Study Guides & References
The program provides resources to achieve an understanding in areas for each classification that an operator or those desiring to be operators must possess to be prepared for the duties and challenges they will face as an operator.
For more information, select a classification from the options below.
Study Resources
WPI Recommended Study Guides
Certification Exam Resources
Formula Books
The following are approved as reference sources for WPI’s standardized wastewater collection operator examinations. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
Wastewater Collection System Operator I & II
Study Resources
Certification Exam Resources
Formula Books
The following are approved as reference sources for WPI’s standardized water distribution operator examinations. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
Water Distribution System Operator I & II
Fleming Training Center Study Guides
Theory
- Biological/Natural Systems
- Introduction to Wastewater Treatment - Part 1
- Introduction to Wastewater Treatment - Part 2
- Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Mathematics
Study Resources
WPI Recommended Study Guides
Certification Exam Resources
Formula Books
Biological/Natural System Operator
The following are approved as reference sources for WPI’s standardized wastewater treatment operator examinations. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I - IV
- WEF Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals I – Liquid Treatment
- WEF Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II – Solids Handling and Support Systems
- WEF Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals III – Advanced Treatment
- Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol 1, 8th ED
- Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol 2, 8th ED
- Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol 3, 1st ED
Fleming Training Center Study Guides
Theory
Mathematics
Study Resources
WPI Recommended Study Guides
- American Water Works Association Bookstore
- Water System Operations (WSO) Water Treatment, Grade I
- Water System Operations (WSO) Water Treatment, Grade II
- Water System Operations (WSO) Water Treatment, Grades III & IV
- Water Operator Certification Exam Prep Book
- Water Operator Certification Exam Prep App
Certification Exam Resources
Formula Books
Small Water System Operator
The following are approved as reference sources for WPI’s standardized water treatment operator exams. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
Water Treatment Plant Operator I - IV
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