Water and Wastewater
Basic Wastewater Operations Lab (NFWB) - 4231
Each applicant seeking certification at the Grade 2 or 2A level or higher must be able to conduct the necessary laboratory tests to maintain proper operation of a wastewater treatment plant. This course covers collection and analysis of wastewater samples.
March 23-27, 2026, 8am-3:30pm
Grade IIA Water Treatment Plant Operator (NFWB) - 4232
Topics covered in this course include operator qualifications and responsibilities, water quality control, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, pH and alkalinity adjustment, iron and manganese removal, water softening and chlorination, bacteriological laboratory techniques, emergency planning, safety, hydraulics and pumps, process calculations and distribution system operation and maintenance. 60 contact hours; 6 CEUs
April 13-24, 2026, 8am-3:30pm
Grade IIB Water Treatment Plant Operator (NFWB) - 4233
This five-day course is designed to meet the requirements of NYS Sanitary Code Part 5 relative to the training required to receive New York State Water Treatment Operator's certification. This training will coincide with the first half of the Grade A class. 30 contact hours; 3 CEUs
April 13-17, 2026, 8am-3:30pm
Grade IA Advanced Water Treatment Operations (Fredonia) - 4280
This is one of the modules required by the New York State Department of Health to become certified as a Grade IA water treatment plant operator (the other module is the Grade 1 Supervisory Management Course). This course is designed for operators at water treatment plants with facilities for filtration designed to treat over 2.5 million gallons per day. Topics include math, chemistry, biology, regulations, and water treatment plant optimization. 30 contact hours; 3 CEUs
May 4-8, 2026, 8am-3:30pm