The dates, times, and/or delivery method (in-person or remote) of this class are subject to change as needed. All registered students will be notified via email and/or phone if any changes occur. If you do not receive a notification from the Adult Education office, the class will run as scheduled.

Covers advanced topics in water treatment and distribution.

• Key Topics:

  • Water Sources: Surface water, groundwater, and other water sources.

  • Water Quality: Water quality standards, sampling, and analysis.

  • Water Treatment Processes:

    • Surface water treatment (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration).

    • Disinfection (chlorination, UV disinfection).

    • Water softening, pH adjustment, corrosion control.

  • Distribution Systems:

    • Construction standards, pipe tapping, valves, fire hydrants.

  • Safety: Safety procedures related to water treatment and distribution.

  • Operations & Maintenance:

    • Pump operation, instrumentation and controls, storage tanks, cross-connection control.

  • Record-Keeping & Public Relations: Maintaining records, communicating with the public.

• Licensing: Satisfactory completion allows participants to apply for an S-2 state license (subject to meeting other requirements in N.J.A.C. 7:1-A-1.15).

Prerequisite: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operation (WWA101)