The reuse of treated wastewater has become a sustainable option for minimizing water scarcity problems. Students will learn the skills needed for a rewarding career in municipal and industrial water/wastewater systems.

Graduates will develop a working knowledge and skills related to treatment technologies and water/wastewater systems operations including related laboratory analytics. Through in-class learning and recognized work experience they will be prepared to write industry required certification exams including the 4th class power engineering and water/wastewater treatment.

Graduates of the program will possess the following proficiencies: • perform water analysis tasks to support plant water quality targets • analyze current and past data to support plant performance decisions • apply knowledge of water/wastewater system processes including pressure vessels and power generating equipment to achieve performance requirements • perform basic preventative maintenance tasks • apply fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology to maintain process performance • operate according to all applicable regulatory guidelines • collaborate with stakeholders to achieve optimum process performance • control water/wastewater collection and distribution systems • run high-pressure boiler and steam systems