Course Descriptions
List of Services
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Groundwater ProductionGroundwater Production
Groundwater Production is a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required class for all groundwater production operators in Texas. Groundwater Production topics include: Groundwater Characteristics, Aquifers, Well Location, Well Construction, Well Maintenance, Groundwater Treatment, Disinfection, and Calculations.
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Water LaboratoryWater Laboratory
Assurance/Quality Control, pH, Turbidity, Alkalinity, Hardness, Chlorine Residual, Jar Testing, and Microbiology
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Water DistributionWater Distribution
Water Distribution is a core class for water professionals. Topics covered in Water Distribution include: Water Mains, Valves, Hydrants, Pumps and Motors, Meters, Water Storage, Construction and Calculations.
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Surface Water 2Surface Water 2
Surface Water Treatment 2 is the third class required to become Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certified. Surface Water 2 provides in depth discussions on surface water production geared toward optimizing the treatment process. Surface Water Treatment 2 topics include: Source Water Protection, Process Optimization, Disinfection By-Products (DBP’s), Membrane Filtration, Specialty Treatment Processes, Surface Water Treatment Rule.
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Surface Water 1Surface Water 1
Surface Water 1 is the second required for surface water treatment plant operators to become Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certified. Surface Water 1 covers topics relating to surface water plant operators on a more in depth level such as: Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection, and Calculations.
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Basic WaterBasic Water
The Basic Water course is an introductory class to water works operations and is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required. Basic Water discusses a wide variety of topics and roles that water utility personnel will perform in providing safe drinking water. Topics of Basic Water include: Surface Water, Groundwater, Distribution, Safety, Water Quality, Public Relations, Disinfection, and Calculations.
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Basic WastewaterBasic Wastewater
The Basic Wastewater course is an introductory class to wastewater operations and is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required. Basic Wastewater discusses a wide variety of topics and roles that wastewater personnel will perform in the collection and treatment of wastewater. Topics of Basic Wastewater include: Operator and the Law, Safety, Activated Sludge, The Collection System, Sedimentation, Disinfection, and Calculations.
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Wastewater TreatmentWastewater Treatment
The Wastewater Treatment course is a core class for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensing. The Wastewater Treatment class is very informative in instructing operators in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater Treatment covers in depth topics relating to the treatment of wastewater including: State Requirements, Wastewater Characteristics, Preliminary and Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, Advanced Treatment, Disinfection, Laboratory, and Calculations.
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Wastewater CollectionWastewater Collection
Wastewater Collection course is a core class for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensing. The Wastewater Collection Class covers many aspects of operating and maintaining a wastewater collection system. Topics discussed in Wastewater Collection include: State Requirements, Collection System Design, Construction, Lift Stations, Operation and Maintenance, Safety, and Calculations.
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Water Utilities SafetyWater Utilities Safety
The Water Utilities Safety course is a dual credit course providing 20 hours Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) credit for both water and wastewater personnel. The Water Utilities Safety Class provides students with important information, covering topics such as: Confined Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Chemical Safety, Excavation Safety, Electrical Safety, First Aid, and Training Program Fundamentals.
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Water Utility CalculationsWater Utility Calculations
The Water Utilities Calculations course is a dual credit course providing 20 hours Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) credit for both water and wastewater personnel. Calculation topics covered in the course include: Area, Volume, Pipe Replacement, Water Operator Calculations, Wastewater Operator Calculations, and Laboratory Calculations.
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Pump and MotorPump and Motor
The Pumps and Motors course is a dual credit course providing 20 hours Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) credit for both water and wastewater personnel. Topics covered in Pumps and Motors include: Different types of pumps and motors, Water Hydraulics, Packing, Bearings, Mechanical Seals, and Calculations.
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Utility ManagementUtility Management
The Utility Management Course is a dual credit course for both water and wastewater. Topics include styles and management functions, personnel policy and procedures, governing bodies, public relations, customer service, financial management, operations management, safety, and records.
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Valve & HydrantValve & Hydrant
The Valve and Hyrdant class is a dual credit course. Students recieve 20 hours TCEQ credit for both water and wastewater. Topics include: Valve Classification, Water Main Isolation Valves, Wastewater Valves, Automatic Control Valves, Backflow Prevention Devices, Fire Hydrants
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Wastewater LaboratoryWastewater Laboratory
The Wastewater Laboratory course is a core class for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensing. The Wastewater Lab class is very informative in instructing operators in performing various laboratory analyses. Topics include: Laboratory Skills & Techniques, Basic Chemistry,Laboratory Safety, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), Flow Measurement & Sampling, pH & Temperature, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Nitrogens, Solids, Chlorine Residual, Phosphorus, Alkalinity, Microbiology
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Activated SludgeActivated Sludge
The Activated Sludge course is a core class for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensing. The Activated Sludge class is very informative in instructing operators in performing their daily duties at an activated sludge plant. Topice Include: Introduction to activated sludge, Activated sludge fundamentals, Biology, Microbiology, Selectors, Operational Modes, Process Control, Bulking & Foaming, Calculations