Overview
By taking just five classes at Evergreen Valley College, you can earn a Water and Wastewater Technology certificate. If you have experience as a plumber, have worked in construction or city planning or are interested in climate change or water management, this is a perfect addition to your trades toolbelt.
It is not only a rewarding and potentially well-paid career, but the need for clean water is essential to survive. See the complete catalog for Water and Wastewater Courses and Degrees.
Jobs in Water
What's it like working in water? Water work includes lab, compliance, maintenance, operations, and engineering. Here's a brief explanation of each area:
LAB WORK Hands-on work in water or wastewater laboratories to monitor the treatment process.
COMPLIANCE WORK: As an Environmental Compliance inspector, identify and prevent current and potential sources of pollution.
MAINTENANCE: Inspect, clean, maintain, construct, and repair systems such as sanitary sewers, storm drains, pump stations, pipes, manholes, and catch basins.
OPERATIONS: As treatment and distribution operators remove pollutants and contaminants from wastewater and manage the safe transport and disposal of treated wastewater.
ENGINEERING: Assesses the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, such as capital planning, to become an environmental engineer.
Degrees & Certificates
See the complete catalog for Water and Wastewater Technology Courses and Degrees.
- Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Sample Degree Map
Please click the links below on an example of how you can complete your degree at Evergreen Valley College. We highly suggest you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your education goals.
Degree
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
A program map is a representation of the major sheet. It includes the specific specialty courses in a major, general education courses and any necessary electives.
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.
Faculty
