Water and Wastewater
DMACC Water & Wastewater
The DMACC Water Environmental Technology Program offers comprehensive
training for water and wastewater management. Whether you want to start a career in
water, continue learning, gain certifications, or obtain continuing education for
septic system installation and inspections, DMACC has something for you.
A career in water environmental technology prepares you to operate and maintain equipment,
calculate chemical dosages, adjust chemicals and pH, take test samples, evaluate results
and more.
Make water safe for people to drink and use with the latest water treatment technologies.
Choose DMACC to help you learn strategies for removing contaminants and impurities
from water. Then join the next generation of water treatment professionals and make
an important difference in your community by contributing to one of our most vital
resources.
Earn a 2-year Water Environmental Tech AAS degree, a 1-year diploma or a certificate.
This program trains current and future operators in all 4 disciplines: Water, Wastewater,
Distribution, and Collections.
Additional Resources
For questions, please call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033
For Water and Wastewater Operators
- CEUs
- Grade A Classes
- Conferences and more
DMACC is Educating the Next Generation of Water Treatment Professionals.
In cooperation with the local water and wastewater treatment associations, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA) and other organizations, DMACC has created a Water Environmental Technology program with four career tracks - all offered at DMACC's Ankeny Campus. Both Credit and Continuing Ed Non-Credit classes required for certification and recertification are offered.
Pick a category below:
RecertificationYou Have403 daysto recertifyfor your IDNR Grade Certification
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CEU Classes
Whether it's preparing for a certification or building your skills, DMACC offers a variety continuing education classes and workshops for water and wastewater treatment operators.
Requirements for Online Classes: Computer or Tablet or Smart Phone, Internet Connection, Camera/Webcam, Microphone, and speakers
View Upcoming CoursesGrade A Classes
Renewal and Certification workshops
Make sure you choose the right class for you:
- Renewal Classes are for those who already have their Grade A Water Operators License. (5 hours)
- Operator Certification Classes are for those who are in need of their certification for their operators license. (6 hours)
Requirements for Online Classes: Computer or Tablet or Smart Phone, Internet Connection, Camera/Webcam, Microphone, and speakers
Conferences
33rd Okoboji Fall Conference
Sept. 17-18, 2024
Okoboji, IA
Registration
22nd Dubuque Fall Conference
October 15-16, 2024
Dubuque, IA
Registration
50th Annual Conference
February 10-12, 2025
Des Moines, IA
Registration
For questions, please call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033
Onsite wastewater training for Time of Transfer Inspectors, Installers, County Sanitarians, and other industry professionals.
The Onsite Wastewater Training Center of Iowa was established to educate and train people involved in the construction, operation and management of onsite wastewater treatment systems.
Located at the DMACC Ankeny campus, the Training Center includes numerous displays of onsite wastewater technology. Training is also provided at various other statewide locations throughout the year. Onsite wastewater training is designed for county sanitarians, septic system installers, pumpers and designers, but is open to everyone. This website is a central source of information for training, workshops, conferences, new regulations and other resources related to onsite wastewater treatment systems.
RecertificationYou Have
38 daysto recertify
for Time of Transfer
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Requirements for Online Classes: Computer or Tablet or Smart Phone, Internet Connection, Camera/Webcam, Microphone, and speakers
Anyone interested in becoming a certified time of transfer inspector must complete the application form on the Iowa DNR website. Once your application is approved by the Iowa DNR, you must sign up for and complete the Time of Transfer Inspector Certification Class(es) offered by DMACC or by calling DMACC at 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033.
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