DEC Approved Correspondence/Online Courses and Providers

| DEC Operator Certification Program | CSU, Sacramento Office of Water Programs | Alaska Rural Water Association (ARWA) |

Type of Course Delivery:

Correspondence Course:

Distance course where learning materials are mailed to the student which upon completion is mailed back for grading.

Computer-Based Course:

Distance course where the student uses a computer to:

Log on to a website to obtain training, or
Download software from a website which is then installed on the computer.

NOTES:

Continuing education units (CEUs) for repeated courses are addressed in the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training regulations 18 AAC 74.810.

Core courses repeated within a three-year period are not eligible for CEU credit.
Half credit will be recognized the second time a core course is repeated after three years.
Credit will not be given for core courses repeated a third time or more.
Non-core courses cannot be repeated for CEU credit.

Some courses may have different editions but are basically the same course and will be subject to 18 AAC 74.810. For example, the Office of Water Programs at California State University, Sacramento updates their correspondence courses periodically; however, there is no significant change to course content. As such, when an operator repeats a course with a newer edition, half credit will be awarded per 18 AAC 74.810. Course providers may alter their course content or the number of credit hours offered without first notifying the Operator Certification Program. If the course provider quotes a different number of CEUs/credit hours than are listed on this webpage, please contact our program to verify how many CEUs we will assign to the course. If a course provider makes changes to their courses, you may not be eligible for the CEUs listed on this webpage.

Department of Environmental Conservation

Operator Training and Certification Program
P.O. Box 111800
Juneau, AK 99811-1800
907-465-1139

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-core?	Type
DEC Introduction to Small Water Systems Correspondence Course	4.0	Core
Wastewater Stabilization Pond Correspondence Course	0.5	Core
Small Water Systems Video Information Series
Video 1: Roles and Responsibilities	0.1	Core
Video 2: Surface Water Treatment Part 1	0.2	Core
Video 3: Surface Water Treatment Part 2	0.2	Core
Video 4: Groundwater Treatment Part 1	0.3	Core
Video 5: Groundwater Treatment Part 2	0.2	Core
Video 6: Storage and Distribution	0.3	Core
Video 7: Monitoring	0.2	Core
Video 8: Managerial Responsibilities	0.3	Core
Video 9: Financial Considerations	0.2	Core
Video 10: Emergency Preparedness	0.1	Core
Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series
Video 1: Wellhead Protection	0.3	Core
Video 2: Hypochlorination	0.4	Core
Video 3: Water Storage Tanks	0.4	Core
Video 4: Sampling and Testing	0.3	Core
Video 5: Inspecting a Pump Station	0.4	Core
Video 6: Distribution Systems	0.6	Core
Video 7: Approaches to Compliance with Standards	0.2	Core
DEC Small Untreated Water Systems Correspondence Course	0.5	Core
DEC Small Treated Water Systems Correspondence Course	1.0	Core

California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)

Office of Water Programs
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
(916) 278-6142
Operator Training Courses

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Advanced Waste Treatment	9.0	Core
Collection Systems: Methods for Evaluating and Improving Performance	3.0	Core
Collection Systems Operation and Maintenance Training Videos	0.6	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 1, 4^th Edition Course A: Introduction, Safety, Waste Monitoring, and Preliminary Treatment	4.2	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 1, 4^th Edition Course B: Physical and Physical-Chemical Treatment and Treatment of Metal Wastestreams	3.8	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 1, 4^th Edition Course C: Instrumentation and Control and Facility Maintenance	3.3	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 2, 4^th Edition Course A: Introduction and Fixed Film Processes	2.6	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 2, 4^th Edition Course B: Activated Sludge Processes and Nutrient Removal	3.7	Core
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume 2, 4^th Edition Course C: Instrumentation and Control and Facility Maintenance	3.3	Core
Manage for Success: Effective Utility Leadership Practices	4.5	Core
Math Applications in Collection Systems	1.8	Core
Math Applications in Wastewater Treatment	3.3	Core
Math Applications in Water Treatment	2.1	Core
Math Applications in Water Distribution	1.9	Core
Membrane Bioreactors, 2^nd Edition	2.1	Core
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 1	9.0	Core
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 2 ¹	6.4	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 1, 8^th Edition Course A: Safety, Beginning Treatment, and Lagoon Systems	4.0	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 1, 8^th Edition Course B: Secondary Treatment	3.6	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 1, 8^th Edition Course C: Disinfection, Laboratory Procedures	4.3	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 2, 8^th Edition Course A: Treatment Plants and Tertiary Treatment	3.5	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 2, 8^th Edition Course B: Solids Management and Plant Maintenance	4.0	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 3, 1^st Edition Course A: Treatment Plants, Effluent Discharge and Reuse, and Odor Control	2.3	Core
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 3, 1^st Edition Course B: Instrumentation and Utility Management	3.4	Core
Pretreatment Facility Inspection ²	7.5	Core
Pretreatment Facility Inspection Training Videos	0.6	Core
Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Vol. I	9.0	Core
Small Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance, Vol. II	9.0	Core
Small Water System Information Video Series	3.0	Core
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (or the 702 Series) ³	9.0	Core
702A – Wells	1.8	Core
702B – Treatment Plants	1.8	Core
702C – Disinfection	1.8	Core
702D – Safety and Introduction to Small System Management	1.8	Core
702E – Laboratory Procedures	1.8	Core
Treatment of Metal Wastestreams ⁴	2.6	Core
Utility Management ⁵	1.6	Core
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (or the 703 Series) ⁶	9.0	Core
703A - Water Distribution System: Safety	1.8	Core
703B - Water Distribution System: Distribution Facilities	1.8	Core
703C - Water Distribution System: Disinfection	1.8	Core
703D - Water Distribution System: Operation and Maintenance	1.8	Core
703E - Water Distribution System: Management	1.8	Core
Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Video Training Series	3.0	Core
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume 1	9.0	Core
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume 2	9.0	Core

¹The CEU assignment for Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol II, 8^th Edition, 2021 has decreased to 6.4 core CEUs. The 3^rd Edition was assigned 9.0 core CEUs.

²The CEU assignment for Pretreatment Facility Inspection, Fourth Edition, 2021 has decreased to 7.5 core CEUs. The Third Edition was assigned 9.0 core CEUs.

³The 702X courses are chapters within “Small Water System Operation and Maintenance”; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.

⁴The CEU assignment for Treatment of Metal Wastestreams, Fifth Edition, 2020 has decreased to 2.6 core CEUs. The Third Edition was assigned 4.5 core CEUs.

⁵The CEU assignment for Utility Management, Third Edition, 2021 has decreased to 1.6 core CEUs. The Second Edition was assigned 2.0 core CEUs.

⁶The 703X courses are chapters within “Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance"; therefore, you cannot receive credit for both.

Alaska Rural Water Association (ARWA)

1075 Check Street, Suite 106
Wasilla, AK 99654-8067
907-357-2792
ARWA Website/
ARWA online courses (SunCoast Learning Systems)

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Advanced Math	0.8	Core
Applied Confined Space Safety	0.4	Core
Asset Management Principles	0.45	Core
Basic Environmental Chemistry	0.4	Core
Basic Wastewater	0.56	Core
Basic Water Works	0.66	Core
Chemical Feed Systems & Pump Calibrations for Water & Wastewater Plant Operators	0.4	Core
Chlorinator Systems and Chemical Handling	0.76	Core
Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization	0.55	Core
Customer Service Inspection and Cross-Connection Control	0.5	Core
Disinfection By-products	0.9	Core
Dissolved Air Flotation	0.4	Core
Drinking Water Filtration, A to Z	0.7	Core
Hazard Communications	0.3	Non-core
Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System	0.8	Core
Math Basics	0.6	Core
Math Review	0.5	Core
Membrane Treatment of Wastewater	0.5	Core
Operator Handbook	0.5	Core
Primary Sludge Fermentation	0.8	Core
Pump and Motor Maintenance	0.64	Core
Small Water Systems 1	0.5	Core
Surface Water Production 1	1.1	Core
Surface Water Production 2	1.2	Core
Surface Water Treatment	0.5	Core
The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions: A Comprehensive Guide	0.6	Core
Understanding the Revised Total Coliform Rule and the Groundwater Rule	0.8	Core
Understanding the Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule	0.3	Core
Using Clarifiers	0.4	Core
Valve and Hydrant Maintenance	0.36	Core
Wastewater Collection	0.55	Core
Wastewater Disinfection	0.3	Core
Wastewater: Preliminary Treatment	0.3	Core
Wastewater Treatment	0.9	Core
Water Disinfection	0.4	Core
Water Transmission and Distribution	0.3	Core
Water Utility Calculations	0.8	Core
Water Utility Safety	0.8	Non-Core

Bismarck State College

National Energy Center of Excellence
P.O. Box 5587
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
800-852-5685 or 701-224-5651
Water & Wastewater Technology Program

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
WATR 110 Water Treatment I	4.5	Core
WATR 115 Water Treatment II	4.5	Core
WATR 120 Wastewater Treatment	4.5	Core

University of Florida

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63^rd Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-392-9570
Water & Wastewater Program

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Water Treatment Plant Operations Class C & B Training Course Register for this course	14.4	Core
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Class C & B Training Course Register for this course	14.5	Core

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W.
Mail Code 4607M
Washington, DC 20460
EPA Website

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Water/Wastewater Utility All-Hazards Bootcamp Training This is a FREE online course. Register for the course.	0.2	Non-Core

WaterOperator.org

Illinois State Water Survey
2204 Griffith Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
866-522-2681
info@wateroperator.org
WaterOperator.org

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Groundwater and Well Care for Public Water Systems This is a FREE online course. Register for the course.	0.2	Core

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Events & Education Services
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
303-794-7711
Online Course Catalogue

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Note about the free AWWA Courses: To take the courses you will need to create a free online profile with AWWA. For more information about how to create an AWWA account and register to take their free courses, please see our Free AWWA Courses page. You do not need to be a dues-paying member of AWWA to take the free courses. For more information about the courses themselves please see AWWA Small Systems page.
Maintaining and Achieving RTCR Compliance for Small Systems - EL219 This is a FREE online course.	0.3	Core
Financial Sustainability for Small Systems - EL226 This is a FREE online course.	0.2	Core
Setting the Right Rates for Your Water System - EL251 This is a FREE online course.	0.2	Core
Facilitating Compliance with America's Water Infrastructure Act - EL260 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Regulatory Review - EL271 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
AWIA Small Systems Certificate Program, Course 1: Introduction to Resiliency and America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 - EL272 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL272-EL276. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.1	Core
AWIA Small Systems Certificate Program, Course 2: Operational Measures for Resiliency - EL273 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL272-EL276. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.1	Core
AWIA Small Systems Certificate Program, Course 3: How to Develop a Risk and Resilience Assessment - EL274 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL272-EL276. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.1	Core
AWIA Small Systems Certificate Program, Course 4: How to Develop a Small System Emergency Response Plan - EL275 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL272-EL276. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.1	Core
AWIA Small Systems Certificate Program, Course 5: Cybersecurity for Water Systems - EL276 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL272-EL276. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.2	Core
Predicting Contaminant Removal in Activated Carbon Systems for Small Systems - EL279 This is a FREE online course. This course requires downloading additional free software and is recommended primarily for drinking water engineers.	0.2	Core
Optimizing Performance and Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems - EL280 This is a FREE online course. Please note that AWWA lists this course for 0.2 CEU but our program only credits 0.1 CEU.	0.1	Core
Introduction to Rural Development Apply - EL281 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Contaminant of Concern - PFAS - EL284 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 1: Water Supply Operations and Non-Revenue Water - EL290 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.2	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 2: The AWWA Standard Water Audit and Free Software Tools - EL291 This course is currently NOT approved for CEUs.	0	No CEUs
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 3: How to Track Your Progress at Controlling Non-Revenue Water for Small Utilities - EL292 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.2	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 4: Accurate Metering of Water Production Flows - EL293 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.3	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 5: Effective Leakage and Pressure Management to Contain System Leakage - EL294 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.2	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 6: Customer Metering and Billing Operation for Optimized Revenue Capture - EL295 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.25	Core
Controlling Non-revenue Water in Small Water Utilities, Course 7: Keeping an Effective Non-revenue Water Management Program Going - EL296 This is a FREE online course. This course is part of a series that includes EL290-EL296. We recommend that you take these courses in order.	0.1	Core
Disinfection By-Products (DBPs) - EL299 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Contaminant of Concern - Nitrates - EL300 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Contaminant of Concern - Manganese - EL301 This is a FREE online course.	0.1	Core
Internal Corrosion Control for the Management Lead and Copper at Customer Taps - EL302 This is a FREE online course.	0.2	Core
The courses below require a fee.
Accurate Metering of Water Production Flows - EL312	0.1	Core
Assessing Need for A Corrosion Control Evaluation - EL286	0.4	Core
Assessing Non-revenue Water with the AWWA Water Audit Method - EL311	0.2	Core
Backflow 1: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control - EL227	0.2	Core
Basic Math 1 and Chemistry 1 - EL228	0.2	Core
Building the Utility - EL158	0.5	Core
Contaminants of Concern - PFAS - EL306	0.1	Core
Corrosion Control Theory & Treatment Options - EL285	0.2	Core
Customer Metering and Billing Operations for Optimized Revenue Capture - EL314	0.2	Core
Cybersecurity in the Water Sector - EL264	0.2	Core
Drought Preparedness and Response: Developing a Water Shortage Plan - EL297	0.3	Core
Effective Leakage and Pressure Management - EL 313	0.2	Core
Emergency Planning - EL263	0.2	Core
Financing the Utility - EL159	0.5	Core
Fire Hydrant Basics for Pressurized Water Systems - EL208	0.1	Core
Flushing, Disinfection, and Bacteriological Testing - EL 211	0.2	Core
High Tech Operator Level 1 - HTO1	1.2	Core
High Tech Operator Level 2 - HTO2	1.2	Core
High Tech Operator Level 3 - HTO3	1.2	Core
How Water Works - EL310	0.15	Core
Introduction to EPANET and Example Applications - EL303	0.3	Core
Introduction to the Utility - EL148	0.5	Core
Membrane Processes - EL229	0.2	Core
Optimizing Performance and Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems - EL308	0.2	Core
Predicting Contaminant Removal in Activated Carbon Systems: The Basics, Available Models, and Their Use - EL278	0.2	Core
Performing A Corrosion Control Evaluation - EL287	0.3	Core
Physical Infrastructure Management Program - EL154	0.5	Core
Planning the Utility - EL157	0.5	Core
Revised Total Coliform Rule - EL178	0.4	Core
Risk and Resilience for Water and Wastewater Systems - EL262	0.4	Core
Security Practices for Operations and Management - EL261	0.1	Core
Sewer Collection Piping Systems & Appurtenances - EL209	0.2	Core
Sustaining the Non-Revenue Water Management Program - EL315	0.1	Core
Water Compliance & Enforcement - EL252	0.2	Core
Water Supplies & Demand Management - EL-155	0.5	Core
Water Treatment Operator Level 1 - WTO1	6	Core
Water Treatment Operator Level 2 - WTO2	6	Core
Water Treatment Operator Level 3 - WTO3	6	Core

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Online Education Services
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1994
800-666-0206
Online Education
Online Course Catalogue

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals I	6.0	Core
Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II	6.0	Core
Activated Sludge	0.57	Core
Disinfection	0.74	Core
Fixed Film Systems	0.11	Core
Natural Treatment Systems	0.26	Core
Preliminary Treatment	0.24	Core
Primary Treatment	0.23	Core
Purpose & Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment	0.13	Core
Solids Handling	0.52	Core
Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulics: the Fundamentals	0.2	Core
Another 100‐Year Storm	0.2	Core
Collection System Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Performance Assessment	0.2	Core
Sewer Cleaning and Managing Grease Blockages	0.15	Core

Water SiFu

Main Website: https://watersifu.com/
Course Registration: https://waterexamtraining.com/courses-4/
tywhitman@hotmail.com
209-604-8669

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Beginning Water Math: The Water Math Course You’ve Been Looking For	0.3	Core
Advanced Water Math: The Other Water Math Course You’ve Been Looking For	0.3	Core
Biological Contaminants and Disinfection	0.2	Core
Water Quality Problems and Treatment Techniques	0.4	Core

MunicipalGrouting.com

Aries Industries, Avanti International, and Logiball
fomg@municipalgrouting.com
MunicipalGrouting.com

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Fundamentals of Municipal Grouting Course and registration information Note: You must register for the PDH Approved Course to receive CEU credit.	0.15	Core

United Rentals/United Academy

Customer Care Center
844-222-2345
Email: unitedacademy@ur.com
United Academy Website

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Excavation Safety for Competent Persons (CPT) Online course information and registration.	0.6	Non-Core
Confined Space Entry (CSE) Online course information and registration.	0.6	Non-Core

David H. Paul, Inc.

P.O. Box 2590
Farmington, NM 87499
877-711-4DHP
Online Training Catalogue

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment	1.1	Core
Reverse Osmosis Operation and Maintenance	1.1	Core

American Water College

P.O. Box 903185
Palmdale, CA 93590
661-724-1900
Continuing Education Courses

CEUs assigned by OpCert are less than what is noted on American Water College's website and certificates of completion.

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade 1	1.9 *	Core
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade 2	2.6 *	Core
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade 3	2.6 *	Core
Water Treatment Exam Review Grade 4	2.6 *	Core
Wastewater Treatment Exam Review Grade 1	3.5 *	Core
Wastewater Treatment Exam Review Grade 2	4.5 *	Core
Wastewater Treatment Exam Review Grade 3	4.9 *	Core
Wastewater Treatment Exam Review Grade 4	5.3 *	Core
Distribution System Review (4 Hours)	0.3 *	Core
Distribution System Review (8 Hours)	0.45 *	Core
Distribution System Review (12 Hours)	0.7 *	Core
Distribution System Review (16 Hours)	1.0 *	Core
Water Treatment Review (4 hours)	0.25 *	Core
Water Treatment Review (8 hours)	0.7 *	Core
Water Treatment Review (12 hours)	0.95 *	Core
Water Treatment Review (16 hours)	1.2 *	Core
Calculating Area	0.1	Core
Unit Conversions	0.15	Core

CEUs assigned by OpCert are less than what is noted on American Water College's website and certificates of completion.

*Note: All the exam review and system review courses above have similar content. Taking subsequent courses will result in fewer CEUs than what is displayed above. Please contact the Operator Certification Program to find out the CEU values of subsequent courses.

CEU Plan

P.O. Box 10355
Brooksville, FL 34603
352-754-1259
CEU Plan Website

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products	0.2	Core
Primary Treatment	0.1	Core
Principles of Chlorination and Dechlorination	0.3	Core

Nezat Training

P.O. Box 1419
Splendora, TX 77372
281-788-5221
Nezat Training and Consulting Website

Course Title	CEUs	Core? Non-Core?	Type
Sewer Cleaning 102	0.7	Core