WATR 164 - Water Use Efficiency II

    Recent Professors
    Jose Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    WATR 162 or Grade 1 Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Certification or consent from the department based upon sufficient experience in the water industry.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the implementation and monitoring of water use efficiency programs utilized by water conservation coordinators in the public and private sectors. Topic areas include: California Water Code and current conditions and legislation impacting the State’s water supplies, measuring the cost-benefit of conservation programs, monitor water saving results, development and implementation of water shortage measures and strategic plans, review of water rates structures to encourage conservation, review of non-potable water supplies, and use of new technologies to reduce overall water demand in the urban sector. This course will prepare students for the California/Nevada American Water Works Association (AWWA) Grade 2 Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Certification exam.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm