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SUMMARY:5-Day Water Distribution Exam Review & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 1-2
DESCRIPTION:July 6-7\, 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\nJuly 8-9\, 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\nJuly 10\, 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-1-2-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T080000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Water Supply Principles Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 3-4
DESCRIPTION:July 13-14\, 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\nJuly 15-16\, 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\nJuly 17\, 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\nJuly 20\, 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\nJuly 21\, 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-3-4-3/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Water Supply Principles Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 3-4
DESCRIPTION:July 13-14\, 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\nJuly 15-16\, 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\nJuly 17\, 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\nJuly 20\, 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\nJuly 21\, 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-3-4-4/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T160000
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshop Grades 1 - 2
DESCRIPTION:July 20\, 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\nJuly 21\, 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\nJuly 22\, 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\nJuly 23-24\, 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\nJuly 27\, 2026: Wastewater Operations & Maintenance – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will study a brief history about collections systems\, identification of sewerage system components\, utility mapping\, maintenance\, infiltration and inflow (I/I)\, safety\, specification and design\, construction inspection\, and diagrams.\n\nJuly 28\, 2026: Disinfection – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis class addresses all of the basics associated with disinfection\, including microbiology\, ultraviolet technology and dechlorination.\n\nJuly 29\, 2026: Wastewater Sanitary Microbiology – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis study includes an outline of study in 4 major topics; identification of basic organisms\, organism classification\, activated sludge organisms\, and process application. Wastewater Operators will examine fundamental microbiology\, microbiology of wastewater related to secondary treatment processes\, oxidation ponds\, lagoons\, trickling filters\, oxidation ditches\, activated sludge digesters\, and disinfection with chlorine or UV.\n\nJuly 30\, 2026: Wastewater Basic Chemistry – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will discuss the structure and classification of matter\, valences\, chemical formulas\, and equations\, solutions\, acids\, bases and salts. Operators will review the chemistry of treatment processes and practical dosage problems with math reinforcement problems and quizzes. Operators will also review the chemistry involved in the operation of wastewater treatment plants.\n\nJuly 31\, 2026: Wastewater Pumps & Motors – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will learn about pump hydraulic terminology\, hydraulic fundamentals\, centrifugal horsepower\, efficiency calculations\, cavitation\, operating conditions\, costs\, troubleshooting & self-tests.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/basic-wastewater-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshop-grades-1-2/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution 3-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/water-distribution-3-day-exam-review-grades-1-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T160000
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshop Grades 1 - 2
DESCRIPTION:July 20\, 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\nJuly 21\, 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\nJuly 22\, 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\nJuly 23-24\, 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\nJuly 27\, 2026: Wastewater Operations & Maintenance – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will study a brief history about collections systems\, identification of sewerage system components\, utility mapping\, maintenance\, infiltration and inflow (I/I)\, safety\, specification and design\, construction inspection\, and diagrams.\n\nJuly 28\, 2026: Disinfection – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis class addresses all of the basics associated with disinfection\, including microbiology\, ultraviolet technology and dechlorination.\n\nJuly 29\, 2026: Wastewater Sanitary Microbiology – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis study includes an outline of study in 4 major topics; identification of basic organisms\, organism classification\, activated sludge organisms\, and process application. Wastewater Operators will examine fundamental microbiology\, microbiology of wastewater related to secondary treatment processes\, oxidation ponds\, lagoons\, trickling filters\, oxidation ditches\, activated sludge digesters\, and disinfection with chlorine or UV.\n\nJuly 30\, 2026: Wastewater Basic Chemistry – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will discuss the structure and classification of matter\, valences\, chemical formulas\, and equations\, solutions\, acids\, bases and salts. Operators will review the chemistry of treatment processes and practical dosage problems with math reinforcement problems and quizzes. Operators will also review the chemistry involved in the operation of wastewater treatment plants.\n\nJuly 31\, 2026: Wastewater Pumps & Motors – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will learn about pump hydraulic terminology\, hydraulic fundamentals\, centrifugal horsepower\, efficiency calculations\, cavitation\, operating conditions\, costs\, troubleshooting & self-tests.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/basic-wastewater-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshop-grades-1-2-2/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T160000
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution 2-Day Exam Review Grades 3-4
DESCRIPTION:14 Contact Hours/ 1.4 CEUs \n\nReview & Discuss Distribution Technology & System Operations\, Pipes & Joints.\nWater Reservoir and Storage\, Indicator Organisms & Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases\, & Trihalomethanes.\nTitle 22 & Planning Personnel Issues will also be reviewed.\nReview of Problem Solving Techniques for Water Distribution Mathematical Problems.\nEmphasis will be on Volumes & SCADA\, Liquid Chemical Solvents Calculations\, Hydraulics & Pressure.\nPump Rates & ML/Min Calculations.\nVelocity and Flushing will also be reviewed\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/water-distribution-2-day-exam-review-grades-3-4/
LOCATION:CA
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