Black Hawk College Beginning Wastewater Class 3 & 4
Date/Time
9/9/2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Wastewater Training Session
Event Description
Tuesdays through November 25, 2025
This course will help prepare you for the Class 3 and Class 4 wastewater operators’ state exam and IL EPA certification. Applicants must meet specific experience, education, and examination requirements in order to qualify for certification. You will earn three months of on-the-job credit by completing this class and gain confidence in your abilities as you take this first step in moving up in this vital field.
Topics include:
Introduction to wastewater
Collection systems
Lift stations
Flow measurement
Stabilization ponds
Sampling and laws governing treatment plants
Chlorination
Following class, students are responsible for scheduling their own exam for the Wastewater Operation Certificate through the Illinois EPA.