ET 271 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations II

    Recent Professors
    spartridge@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ET 270
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ET 271
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is the second course in a series of wastewater treatment courses designed to train students in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. It is intended for students working or who seek employment in the wastewater treatment field. Topics include conventional activated sludge processes, sludge digestion and solids handling, effluent disposal, plant safety and good housekeeping, plant and equipment maintenance, analysis and presentation of data, and records and report writing. Students also learn how to analyze and solve operational problems and to perform mathematical calculations related to wastewater treatment process control.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–10:10pm, Mon 7:05pm–10:15pm