Water Resource Management
🌿 Spring 2026 Course Offerings - 7 Courses Available
WTRM 201 – Introduction to Water & Wastewater Technology
📘 An introduction to the water and wastewater distribution industry.
Learn about careers, certifications, treatment methods, equipment, and essential industry math.
CRN 42445 | Online | Instructor: Catherine Miettinen Ames
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026 | Units: 3.0
WTRM 202 – Beginning Water & Wastewater Distribution Math
📘 Build your math skills for success in water technology.
Covers formulas, conversions, ratios, and volume calculations used in the field.
CRN 42612 | Tuesdays, 6:00–9:00 PM | Location: MP-114
Instructor: Greg Ange | Units: 3.0
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026
WTRM 205 – Water Distribution 1
📘 Learn the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems.
Prepares students for the California Water Distribution Operator Exam.
CRN 42253 | Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 PM | Location: MP-114
Instructor: Greg Ange | Units: 3.0
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026
WTRM 206 – Beginning Water Treatment Plant Operation
📘 Covers water treatment processes, public health standards, and plant operations.
Prepares students for the California Water Treatment Operator (T1, T2) exams.
CRN 42459 | Online | Instructor: Catherine Miettinen Ames
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026 | Units: 3.0
WTRM 209 – Advanced Water Treatment Plant Operation
📘 In-depth study of treatment processes, water chemistry, and regulations.
Prepares students for the CDPH Grade T3–T5 examinations.
CRN 41437 | Mondays, 6:00–7:20 PM, MP-114 + Online
Instructor: Catherine Miettinen Ames | Units: 3.0
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026
WTRM 211 – Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation
📘 Covers secondary and tertiary treatment, disinfection, and reclamation processes.
Prepares students for CSWRB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator exams.
CRN 42779 | Online | Instructor: Catherine Miettinen Ames
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026 | Units: 3.0
WTRM 217 – Water Use Efficiency Practitioner
📘 Focuses on water conservation across residential, commercial, and landscape settings.
CRN 42754 | Online | Instructor: Catherine Miettinen Ames
🗓️ 1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026 | Units: 3.0
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Careers in "Liquid Gold"
Within the next 5-10 years, over 50% of the current water industry workforce is set to retire.
The Water Resources Management programs are designed to prepare students for employment across the full spectrum of the water industry, including municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment departments, industrial treatment facilities, and a growing range of environmental water-management fields. Careers in water and wastewater technology involve the administration, operation, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as distribution and collection systems. In addition, emerging roles in water conservation, water planning, watershed management, stormwater management, and water-efficiency program development are becoming increasingly important as communities work to manage water sustainability.
Gavilan’s Water Resources Management Program provides educational courses that prepare students for rewarding careers throughout the water sector. Coursework supports students in preparing for certification examinations administered by the State of California and by leading professional associations within the water and wastewater industry. Additionally a new curriculum also introduces students to environmental and resource-management concepts essential for careers in water conservation, water-use analysis, drought-response planning, sustainable water policy, and water-efficient infrastructure.
Explore exciting, impactful, and well-paying careers in the water industry. Learn how to enter the field, what types of jobs are available from treatment operations to water-efficiency program management, how to advance, and where to get hired. Discover what employers are looking for, how to get your foot in the door, and what to expect from a long-term career in this essential industry.
Associate in Arts Degree/Certificate of Achievement
- Water Environment A.A. Degree
- Water Environment Certificate
- Water Resource Management A.A. Degree
- Water Resource Management Certificate
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