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SUMMARY:5 - Day Wastewater Exam Review & Contact Hour Workshop Grades 3 - 5
DESCRIPTION:April 30\, 2026: Activated Sludge – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nA scientific calculator is required for this math class.\nOperators will compute intermediate and advanced level math questions using the Step-by-step method\, algebraic formulas\, and conversions. Operators will compute math problems emphasized during the activated sludge process\, sludge conditioning\, anaerobic digesters\, primary and secondary clarifier operations\, tertiary filtration; effluent disposal and disinfection.\n\nApril 28-29\, 2026: Wastewater Math Gr. 3-5 – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nStudents will learn Basics of Anaerobic Sludge Digestion\, Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Operation\, Digester Process Control\, Process Math Problems\, Digester troubleshooting guides\, and testing procedures. An operations and certification preparation workbook.\n\nMay 1\, 2026: Wastewater Essay Questions in MC format – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nThis workbook contains typical exam essay questions\, short answer topics and definitions which reflect industry discussion questions found on Grade 3\, 4 and 5 California wastewater examinations.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/5-day-wastewater-exam-review-contact-hour-workshop-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basic Water Supply Principles 7-Day Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 1-2
DESCRIPTION:May 4-5\, 2026: 2-Day Water Distribution Operations – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEU \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\nMay 6-7\, 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\nMay 8\, 2026: Disinfection – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nStudent 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\nMay 11\, 2026: Pumps & Motors – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will examine types of centrifugal pumps\, define pump terminology\, and interpret hydraulic fundamentals\, pump components\, cavitation\, friction energy losses\, net positive suction head\, pump curves\, safety\, trouble shooting\, and pumps mathematics.\n\nMay 12\, 2026: Sources\, Wells & Surface Water – 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/basic-water-supply-principles-7-day-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-1-2/
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:May 7\, 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\nMay 8\, 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\nMay 11-12\, 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\nMay 13-14\, 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\nMay 15\, 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/intermediate-water-supply-principles-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-3-4-2/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T160000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 1-2 (Days 1-5)
DESCRIPTION:7-Day Course June 1 – 9\, 2026 or **5-Day Review June 1 – 5\, 2026 or choose individual days based on your needs. \n**The 5-Day session is intended to be an exam review\, NOT a 36-hour course. If you need a full course of instruction for certification/exam requirements\, please register for the 7-day\ncourse or call the office at 916-640-2114 for more options. \nJune 1-2\, 2026: 2-Day Water Treatment Operations – 14 Contact Hrs./1.4 CEUs \n\nThis class provides a basic review of all aspects of conventional surface water treatment. Operators will define conventional surface water treatment\, including parameters\, contaminants and their removal\, hydraulic diversion coagulation\, flocculation and sedimentation\, filtration\, chemical post-treatment and design and operation of ground water and surface water treatment systems.\n\nJune 3-4\, 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\, hydraulics and pump problems. Disinfection and sedimentation problems are taught and practiced in this class.\n\nJune 5\, 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 \n 
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/fundamentals-of-drinking-water-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-1-2-days-1-5/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T080000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 1-2 (Days 6-7)
DESCRIPTION:June 8\, 2026: Water Sources/Quality Parameters – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n• This class serves as a condensed overview of drinking water supply sources\, some water chemistry and microbiology\, and the major parameters of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974\, 1979 and successive Amendments. \nJune 9\, 2026: Pumps & Motors – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n• Students 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\npractice problems. \n• Operators will examine types of centrifugal pumps\, define pump terminology\, and interpret hydraulic fundamentals\, pump components\, cavitation\, friction energy losses\, net positive suction head\, pump curves\, safety\, trouble shooting\, and pumps mathematics. \nClick here for more information \n 
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/fundamentals-of-drinking-water-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-1-2-days-6-7/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T160000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 3-4 (Days 1-5)
DESCRIPTION:7-Day Course June 1 – 9\, 2026 or **5-Day Review June 1 – 5\, 2026 or choose individual days based on your needs. \n**The 5-Day session is intended to be an exam review\, NOT a 36-hour course. If you need a full course of instruction for certification/exam requirements\, please register for the 7-day\ncourse or call the office at 916-640-2114 for more options. \nJune 8-9\, 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\nJune 10-11\, 2026: 2-Day Water Treatment Math\, Gr. 3-4 – 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\, hydraulics and pump problems. Disinfection and sedimentation problems are taught and practiced in this class.\n\nJune 12\, 2026: Disinfection of Public Water Supply – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will describe common waterborne diseases\, E.Coli and fecal coliforms are major indicators of pollution and flag the need for disinfection of our public water supplies. With the mandating of filtration by the SDWA combined with mandatory disinfection\, these are the double-barrier efforts necessary to achieving safe drinking water. The study of chlorination theory and chemistry\, breakpoint chlorination\, dosage/ demand/ residual and dosage levels are valuable at all levels of water knowledge.\n\nJune 15\, 2026: Title 22/EPA Regulations – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will evaluate MCLs\, record keeping requirements\, operational regulations and personnel legislation.\nOperators 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\nJune 16\, 2026: Sources: Wells & Surface Water- 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 \n 
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/fundamentals-of-drinking-water-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-3-4-days-1-5/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T160000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment Course & Contact Hour Workshops Grades 3-4 (Days 6-7)
DESCRIPTION:June 8-9\, 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\nJune 10-11\, 2026: 2-Day Water Treatment Math\, Gr. 3-4 – 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\, hydraulics and pump problems. Disinfection and sedimentation problems are taught and practiced in this class.\n\nJune 12\, 2026: Disinfection of Public Water Supply – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will describe common waterborne diseases\, E.Coli and fecal coliforms are major indicators of pollution and flag the need for disinfection of our public water supplies. With the mandating of filtration by the SDWA combined with mandatory disinfection\, these are the double-barrier efforts necessary to achieving safe drinking water. The study of chlorination theory and chemistry\, breakpoint chlorination\, dosage/ demand/ residual and dosage levels are valuable at all levels of water knowledge.\n\nJune 15\, 2026: Title 22/EPA Regulations – 7 Contact Hrs./0.7 CEUs \n\nOperators will evaluate MCLs\, record keeping requirements\, operational regulations and personnel legislation.\nOperators 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\nJune 16\, 2026: Sources: Wells & Surface Water- 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 \n 
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/fundamentals-of-drinking-water-treatment-course-contact-hour-workshops-grades-3-4-5-of-7-days/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T160000
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SUMMARY:5 - Day Certified Laboratory Program California Title 22\, Section 64415 - Laboratory and Personnel
DESCRIPTION:5 – Day Certified Laboratory Program \nCalifornia Title 22\, Section 64415 – Laboratory and Personnel \n35 Contact Hrs./3.5 CEUs \n\nThis class is a five-day certified laboratory classroom program for Level I operators. This class will provide accredited classroom instruction on laboratory procedures required to properly test and analyze water and wastewater samples. This class will emphasize microbiological and chemical laboratory procedure for plant performance monitoring\, based on specific rules\, which include\, but are not limited to the: Total Coliform Rule and/or Revised Total Coliform Rule\, Groundwater Rule\, Lead-Copper Rule\, Surface Water Treatment Rule\, and Chemical Rule.\nThis class will review laboratory testing and analysis based on state (CCR Title 23) and federal (40-CFR) regulations. This class also includes discussion topics specifically related to the Safe Drinking Water Act\, Consumer Confidence Report\, Rules for Public Water Systems (PWS)\, etc. The Certified Laboratory Level 1 Operator class summary of content is broken down into six (6) modules that shall include coursework for operators to learn\, perform\, demonstrate\, and practice laboratory protocols.\nScientific calculators are required for the math portion of this class.\nA final examination will be administered and a minimum score of 70% must be achieved to pass.\nUpon successful completion of this course\, students will receive a Certificate of Competence as well as a wallet card to verify their certification status.\nCertificate of Competence is valid for 2 years from the date of class completion.\nThe Certification can be renewed for the next 2-year period by completing a 2- day refresher class and passing the final exam.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://new.octwqa.org/event/5-day-certified-laboratory-program-california-title-22-section-64415-laboratory-and-personnel-2/
LOCATION:OCT\, 8801 Folsom Blvd\, Suite 220\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
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