This course is designed to train operators in the, practical aspects of operating and maintaining, water and wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing, the use of safe practices and procedures. It, includes the importance and responsibility of a, water treatment plant operator, sources of water,, reservoir management and intake structures, why, wastes must be treated and detailed descriptions, of the equipment processes used in a wastewater, treatment plant. Students will be prepared for, future advanced water and wastewater courses as, well as licensing tests.