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 Wastewater Operator Certification: Need to Know Criteria  
Minnesota Wastewater Operator Certification

Need to Know Criteria

Math |  Basic Knowledge  |  Disinfection  |  Advanced Treatment  |  Preliminary Treatment  |  Secondary Treatment  |  Solids Handling  |Management | Gravity System |  Lift Stations |
New Construction  |  Administration  |  Wastewater/General  |  Suggested Study Material

CERTIFICATION CLASS D C B A

Math

        
Pounds Loading D C B A
Percent Removal D C B A
Detention Time D C B A
Unit Loading   C B A
Activated Sludge   C B A
Budget     B A
Geometric Mean D      
Pumping Rate D C    
Volume D      
Pond Discharge D      
Lab Calculations   C    

Basic Knowledge

        
Basic Wastewater Theory D C B A
Safety D C B A
Units of Expression D      
Hydraulic Concepts D C B A
Maps and Plans D C B A
Pumps, Motors and Controls D C B A
Pipes, Joints, Valves, Fittings D C B A
Collection System D      
Measuring and Control Systems   C B A
Wastewater Sources and Characteristics D C B A
Public Health D C B A
Flow Measurement D C B A
Lab-DO, pH, Chlorine Residual D C B A
Sampling Principles D      
Electricity   C B A
Chemical Feeders     B A

Disinfection

        
Chlorination D C B A
Dechlorination D C B A
Ultraviolet Disinfection   C B A
Ozone Disinfection   C B A

Advanced Treatment

        
Coagulation/Flocculation   C B A
Nitrogen Removal   C B A
Phosphorous Removal   C B A
Filtration   C B A
Biological Advanced Treatment     B A
Effluent Disposal     B A

Preliminary Treatment

        
Flow Equalization D C B A
Screening, Grinding, Grit D C B A
Preaeration   C B  
Chemical Pretreatment     B A

Secondary Treatment

        
Septic Tank/Mound and Drainfield D C B A
Stabilization and Aerated Ponds  

C

    
Tertiary Ponds    

B

  
Spray Irrigation

D

      
Clarifiers   C B A
Trickling Filter   C B A
Activated Sludge   C B A
Rotating Biological Contactor   C B A

Solids Handling

        
Sludge Conditioning   C B A
Sludge Thickening   C B A
Aerobic Digestion   C B A
Anaerobic Digestion   C B A
Sludge Drying Beds   C B  
Vacuum Filter, Filter Press Belt Press, Centrifuge   C B A
Sludge Incineration   C B A
Sludge Composting   C B A

Management

        
Compliance D C B A
Planning D C B A
Maintenance Management D C B A
Emergency Response D C B A
Public Relations D C B A
Security D C B A
Personnel   C B A
Budgets   C B A
         
CERTIFICATION CLASS S-D S-C S-B S-A

Gravity System

        
Maintenance S-D S-C S-B S-A
Troubleshooting S-D S-C S-B S-A
Repair S-D S-C S-B S-A
Monitoring S-D S-C S-B S-A
Recordkeeping S-D S-C S-B S-A

Lift Stations

        
Fundamentals S-D S-C S-B S-A
Maintenance S-D S-C S-B S-A
Troubleshooting S-D S-C S-B S-A
Repair S-D S-C S-B S-A
Monitoring and Recordkeeping S-D S-C S-B S-A

New Construction

        
Fundamentals S-D S-C S-B S-A
Operation and Maintenance   S-C S-B S-A
Troubleshooting S-D S-C S-B S-A

Administration

        
Fundamentals S-D S-C S-B S-A
Operation and Maintenance   S-C S-B S-A
Troubleshooting   S-C S-B S-A
Monitoring and Recordkeeping S-D S-C S-B S-A
Wastewater/General        
Safety        
Math        
Grade/Slope   S-C S-B S-A
Budgeting     S-B S-A
Detention Time   S-C S-B S-A
Pumping Rates/Pump Calibration   S-C S-B  
Flow Rates   S-C S-B  
Velocities     S-B  
Conversion/Formula Manipulation S-D      
Volume

S-D

      
Areas

S-D

      
         

SUGGESTED STUDY MATERIAL                  Certification Class

 D C B A
Advanced Waste Treatment - Office of Water Programs - California State University - Sacramento, CA - 916-278-6412 -  www.owp.csus.edu D C B A
Basic Wastewater Collection Systems Manual - Rick Arbour & Associates, 4467 Oak Chase Lane, Eagan, MN  55123 - 651-686-5516 S-D S-C S-B S-A
Manual of Practice No. 11, Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants - Water Environment Federation, Alexandria, VA - 800-666-0206 -  www.wef.org   C B A
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems - Office of Water Programs - Cal State University - Sacramento, CA - 916-278-6412 - www.owp.csus.edu S-D S-C S-B S-A
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants - Office of Water Programs, Cal State University, Sacramento, CA - 916-278-6412 - www.owp.csus.edu   C B A
Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities - Health Education Services, PO Box 7126, Albany, NY  12224 - 518-439-7286 D C B A
S-D S-C S-B S-A
Stabilization Pond Operation and Maintenance Manual - MPCA - Training and Information Unit - Water Quality Division - St. Paul, MN - 651-296-7251 - www.pca.state.mn.us

D

      
Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layouts Field Manual - MN/DOT Map Sales Office, Room G-19 Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN  55155 - 651-296-2216 S-D S-C S-B S-A
Wastewater Math Workbook - MPCA - Training and Information Management Unit, Water Quality Division - St. Paul, MN - 651-296-7251  www.pca.state.mn.us D C B A
Wastewater Treatment Technology Manual - MPCA - Training and Information Management Unit, Water Quality Division - St. Paul, MN - 651-296-7251  www.pca.state.mn.us D C B A
Collection System Math Workbook - MPCA - Training and Information Management Unit, Water Quality Division - St. Paul, MN - 651-296-7251  www.pca.state.mn.us D C B A

Source:  MPCA Minnesota Wastewater Operator Certification Need-To-Know Criteria
 

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