Water & Wastewater Treatment Technology

Choose a career that allows you to work with Michigan's most valuable resource... water.

Earn an associate's degree in water and wastewater treatment technology. When you're done, you'll be able to take licensing exams through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in water and wastewater. This degree qualifies you to take the F-4 Water Filtration Certification Exam and the D Wastewater Exam. And, enhances your career and job mobility. 

In this program, you'll gain skills and knowledge in the areas of:

• Problem-solving, analytical skills and independent thinking
• Water and wastewater treatment processes
• Technology and laboratory procedures
• Overall knowledge and understanding for ensuring clean water, both now and in the future
• Working effectively with a diverse group of businesses, industry and regulatory bodies

Program completers will be eligible to take Michigan water and wastewater operator certification. Each state has unique requirements, please contact the program coordinator for further information.

Program details

Our programs prepare you for a career in water and wastewater treatment technology. You can start with an entry-level advanced certificate, and then use those courses towards the associate's degree later.
 

Transfer

One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.

Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.

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Job outlook

Interested in a career in water and wastewater treatment technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.

 

"I think Delta was set apart by its faculty, the technology and the program itself.  There are only two colleges in Michigan that offer the Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology program and Delta is one of those."

Kimberly Wahl
Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology graduate