WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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Water Quality Management is an industry built around maintaining public and environmental health by treating drinking water and wastewater. Take classes two nights a week and complete career-relevant projects at home with our part-time, hybrid option. We also have a full-time afternoon program.

At Emily Griffith, our program provides hands-on experience in technical areas across the industry, including chemistry and microbiological treatment processes, operation and maintenance of hydraulic equipment, maintaining conveyance systems, and much more. You will also learn about industry issues specific to Colorado.

More Information About the Program

You will be provided:

  • Textbooks
  • Personal Chromebook

You must purchase:

  • Pocket Scientific Calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS recommended. Loaners are available for in-class use)
  • Notebook
  • Pens/pencils
  • Proper Personal Protective (PPP) gear must be worn at all times including boots, safety goggles, and proper attire.
  • Excessive odors from smoke, perfume, or other sources will not be tolerated.
  • Emily Griffith Student ID visible at all times during class and school events.
  • You cannot wear:
    • Sunglasses indoors
    • No sagging pants

This program has a strict attendance policy that will be reviewed at orientation. 

  • You are not allowed to miss more than 1 class period per course as a full-time student or 2 class periods as a part-time student(8 hours total); if you miss more than 1 or 2 class periods of the course hours a referral will be made to your Student Success Coordinator.
  • This resets at each course throughout the program and this includes arriving late and leaving early
  • Tardiness for over 15 minutes without notification may result in being sent home
  • Multiple absences or tardies will result in a failing grade and removal from the program
  • Missed hours cannot be made up. You will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
  • Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.

WQM 1000 Introduction to Water Quality
WQM 1001 Introduction to Water Distribution
WQM 1002 Introduction to Wastewater Collection
WQM 1003 Introduction to Water Treatment
WQM 1004 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
WQM 1005 Specific Calculations for Water Quality Management
WQM 1019 Basic Water Quality Analysis
WQM 2016 Biological and Bacteriological Water Quality Analyses
WQM 2012 Drinking Water Regulations
WQM 2089 Capstone

  • $6,555 (eligible for financial aid)
  • Part-time 11 months
  • Hybrid format (in-person and online course content)
  • Start Date: Part-time, 9/2/2025
  • Location: Branch Campus
  • This program may have a waitlist.

Program Requirements

By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.

  • English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
  • Understanding of basic algebra.
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and lower objects weighing no more than 10 pounds. 
  • Carry objects by arm, hand, or shoulder. 
  • Pushing and pulling.
  • Ability to balance and remain on one’s feet in an upright position. 
  • Ability to bend, twist, kneel, squat, and reach.
  • Adequate dexterity of hands to squeeze, pinch, grasp, or otherwise work with hands.
  • Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients
  • Ability to differentiate between sounds.  
  • Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus. 
  • Capable of sustained activity for 5 hours at a time.
  • This program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu.
  • Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours.
  • Technical tours and technician ride-along experiences are part of the program. Please discuss accessibility needs with your Navigator before class.
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