydrologic cycle\, water supply\, water quality constituents\, ground water\, surface water\, and water quality parameters.\n\nClick here for more information:
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/intermediate-water-supply-principles-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-3-4/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution 2-Day Exam Review Grades 1-2
DESCRIPTION:14 Contact Hours/ 1.4 CEUs \n\nReview and Discuss Surface Water & Groundwater.\nSources & Distribution System Processes.\nEmphasis will be on Corrosion & Corrosion Factors\, Coliform\, Lead Copper & Sampling Rules.\nState Water Quality and Operations Regulations will also be reviewed.\nReview of Problem Solving Techniques for Water Distribution Mathematics.\nEmphasis will be on Conversions\, Basic Formulas\, Volume & Pressure Calculations\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/wd-2-day-exam-review-grades-1-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260323T080000
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SUMMARY:5 - Day Wastewater Exam Review & Contact Hour Workshop Grades 1 - 2
DESCRIPTION:March 23\, 2026: Wastewater Standard Parameters – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis class contains basic wastewater information each operator should know. It outlines and identifies treatment processes\, plant equipment\, math formulas\, standard plant operating parameters\, lab tests\, chemicals\, and provides definitions and list abbreviations.\n\nMarch 24\, 2026: Wastewater Ponds & Lagoons – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will examine facultative wastewater ponds and lagoons\, define terms from the facultative lagoon glossary\, identify biological concepts\, water quality and operating tests\, the operation of aerobic and aerated lagoons.\n\nMarch 25\, 2026: Activated Sludge – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will review activated sludge process fundamentals\, process variations\, biological nutrient removal\, process control measures and monitoring of DO\, pH\, and other essentials. It also includes process control troubleshooting tables\, application of chemicals and selected process control math problems.\n\nMarch 26-27\, 2026: 2-Day Wastewater Math\, Gr. 1-2 – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nA scientific calculator is required for this math class.\nOperators will compute basic level math questions using the Step-by-step method\, algebraic formulas\, and conversions. Operators will compute: volume\, grit channels\, pumps\, clarifiers\, lagoon systems\, trickling filters\, basic activated sludge processes\, problems related to anaerobic digesters\, tertiary filtration\, sludge conditioning\, effluent disposal and disinfection.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/5-day-wastewater-exam-review-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water Treatment Exam Special! Exam Review and Contact Hour Workshop Grades 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Mar 30-31\, 2026: 2-Day Water Treatment Operations- 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nThis class provides a review of all the primary aspects of conventional surface water treatment plant operations in lieu of the Long-Term Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Regulations (Stage 2) and the new Disinfection byproduct regulations for operators grades 1-4. Contained in the conventional filtration section will be specific emphasis on coagulation\, flocculation\, sedimentation and filtration\, including chemical pre and post treatments. Some additional aspects of Advanced Treatment such as membranes\, dissolved air flotation and reverse osmosis are also included with advances in solids contact clarification including ballast sand and similar other operations.\n\nApril 1-2\, 2026: 2-Day Water Treatment Math\, Gr. 1-2 – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nA scientific calculator is required for this math class.\nThis class is a basic study of process math with an emphasis on the Step-by-step solution method\, process formulas\, conversions\, pounds problems and volume formulas\, dosage/demand/residual\, simple solution problems\, velocity\, filtration\,\nhydraulics and pump problems. Disinfection and sedimentation problems are taught and practiced in this class.\n\nApril 3\, 2026: Disinfection of Public Water Supply – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7CEUs \n\nStudents will study the subject of disinfection from a summary of Federal Drinking Water Regulations to Chlorine Safety. Student will learn to identify the properties of chlorine\, dosage\, demand and residual problems\, breakpoint chlorination\, disinfection by-products (THM’s)\, alternative disinfectants together with liquid and gas chlorination practice problems.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/water-treatment-exam-special-exam-review-and-contact-hour-workshop-grades-1-2/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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