Water and Environmental Technology

Water is life. Water treatment and quality of water for a community has become more critical as droughts and water shortages make the news.  The Water and Environmental Technology (WET) program combines courses on all of the latest technologies to manage and monitor water quality.

If your interests are in water and the environment, the WET program is a focused 3-semester program that includes tours of treatment plants and a practicum with resume writing and cover letter preparation that will send you on your way to a career in water treatment and quality. 

What’s the Job Outlook for positions as a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for positions as a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is projected to decline by 7% from 2021-2031. 

The following positions are similar occupations to Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator:

• Health and Safety Engineer
• Quality Control Inspectors
• Industrial Engineer

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