Questionnaire Course Overview Oregon’s Drinking Water Program Oregon/National Drinking Water Quality Standards Waterworks Operations WQT 111 Lecture 1

Today’s Outline Questionnaire Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology Program Oregon Drinking Water License Program Syllabus/Course Outline Website/blackboard Drinking Water Standards Homework (reading assignment) Questionnaire Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology Program Oregon Drinking Water License Program Syllabus/Course Outline Website/blackboard Drinking Water Standards Homework (reading assignment)

Certificates and Degrees offered in Water & Environmental Technology One-Year Certificate of Completion in Water & Environmental Technology (W&ET) AAS: Associate of Applied Science (Less-than-One-Year) Certificate of Completion in High Purity Water Production

Why are you here? 1.Laid off/retraining 2.Military 3.Just entering college 4.Decided to go back to school to complete college/degree 1.Laid off/retraining 2.Military 3.Just entering college 4.Decided to go back to school to complete college/degree

My career goals are? 1.To have a career in the waterworks industry 2.To have a career in the wastewater industry 3.To work in an environmental type field 4.To become an engineer 1.To have a career in the waterworks industry 2.To have a career in the wastewater industry 3.To work in an environmental type field 4.To become an engineer

Are you interested in obtaining a Water or Wastewater Operators License? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Already have one 4.Tell me more 1.Yes 2.No 3.Already have one 4.Tell me more

Which statement do you most agree with.. 1.Energy and persistence conquer all things. 2.by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 3.An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. 4. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do. 1.Energy and persistence conquer all things. 2.by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 3.An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. 4. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.

What do you consider the most important part of good instruction? 1.Availability 2.Open mindedness 3.Passionate about subject matter 4.Be fair and consistent 5.Sense of humor 6.Have high standards and be supportive 1.Availability 2.Open mindedness 3.Passionate about subject matter 4.Be fair and consistent 5.Sense of humor 6.Have high standards and be supportive

Oregon Statewide 2008 Occupational Prioritization (Rank of High Wage ~30K with Benefits) Predictions For Years Job Openings 563 Outlook Rank 17 Total Jobs Ranked 270 Outlook?94% Predictions For Years Job Openings 563 Outlook Rank 17 Total Jobs Ranked 270 Outlook?94% Water and Wastewater Plant and System Operators

California/Oregon/Washington Water and Wastewater Job Outlook “Word out of the California Community College System Office (at American River College) is that 25% of all certified water and wastewater operators in California will retire within the next three years. This means a replacement workforce of 10,000 trained personnel, just for California. Oregon and Washington’s picture is the same!”

Oregon Water and Wastewater Job Pay Salaries ~18-22/hr ~36 to 44 K Salaries ~18-22/hr ~36 to 44 K Wastewater Plant and System Operators Water Plant and System Operators Salaries ~19/hr ~38 K Salaries ~19/hr ~38 K

Water and Wastewater Students Scholarships & Waivers Awarded 2009 Scholarships (4 students) $7,021 Waterworks Scholarships (3 students) $7,000 PNWS AWWA Scholarships (1 student) ~$1,400 $15,400 “ …Over 50% of students in our program have received scholarships!!!!” Scholarships (4 students) $7,021 Waterworks Scholarships (3 students) $7,000 PNWS AWWA Scholarships (1 student) ~$1,400 $15,400 “ …Over 50% of students in our program have received scholarships!!!!”

Highlights of Water and Wastewater Program 2008 Job Placement 100% Alumni (2008) placement in job market Water and Wastewater ABC License Exam Operator 1= 100% pass rate (treatment, collections, and distribution) 100% student membership in WEF, PNCWA, and AWWA! Students active in Young Professional (YP) Program 100% Alumni (2008) placement in job market Water and Wastewater ABC License Exam Operator 1= 100% pass rate (treatment, collections, and distribution) 100% student membership in WEF, PNCWA, and AWWA! Students active in Young Professional (YP) Program

Highlights of Water and Wastewater Program Started in years We host the Largest Wastewater Short School on the West Coast 500 students Free for Clackamas Students! We host the Largest Waterworks Short School in Oregon 500 students Free for Clackamas Students! Largest Backflow Training Facility in Oregon –Student Scholarships Started in years We host the Largest Wastewater Short School on the West Coast 500 students Free for Clackamas Students! We host the Largest Waterworks Short School in Oregon 500 students Free for Clackamas Students! Largest Backflow Training Facility in Oregon –Student Scholarships

Highlights of Water and Wastewater Program High faculty to student ratios Evening Coursework Flexible program and block scheduling= less travel Mandatory workplace internships State of the art technology (SCADA) State of the art instrumentation High faculty to student ratios Evening Coursework Flexible program and block scheduling= less travel Mandatory workplace internships State of the art technology (SCADA) State of the art instrumentation

How can I help you achieve your career goals? 1.Teach the material as it applies to industry 2.Letter of recommendation 3.Keep me notified of any jobs 1.Teach the material as it applies to industry 2.Letter of recommendation 3.Keep me notified of any jobs

What is your education level? 1.High School or GED 2.Associates Degree 3.BS or BA/College Degree 4.Graduate Level 1.High School or GED 2.Associates Degree 3.BS or BA/College Degree 4.Graduate Level

Why are you taking this class? 1.I am interested in working in the field. 2.I am working toward my degree/ certificate in Water and Environmental Technology 1.I am interested in working in the field. 2.I am working toward my degree/ certificate in Water and Environmental Technology

Which statement best describes you.. 1.Procrastinators unite tomorrow 2.My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone 3.All I want is less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done. 4.Can I pay my Visa with my MasterCard? 5.If it doesn't fit, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacement anyway. 1.Procrastinators unite tomorrow 2.My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone 3.All I want is less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done. 4.Can I pay my Visa with my MasterCard? 5.If it doesn't fit, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacement anyway.

I have access to the internet and can get to the course website? 1.Yes 2.No 1.Yes 2.No

For examination purposes, I like… 1.Multiple choice 2.True/False 3.Essay 4.All of the above are ok 1.Multiple choice 2.True/False 3.Essay 4.All of the above are ok

I like to learn by 1.Active learning (learning by doing) 2.I enjoy interactive lectures 3.Give me the book and I can learn it myself 1.Active learning (learning by doing) 2.I enjoy interactive lectures 3.Give me the book and I can learn it myself

What part of the course interests you the most? 1.Drinking Water Program 2.Aquifers and Wells 3.Drinking Water Standards/Contamination 4.Microbial Contamination 5.Water Sources 6.Chlorine Chemistry 1.Drinking Water Program 2.Aquifers and Wells 3.Drinking Water Standards/Contamination 4.Microbial Contamination 5.Water Sources 6.Chlorine Chemistry

Oregon Law “Oregon law requires owners of drinking water and wastewater systems (public and private) to have their systems under the responsible control and direction of certified operators. Trained and certified operators are necessary to ensure that the systems are managed in a manner that fully protects public health and the environment.”

Oregon Operator Certification Exams Wastewater Treatment and Collections Water Quality Lewis LaForce Department of Environmental Quality Department of Human Services Drinking water program Department of Human Services Drinking water program Water Treatment Operator Levels 1-4 Water Treatment Operator Levels 1-4 Water Distribution Operator Levels 1-4 Water Distribution Operator Levels 1-4 Wastewater treatment plant operator (1-4) Filtration Endorsement

Water Operator Exam Requirements Level 1 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 1 year experience 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience. Level 1 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 1 year experience 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience. Level 2 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 3 year experience Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience Level 2 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 3 year experience Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience Level 3 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) Water certificate from C 3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 3 Distribution or Treatment HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) Water certificate from C 3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)

Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C 3 Level 1 Distribution or Treatment (85 or 120 $ exam fee) HS/GED and 1 year experience 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience. Pre Level 1= 14$ an hour = ~$28 k for newbies Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K after 1 yr or 6 months ~4K 6 month faster with AA Lose $ 4,000 in 6 month time span w/out a AA Level 1 Distribution or Treatment (85 or 120 $ exam fee) HS/GED and 1 year experience 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience. Pre Level 1= 14$ an hour = ~$28 k for newbies Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K after 1 yr or 6 months ~4K 6 month faster with AA Lose $ 4,000 in 6 month time span w/out a AA Level 2 Distribution or Treatment (105 or 140$ exam fee) HS/GED and 3 year experience Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K within 2 years of hire ~8K 1 yr faster for the certificate or AA from C 3 Moral: Lose $8K in 1 year w/out certificate or AA Level 2 Distribution or Treatment (105 or 140$ exam fee) HS/GED and 3 year experience Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K within 2 years of hire ~8K 1 yr faster for the certificate or AA from C 3 Moral: Lose $8K in 1 year w/out certificate or AA 1. Get work to pick up the tab?

Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C 3 Level 3 Distribution or Treatment (125 or 160$ exam fee) HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) Water certificate from C 3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K Level 3 = ~35 hr = ~65 K within 4 years of hire ~15K per year--- 3 yrs faster for the certificate and 4 years faster for the AA from C 3 Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 45,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C 3 Level 3 Distribution or Treatment (125 or 160$ exam fee) HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) Water certificate from C 3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K Level 3 = ~35 hr = ~65 K within 4 years of hire ~15K per year--- 3 yrs faster for the certificate and 4 years faster for the AA from C 3 Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 45,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C 3 Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* (145 or 180$ exam fee) HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 3 = ~25 hr = ~50K within 4 years of hire Level 4= ~40 hr = ~80K within 6 years of hire ~30K yrs faster for the AA from C 3 Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 60,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C 3 Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* (145 or 180$ exam fee) HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making) Level 3 = ~25 hr = ~50K within 4 years of hire Level 4= ~40 hr = ~80K within 6 years of hire ~30K yrs faster for the AA from C 3 Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 60,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C 3

Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C 3 Water Certificate from C 3 will make you an extra ~$58,000 K in 5 years or save you ~58,000 in lost wages Associates Degree from C 3 will make you an extra $117,000 K in 6 years or save you ~117,000 K in lost wages Our Certificate or an AA from C 3 is well worth it (especially if your work picks up the tab!) Water Certificate from C 3 will make you an extra ~$58,000 K in 5 years or save you ~58,000 in lost wages Associates Degree from C 3 will make you an extra $117,000 K in 6 years or save you ~117,000 K in lost wages Our Certificate or an AA from C 3 is well worth it (especially if your work picks up the tab!)

Today’s Outline Questionnaire Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology Program Oregon Drinking Water License Program Registration Form Syllabus/Course Outline Website/blackboard Drinking Water Standards Homework (reading assignment) Questionnaire Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology Program Oregon Drinking Water License Program Registration Form Syllabus/Course Outline Website/blackboard Drinking Water Standards Homework (reading assignment)

Can you take a level I exam with a HS/GED and 6 months experience? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

There are three types of Waterworks Operator Exams in Oregon (Treatment, Distribution, and Filtration)? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

The Department of Environmental Quality administers the Waterworks Operators Exam in Oregon)? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

After 4 years experience a Level 2 operator can skip level 3 and take a level 4 exam? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

Which of the following is true? 1. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) can take a level 3 exam 2. Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience can take a level 2 exam 3.2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience can take a level 1 exam 4.All of the above 1. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) can take a level 3 exam 2. Water certificate from C 3 and 2 years experience can take a level 2 exam 3.2 year Associates degree in water technology from C 3 and 6 months of experience can take a level 1 exam 4.All of the above

Oregon CEU Policy Continued professional growth in field 2 college credits or CEUs every 2 years is satisfactory One CEU is 10 contact hours of qualified instruction Must be submitted with the renewal every 2 years (A-K even years; L-Z Odd years) Continued professional growth in field 2 college credits or CEUs every 2 years is satisfactory One CEU is 10 contact hours of qualified instruction Must be submitted with the renewal every 2 years (A-K even years; L-Z Odd years)

Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act “To assure all Oregonians safe drinking water (1981).” “sufficiently free from biological, chemical, radiological, or physical impurities such that individuals will not be exposed to disease or harmful physiological effects (1981).” Oregon standards=national standards

Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act Department of Human Services  Broad authority to set drinking water standards  Requires regular water sampling by suppliers  Samples analyzed in state approved laboratories  Any problems and they will investigate Department of Human Services  Broad authority to set drinking water standards  Requires regular water sampling by suppliers  Samples analyzed in state approved laboratories  Any problems and they will investigate

Primary Drinking Water Standards “Specify maximum contaminant levels based on health based criteria for public water systems (40, CFR, pg 337) ” Primary Drinking Water Standards “Specify maximum contaminant levels based on health based criteria for public water systems (40, CFR, pg 337) ” Secondary Drinking Water Standards “Aesthetic qualities relating to the public acceptance of drinking water (40, CFR, pg 617) ” Secondary Drinking Water Standards “Aesthetic qualities relating to the public acceptance of drinking water (40, CFR, pg 617) ”

Five categories of 91 contaminants in US drinking water: Microbial Contaminants (7) plus Turbidity Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products (7) Inorganic Chemicals (16) Organic Chemicals (56) Radiologic Contaminants (5) Five categories of 91 contaminants in US drinking water: Microbial Contaminants (7) plus Turbidity Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products (7) Inorganic Chemicals (16) Organic Chemicals (56) Radiologic Contaminants (5)

Primary drinking water standards are enforceable by law but secondary are not? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

Microbial Contaminants Types : –Viruses, bacteria, and parasites Types : –Viruses, bacteria, and parasites Source waters : –“All lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and some source water from aquifers need to be disinfected” Source waters : –“All lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and some source water from aquifers need to be disinfected”

Microbial Contaminants Surface Water Treatment Pathogenic organisms cause acute gastrointestinal disease in humans Cryptosporidium (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc. –Resistant to chlorine Giardia Lamblia (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc. Legionella (bacteria in warm water): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc. Pathogenic organisms cause acute gastrointestinal disease in humans Cryptosporidium (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc. –Resistant to chlorine Giardia Lamblia (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc. Legionella (bacteria in warm water): –Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.

Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Microorganisms, Turbidity, Radionuclides 1. Organic Chemicals (104 violations in US 2003) Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC) (26) *Man Made and Toxic (pesticides and industrial solvents) Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) (78) *Vaporize at Room Temperature (degreasing agents, paint thinner, petroleum) 1. Organic Chemicals (104 violations in US 2003) Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC) (26) *Man Made and Toxic (pesticides and industrial solvents) Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) (78) *Vaporize at Room Temperature (degreasing agents, paint thinner, petroleum)

2. Inorganic Chemicals (2,635 violations in US 2003) Nitrates (767), Lead & Copper (1,539), Arsenic (29), etc. *Naturally Occurring or Man Made 2. Inorganic Chemicals (2,635 violations in US 2003) Nitrates (767), Lead & Copper (1,539), Arsenic (29), etc. *Naturally Occurring or Man Made 3. Microorganisms (9,056 violations in US 2003) Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoa. *Test water for Total Coliforms (9,046) *Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, and Giardia Microbial Contaminants (TC) are the Most Violated Drinking Water Standards! 3. Microorganisms (9,056 violations in US 2003) Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoa. *Test water for Total Coliforms (9,046) *Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, and Giardia Microbial Contaminants (TC) are the Most Violated Drinking Water Standards!

4. Turbidity (10 violations in US 2003) Measurement of suspended matter in water *Silt, Clay, Organics 4. Turbidity (10 violations in US 2003) Measurement of suspended matter in water *Silt, Clay, Organics 5. Radionuclides (634 violations in US 2003) Radioactive contamination of drinking water. *Natural and Man Made Sources *Radon, Uranium, etc. 5. Radionuclides (634 violations in US 2003) Radioactive contamination of drinking water. *Natural and Man Made Sources *Radon, Uranium, etc.

Oregon Public Water Systems 2,756 public water systems  Serve 25 or more people for at least 60 days a year  Subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2,756 public water systems  Serve 25 or more people for at least 60 days a year  Subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Community Water Systems A community water systems serves at least 15 service connections used by year round residents.  898 community systems  Serve three million people  Can be mobile home parks or the City of Portland A community water systems serves at least 15 service connections used by year round residents.  898 community systems  Serve three million people  Can be mobile home parks or the City of Portland

Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems Serve non-residential populations consisting of the same people everyday with its own independent water supply system.  345 in Oregon  Schools or workplace with own water system Serve non-residential populations consisting of the same people everyday with its own independent water supply system.  345 in Oregon  Schools or workplace with own water system

Transient Noncommunity Water Systems Serve transient populations  1,513 in Oregon  Campgrounds, Parks, Restaurants with own water systems Serve transient populations  1,513 in Oregon  Campgrounds, Parks, Restaurants with own water systems

The city of Portland who supplies thousands of people (and has thousands of connections) with Bull Run water is a community PWS 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

50 year round residents with their own water system (which includes 30 service connections) is a community PWS. 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

250 people who are staying at the KOA campground in the OC that visit/drink water from the campground’s water system is a transient, non community, public water system? 1.True 2.False 1.True 2.False

Drinking Water Standards Developed in 1974 Safe Water Drinking Act Drinking Water Standards Developed in 1974 Safe Water Drinking Act Primary Standards Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Microorganisms,Turbidity, Radionuclides Primary Standards Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Microorganisms,Turbidity, Radionuclides Secondary Standards maintain aesthetic purposes of water Secondary Standards maintain aesthetic purposes of water

The objectives for this week were met with the assignment and lecture? 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree Overview of Water and Environmental Technology Program and Oregon Operators Licensure Program