Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
in California

Understand the training options

This subject sits within energy, utilities & environment. Fieldwork, safety and the operator or technician route. Schools can use different course names for training reported under the same federal subject code.

CIP 15.0506. Award categories present in the 2024 IPEDS reporting collection; not a current course-duration guarantee.

Alphabetical directory. School presence is based on historical federal reporting, including records with zero completions. These are not rankings or endorsements.

Where could this training lead?

The federal CIP–SOC crosswalk connects this subject to the occupations below. These are exploration links, not a statement that every program meets the education, experience or licensing requirements for each job.

• Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansRead career guide →
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthRead career guide →
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsRead career guide →

Questions to ask about this training

• Does training include field equipment, rescue procedures or supervised site practice?
• Which certifications or operator exams are separate from the course?
• Will you need to travel, work at heights or work rotating shifts?
• What is the complete program price for my start date, including tools, exams and required travel?
• Which practical work, placement or portfolio will I complete before graduation?

Plan the cost and the route

Institution-level tuition and net-price figures can help you start a comparison, but they do not quote the cost of this particular subject. Use a current program quote and compare the same award level and study intensity.

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