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how to pass water treatment exam

by Leslie Kiehn Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Will this course help me pass the water treatment operator certification exam?

 · Summary. Only half of the water and wastewater treatment operators pass their state certification exams each year. 99% of American Water College students who put in the work and complete their course, pass their exams the first time. You can increase your likelihood of success on your next exam to almost 100% by having the right attitude, putting in the effort to …

Is this test similar to the actual water treatment exam?

 · Water Treatment math can make up to 30% of Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment license and certification exams in some states. That means if you need 70% to pass the test and you don’t get any of the math questions correct, you need to get 100% of the remaining questions right.

How many questions are on the water treatment test?

Completely familiarize yourself with Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) as set by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Also focus on water treatment math such as calculating volumes in a tank, calculating pressures based on hydraulic grades, calculating the overflow rate of a weir and various dosage calculations.

What is the best way to study wastewater?

The course cover all topics tested on the exam. The lectures are easy to understand, and a great way to learn the concepts. Helpful lectures on Water Math will improve your math skills. Watch how sample math questions are solved, step-by-step. It's the most affordable test-prep course for the Grade 1 Certification Level.

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Make Sure You Understand Water Treatment Math

Most of the calls our instructors get from our students center around how to solve water treatment math problems. We’re happy to help because we know how important it is to master water treatment math if you want to be successful on your license exams.

Five Step Water Math Problem Solving Approach

This is why every American Water College exam prep course includes a simple to follow 5 step approach to solving water and wastewater math problems. By using this easy to follow method, even the most difficult math problems seem to work themselves out.

Summary

One reason only half of water and wastewater treatment operators pass their state certification exams each year is the failure to understand water math. American Water College has developed a proven exam prep system which includes a simple, five-step water math problem-solving approach you can follow.

How long does it take to answer 100 questions?

Be sure to check before arriving. You will have three hours to answer 100 questions. Many of these questions can be answered quickly, but be careful. The wording of the questions is critical and one word can completely change the meaning of the question.

What is the failure rate of the Class A exam?

The Class A certification exam has a failure rate of over 90% each month. If you are preparing to take the exam, these stats aren't meant to scare you.

How many times should you read math questions?

These will be your most time consuming questions. Read each math question completely through two times. Often you will be given more information that you need to solve the problem.

Is the water treatment certification exam hard?

While the water treatment certification exam has become increasingly difficult as government regulations have become more stringent, the study guides simply have not kept pace.

What is a grade 1 water treatment operator?

Grade 1 refers to the first certification level from the bottom. It’s intended for new operators.

Is a lecture easy to understand?

The lectures are easy to understand, and a great way to learn the concepts.

What is a water resource management degree?

The Water Resources Management degree program is designed to prepare students for employment by municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment departments or industrial treatment facilities. Careers in water/wastewater technology generally involve the administration, operation and maintenance of both drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities as well as distribution and collection systems. Gavilan's Water Resources Management Program provides educational courses that prepare students for careers in Water Resources Management. Courses prepare students for certification examinations administered by the State of California as well as those administered by professional associations within the water and wastewater industry. Current instructors are experienced water and wastewater professionals, expert and up-to-date in best-of-breed industry practices. Classes are built around practical examples of real-world scenarios, demonstrations, and field trips whenever possible to maximize understanding of subject matter. Internships are available, too, through Cooperative Work Experience. Learn about exciting, rewarding and well-paying careers in the water industry. Find out how to get into the industry, what kinds of jobs are available, how to advance and where to get hired. Find out what employers are looking for, how to get in the door and what to expect from a career. Bonus! Learn about Gavilan College's brand new credit courses that can lead to a degree or certificate.

How to memorize formulas?

If you memorize the formula you will likely be more confident about being able to properly use it. Use 3X5 index cards with the formula name on the front and the formula written on the back to help you memorize them.

How much settleable solids are in a clarifier tank?

Raw Sludge drawn from a primary clarifier tank normally would contain 1,000 –3,000 mg/l of settleable solids.

What is activated sludge used for?

The activated sludge process is used to convert nonsettleable substances into settleable substances

Where is OCTWQA located?

OCTWQA has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 11130 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Reston, VA 20191

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