Class 4 Water Treatment Course
2025-02-12 09:00 - 2025-04-10 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Zoom
Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!)
Wednesday, February 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, February 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, February 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, February 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, March 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, March 25 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, March 28 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, April 8 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, April 14 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm
Description
This multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 4 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all class sessions.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here

This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here
Books can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 5 to allow time for shipping!
Credit
48 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find information about the Class 4 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
Additional Classes
The following classes are recommended for all students:
Water Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday, March 6 – Register Here
Water Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday, March 20 – Register Here
Water Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday, March 27 – Register Here

Class 3 Water Treatment Course
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-04-10 12:30
Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!)
Wednesday, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Tuesday, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Friday, March 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Tuesday, March 25 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Friday, March 28 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Thursday, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Tuesday, April 8 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Thursday, April 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Monday, April 14 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm
Description
This multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 3 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all class sessions.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here

This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here
Books can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 24 to allow time for shipping!
Credit
36 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find information about the Class 3 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
Additional Classes
The following classes are recommended for all students:
Water Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday, March 6 or Friday, April 4
Water Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday, March 20 or Friday, April 11
Water Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday, March 27 or Friday, April 18

Water Distribution Course
2025-03-05 09:00 - 2025-04-15 12:30
Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!)
Wednesday, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, March 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, March 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday, March 27 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 9 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, April 15 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm
Description
This multi-week course is designed for those preparing to take the Distribution (Class D) Certification Exam. Topics will include all aspects of distribution systems, as well as hydraulics, water chemistry, water mathematics, and sampling procedures. You are expected to attend all class sessions.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here
Water System Operations Water Distribution, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association) – $96 – Purchase Here

This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here
Books can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 24 to allow time for shipping!
Credit
36 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
Additional Classes
The following classes are recommended for all students:
Water Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday, March 6 or Friday, April 4
Water Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday, March 20 or Friday, April 11
Water Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday, March 27 or Friday, April 18
