Water Reuse/Advanced Water Treatment Training Resources
The list was prepared in coordination with the American Water Works Association and U.S. EPA and represents a compilation of available water reuse training opportunities in fulfillment of Action 9.2 in the Water Reuse Action Plan (Support and Promote Opportunities for Creating a Skilled Workforce). This compilation may not be fully comprehensive. Please contact Josh Fortenbaugh (jfortenbaugh@awwa.org) to contribute additional information to this list.
Note: General information about water/wastewater operator licensure, including local licensing and training contacts, calendars, and links, may be accessed at Work for Water, a website maintained collaboratively by the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation. Many sites maintain local/regional training calendars that are continuously updated with available training opportunities, including advanced water treatment and water reuse training, where it is offered.
| Location | Program | Notes and Information |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | American Society of Civil Engineers Drinking Water Treatment Technology Course | Session 10 of this 12-session series includes content on brackish water treatment and desalination, water reuse treatment for potable use, and aquifer storage and recovery. |
| Nationwide | Sacramento State Water Programs: Advanced Waste Treatment | This course is designed to train operators to safely and effectively operate advanced wastewater treatment plants, including for water reuse. |
| Nationwide | The Water Research Foundation - Developing Curriculum and Content for DPR Operator Training | Features a series of eight training modules designed to educate operators on operations and maintenance procedures for components of a potable reuse system. Subscriber access only. |
| Nationwide | WateReuse Association | Educational opportunities include an the annual WateReuse Symposium, online materials, and several state-focused events. |
| Nationwide | American Water Works Association | Offerings include events, education, and resources related to water reuse. |
| Nationwide | Water Environment Federation | Offerings include events, education, and resources related to water reuse. |
| Nationwide | American Membrane Technology Association | Offerings include events and training focusing on membrane treatment. |
| International - Australia | The University of Queensland - IWES, Recycled Water Management | This course provides training in best practices related to recycled water management. Taking a practical approach, the course is targeted to those responsible for aspects of recycled water quality and environmental management in water utilities, irrigators, private water suppliers, as well as health and economic regulators. |
| International - Australia | Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) | Offerings include events, education and resources related to water reuse. The website outlines training opportunities for advanced treatment processes (e.g., membranes) related to water reuse applications. |
| International - Singapore | The Singapore Water Academy (SgWA) | Water reuse is included in the Singapore Water Management Series and offers water professionals practitioner-based technical solutions in urban water sustainability. The topics covered tackle the most pressing issues of water management in an urban city and are uniquely designed to combine the knowledge of internationally renowned experts together with the Singapore Public Utilities Board’s experience as a water utility. |
| Multi-State (Voluntary Certification Program) | AWT Operator Certification | A partnership of CA-NV AWWA and CWEA | CA-NV Section AWWA and California Water Environment Association jointly manage the AWT Operator Certification Program. Drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment or water reuse operators working at facilities using advanced water treatment technologies and related control processes may be interested in earning the new, voluntary AWT Operator (AWTO®) Certification. This site includes certification program information, including a list of resources recommended to prepare for the certification exam. |
| California | Cuyamaca College – Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse Course | This course covers the fundamentals of wastewater reclamation and reuse including planning, design, and construction of reclamation plants and distribution. Problems regarding regulations, marketing, and public perception of using reclaimed wastewater will be discussed, along with public safety issues (Course CWS 115). |
| California | Santiago Canyon College – Water Reclamation and Reuse Course | This course covers the fundamentals of reclaimed water and planning, design and construction of reclaimed distribution systems. Problems regarding marketing, legislation and regulations for reclaimed water. Includes microbiology and health/safety issues (Course WATR085). |
| Colorado - USA | Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association – Rocky Mountain Water and Wastewater Intermediate and Advanced School | The Intermediate and Advanced School offers courses that are designed to furnish established operators with information needed to better understand treatment processes and to perform their duties in an ever-changing environment. Topics covered in the Advanced Water course align with common advanced water treatment processes. |
| Colorado - USA | CU Water Reuse Program Short Course | The mission of the Water Reuse Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is to educate students with the tools needed to be a successful water reuse engineer. The Water Reuse Program Short Course will be an annual in-person and remote 2-day event in Boulder, directed to practicing professionals. It will cover non potable reuse and direct and indirect potable reuse. |
| Colorado - USA | Red Rocks Community College Water Reuse Course | Provides an in-depth study of water reuse systems and discusses the new and developing area in the industry. Topics include development, treatment techniques, operations, equipment, source and application uses for wastewater reuse systems, as well as future planning for long term use in the industry (Course WQM 123). |
| Texas - USA | TX AWWA - Advanced Water Treatment Courses | Courses available on Basic Water Reuse; Biofiltration; Granular Activated Carbon; Introductory Ethics for Water and Wastewater Operators; Ozone; UV/AOP; Corrosion Control (Future Course). |
| Texas - USA | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | In addition to providing basic and advanced licensing training, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service also delivers federally funded Critical Infrastructure Safety technical training to plant personnel. Site includes information for an Introduction to Beneficial Water Reuse course (Course Number WWW222). |