Wastewater Operator Certification Program
Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

The coursework prepares entry-level operators for certification and employment. The successful candidate must enroll for Wastewater Treatment Operator certification Level 1 and Level 2. The training is divided into two 90-hour sessions.
Wastewater Treatment Operators are essential in the treatment and transferring of water and wastewater. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for Wastewater Operators is $54,890 and the field is projected to grow by 6 percent over the next decade.Â
Highlights
– Program offers all of the coursework, hands-on training in labs, and module tests necessary to pass the final exam for DEP certification
– Program can be applied toward experience required for licensing
– Individual modules can be taken to meet Continuing Education hours for currently certified operators
– A need-based scholarship is available and provided by the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association (inquire when registering)
Contact
For questions on the Wastewater Operator Certification Program, contact:
Mary Kay McClatchy
Email
610-723-4010
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to register over the phone with a credit card or use the continuing education registration form if you prefer to pay by check or cash.
Wastewater Treatment Level 1&2
PDS 1200Â / Length: 180 hours
LOOK FOR NEW CLASSES BEGINNING AUGUST 2026
Cost: $2,395
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CRN 1616 |
Mon. & Wed. August 26 2026-May 5, 2027 |
6-9 p.m. |
Hybrid, Marple Campus |
Wastewater Treatement Level 1
PDS 1201 / Length 90 hours
LOOK FOR NEW CLASSES BEGINNING AUGUST 2026
Cost: $1,295*
Wastewater Fundamentals
- Introduction to Wastewater
- Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
- General Chemistry
- General Math
- Test
Wastewater Collection Systems
- Collection System Part 1
- Collection System Part 2
- Pumps and Hydraulics
- Flow Meters
- Chemical Feed Systems
- Infiltration and Inflow/Wet Weather
- Test
Wastewater Core Basics
- General Safety
- Ethics & Regulations
- Applied Biology
- Test
Wastewater Miscellaneous Topics
- Energy Efficiency
- SOP Preparation
- Industrial Pretreatment
- NPDES Permits
- General Administration of Treatment Plants
- Review & Preparation for Cert. Exam
Wastewater Lab & Maintenance
- Wastewater Lab Basics & Troubleshooting
- Treatment Plant Maint. & Troubleshooting
- Test
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CRN 1615 |
Monday & Wednesday |
6-9 p.m. |
Hybrid/Marple Campus |
Wastewater Treatment Level 2
PDS 1202 / Length 90 hours
LOOK FOR NEW CLASSES BEGINNING JANUARY 2026
Cost: $1,295*
Wastewater Treatment Types – Ponds, RBCs, & Trickling Filters
- Ponds and Lagoons
- Trickling Filter Process
- Rotating Biological Contact
- Introduction to Activated Sludge
- Test
Wastewater Land Application & Solids Handling
- Land Application of Wastewater
- Solids Handling & Disposal
- Test
Wastewater Activated Sludge Basics & CBOD Removal
- Activated Sludge Part I
- Activated Sludge Part II
- Activated Sludge Math
Wastewater Activated Sludge – Nitrification & Denitrification
Activated Sludge Part III
Activated Sludge Part IV
Test
Wastewater Advanced Topics
- SBRs
- Filtration
- Disinfection
- Advanced Wastewater Treatment
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