This course is designed to provide the student with the general concepts of drinking water treatment operations. Emphasis will be on proper chemical application, regulations, laboratory analysis, safety, and electrical/mechanical equipment. An introduction of topics covering hydrology, hydrologic cycle, potable water sources and use, treatment technologies, and administration will be provided.
This intermediate level course will also cover common math problems and how to solve them. In addition, the course is designed to prepare students for the State of Massachusetts Class 2 Water Treatment operator certification exams.
In order to be successful, participants will be required to use the appropriate textbooks, on which this course was designed from. This course will utilize the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Water System Operations (WSO) Water Treatment Series: WSO Water Treatment Books: Grade 1 and Grade 2, which are available for purchase at AWWA Online Bookstore . We strongly recommend you purchase the most recent versions of the books. Participants will receive a booklet containing all the copyrighted presentations and handouts.
It is expected that participants attend all classes and complete all assignments in order to give them the best chance of successfully completing this course and passing the exam.
Attendance Requirements: Participants must attend at least 80 percent of the total hours. Class Attendance will be recorded through the use of sign in sheets, requiring participants to sign in and sign out on each day for the course.
Minimum number of participants: We need a minimum of 12 participants in order to hold this class. We will keep a close eye on registrations and you posted.
Please Note:
1. Textbook(s) will not be supplied for this class, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain their own or borrow their textbooks for this course.
2. We will be holding this class again in approximately 6 month’s time. Locations vary around the State.
To sign up for this 7-Day class, Register Online, or contact Jason Blais.
Date & Location:
October 22, 23, 28, 29, November 5, 13 & 14, 2025 (#2025-21)
Townsend Water Treatment Plant
25 Harbor Trace Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
Time:
Attendance: 7:50AM – 8:00AM
Class Time: 8:00AM – 3:00PM (includes breaks & lunch break)
Lunch is not provided, please make sure you either bring your own lunch or plan to pick something up locally!
Class Fee (per registrant):
MassRWA Members: $800
Non-Members: $875
Agency Approval: 42.0 Water TCH’s
This course is Approved by the Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities, and meets the prerequisite for operators to sit for their Class 2 Treatment License.
Instructor: Tom Bahun II, – Tom’s Water Solutions
Mr. Bahun is the co-founder of Tom’s Water Solutions, having spent most of his 30+ year career working with water/wastewater professional. He has served in many roles and most of his experiences revolve around workplace safety, emergency preparedness, technical assistance, and training. Tom is a Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), holds a Maine Class IV Water Treatment and Distribution Operators license, and a Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Operator license. He is best known for his exceptional and straightforward training abilities helping many water and wastewater professionals with their educational needs.
Cancellation Policy:
Individuals registered for one of our training classes, seminars, and/or conferences will be charged the class fee if we have not received notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of class. Anyone contacting MassRWA to cancel enrollment in a training session will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact MassRWA as soon as possible with the details. In other words, if you simply forget, don’t show, or double book another appointment, you will be charged the full price without prior cancellation.
Consent to Use Photographic Images, Videos, & Recordings:
Registration and/or attendance at, and/or participation in, MassRWA’s meetings, trainings, and other seminars constitutes an agreement by the attendee to MassRWA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos/videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audio files, tapes of such events and activities. This include permission to record sessions and streaming events.