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Small Water System Operator's Training Program 

2010 Schedule of Classes in PDF Format
 

A partnership between MDE and MCET to provide free training to Small Water Systems.  Operators and Managers running a water treatment plant, representing less than 3,300 residents, will receive focused training on operation and maintenance and the management of a small water system at no cost to them.  The following courses have been approved for this program and will be offered at various locations throughout the State:

Program Information
Operators should contact April Thompson for more information or to enroll in this program at 301-934-7502 or e-mail April at AThompson@mcet.org
 

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Schedule of Classes NOW Available
NOTE:  All Class Times are 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
with the exception of the
Superintendent Course time is 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chesapeake College
1000 College Drive
Wye Mills, MD 21679

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/13/2010 Running
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 08/17/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/14/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/19/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/16/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/14/2010 Accepting Registrations


Garrett College
687 Mosser Drive
McHenry, MD 21541

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/08/2010 CANCELED
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 08/25/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/23/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/07/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/10/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/08/2010 Accepting Registrations


Harford Community College
401  Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/15/2010 Running
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 08/05/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/09/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/07/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/04/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/02/2010 Accepting Registrations


Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/22/2010 Running
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 08/03/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/21/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/05/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/03/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 11/30/2010 Accepting Registrations


MCET
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646

Course Name Date Status
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 09/14/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/30/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/20/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/17/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/08/2010 Accepting Registrations


Princess Anne (MD Cooperative Extension)
30730 Park Drive
Princess Anne, MD 21853

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/15/2010 CANCELED
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 09/10/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/24/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/15/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/17/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/15/2010 Accepting Registrations


Washington County Department of Water Quality
16232 Elliott Parkway
Williamsport, MD 21795

Course Name Date Status
Introduction to Small System Water Treatment 07/07/2010 Running
Treatment Processes for Small Water Systems 08/24/2010 Accepting Registrations
Mathematics for Small Water System Operators 09/22/2010 Accepting Registrations
Disinfection and pH Adjustment 10/06/2010 Accepting Registrations
Maintaining Water Distribution Systems 11/09/2010 Accepting Registrations
SDWA Compliance - Operators Exam Preparation 12/07/2010 Accepting Registrations

How to Register...

To assist waters systems serving 3,300 or fewer persons, obtain and retain certified operators, MCET will enroll students in courses developed by MCET specific to the small water/distribution system operator.

Call MCET to register for these classes. Applicants must hold either a temporary or permanent water operator certification or are applying for a temporary certification during the timeframe of this program and be employed at a water/distribution system to take these courses. Applicants will not be charged for this training.

Applicants must prove proof of employment at a water/distribution system with a PWSID number, where the population associated with the system serves less than 3,300.  If an operator works at more than one system, and one of the systems serves less than 3,300, then that operator would be eligible.