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CA Water Operator study guide

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Lessons

  1. Distribution & Hydraulic Math Workshop — Free Study Guide 2026
  2. The Exam Conversion Sheet, Units & Dimension
  3. Treatment & Wastewater Process Math Workshop
  4. Anaerobic & Aerobic Digestion — Free Study Guide 2026
  5. Biological Nitrogen Removal: Nitrification &
  6. Biological Phosphorus Removal & Chemical Pre
  7. Sludge Thickening, Dewatering & Biosolids Di
  8. Wastewater Disinfection: Chlorination, Dechl
  9. Filter Operation, Backwash Cycles & SWTR Com
  10. Granular Media Filtration Mechanics & Media
  11. Sedimentation & Advanced Clarification — Free Study Guide 2026
  12. Advanced Treatment: Membranes, AOP & PFAS Ad
  13. Alternative Disinfection: Ozone, UV & Chlori
  14. Chloramination & Nitrification Control — Free Study Guide 2026
  15. Chlorination Chemistry & Breakpoint Curves
  16. Corrosion Control Treatment & Water Stabilit
  17. Disinfection Kinetics & CT Calculations
  18. Fluoridation Practice & Compliance — Free Study Guide 2026
  19. Iron & Manganese Removal — Free Study Guide 2026
  20. Taste & Odor Control and Algal Toxin Managem
  21. Wastewater Collection Systems, SSMP & FOG Ma
  22. Distribution Network Infrastructure & Cross-
  23. Hydraulics, Pressure & Flow Dynamics — Free Study Guide 2026
  24. Centrifugal Pumps, Motors & VFDs — Free Study Guide 2026
  25. Water Demand, Peaking Factors & Fire Flow
  26. Distribution Storage: Types, Sizing & Turnov
  27. Head Loss, C-Factor & Distribution Hydraulic
  28. System Layout, Pressure Zones & Distribution
  29. Water Hammer, Surge Control & Air Management
  30. Cross-Connection Control Program Administrat
  31. Maintaining Distribution Water Quality: Resi
  32. Water Main Disinfection — Free Study Guide 2026
  33. Disinfecting Storage Reservoirs & Wells
  34. External Corrosion, Cathodic Protection & As
  35. Electrical Systems, Motors & Standby Generat
  36. Fire Hydrants: Types, Testing & Maintenance
  37. Instrumentation, In-Line Sensors, Telemetry
  38. Valves: Types, Operation & Exercising Progra
  39. Water Meters: Types, Accuracy & Meter Manage
  40. Stage 1 & Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rul
  41. The Lead and Copper Rule and Service Line Re
  42. Public Notification, Consumer Confidence Rep
  43. The Revised Total Coliform Rule & Assessment
  44. Secondary MCLs, Notification Levels & Respon
  45. Surface Water Treatment Rules & Log Removal
  46. Chemical Safety, Hazardous Gases & Confined
  47. Water & Wastewater Laboratory Methods — Free Study Guide 2026
  48. Laboratory Quality Assurance & Regulatory Re
  49. Essential Water & Wastewater Math for Operat
  50. Blowers, Compressors & Aeration Equipment
  51. Chemical Feed Systems: Metering Pumps, Dry F
  52. Flow Measurement Devices: Meters, Weirs & Fl
  53. Gas Chlorination Equipment & Hypochlorite Sy
  54. Preventive Maintenance, CMMS & Asset Managem
  55. California Waterworks Standards — Free Study Guide 2026
  56. Drinking Water Certification: T1-T5 & D1-D5
  57. Public Water System Types, Permits & the San
  58. Safe Drinking Water Standards, MCLs & Emergi
  59. State Water Board & Regional Boards Structur
  60. Wastewater Certification: Grades I-V & OIT R
  61. Activated Sludge Process Fundamentals — Free Study Guide 2026
  62. Activated Sludge Microbiology & Troubleshoot
  63. Fixed-Film & Hybrid Biological Processes
  64. Process Control Parameters: F/M, MCRT & SVI
  65. Coagulation Chemistry & Flash Mixing — Free Study Guide 2026
  66. Flocculation & Jar Testing — Free Study Guide 2026
  67. Raw Water Storage, Clearwells & Reservoir Ma
  68. Source Water Quality & Watershed Management
  69. Wells, Aquifers & Groundwater Hydraulics
  70. CA Environmental Quality Act & Proposition 2
  71. California Title 22 Recycled Water Standards
  72. Water Rights & California Water Resources
  73. Budgets, Water Rates & Financial Management
  74. Emergency Response Planning, Risk & Resilien
  75. Energy Management & Optimization — Free Study Guide 2026
  76. Planning, Organizing, Directing & Controllin
  77. Operator Training, Staffing & Safety Program
  78. Water Conservation Planning & Drought Respon
  79. Preliminary Treatment: Screening & Grit Remo
  80. Primary Clarification Operations — Free Study Guide 2026
  81. Primary Sludge Characteristics & Pumping
  82. Stabilization Ponds, Lagoons & Small-Plant P
  83. Excavation, Trench Safety & Utility Locating
  84. Joints, Fittings, Thrust Restraint & Bedding
  85. Leak Detection, Water Loss Auditing & Main R
  86. Main Cleaning & Maintenance: Flushing, Piggi
  87. Main Installation, Tapping & Service Line In
  88. Pipe Materials & Pipe Selection — Free Study Guide 2026