Environmental Water Technology (EWT)

FSCC is one of the few institutions in the nation where students can earn an associate of applied science in environmental water technology, a one-year certificate in environmental technology and Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The department currently offers eight areas of concentration:

• Water Plant Operation
• Advanced Water Plant Operations
• Water Distribution System Operation
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation
• Wastewater Collection System Operation
• Utilities Maintenance
• Utilities Management
• Advance Wastewater

Students who complete the associate of applied science in environmental water technology degree, and are employed by a water or wastewater purveyor, qualify to take the Kansas State Operator Class 1 certification test from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For more information about operator certification and examination qualifications, please visit kdhe.ks.gov.

This section is designed so that the Water and Wastewater Operators of the State of Kansas can access regulations relating to Water and Wastewater field.

• KDHE Home Page
• KDHE Water Operator Exam Application
• KDHE Wastewater Operator Exam Application

Technical Services

• https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1056/Technical-Services

Operator Certification

• https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/638/Water-Wastewater-Operator-Certification

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We believe that what we do in the water and wastewater industries and the environmental sciences makes a difference and truly matters to our customers and also to our very own families and ourselves. We believe that we are only stewards of the land, air, and water for a short time, and that we should do whatever we can to leave it better than we received it. We know the importance of delivering good education to the operators of our water and wastewater industry. We are committed to this endeavor.

We all know the difficulties faced by the economy and the water and wastewater industries, however, through shared communication and servant leadership, we can carry on with the good influence of education and training for our operators and the entire field.

• Awards
• Nomination Form

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

If you would like to enroll in one of the workshops listed, please fill out the Information Request Form. This is not an enrollment but will secure a place for you in the workshop. You will be notified that the information has been received and accepted in the workshop. Most workshops now have a limited number of spaces available, so it is important to submit the information as early as possible. You will need to know the date and the location of the workshop on the enrollment page.

All workshops listed are 2 day workshops except Small Water Systems and Small Wastewater Systems. Cost of 2 day workshop is $140.00 for 10 CEU’s and 1 college credit. If you only attend 1 day of a 2 day workshop the cost is still $140.00, 5 CEU’s and no college credit.

Contact Buddy Jo Tanck at 913 294 4178 ext. 6002 for more information.

Fall 2024 Schedule

• • October 2-3

    SURFACE WATER TREATMENT – EWT1301-460

    Online

  • December 4-5

    WATER PRE-CERTIFICATION – EWT1211-460
    Potter-Beath Activity Center, 2931 W 24th Ave., Emporia, Kansas

    WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION – EWT2211-460
    PAROC (Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center)
    601 E 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801

    Class starts at 8:30 each day. Thursday is morning only to allow for afternoon KDHE exams.

If you would like to enroll in one of the workshops listed, please contact Buddy Jo Tanck @ buddyt@fortscott.edu. This is not an enrollment but will secure a place for you in the workshop. You will be notified that the information has been received and accepted in the workshop. Most workshops now have a limited number of spaces available, so it is important to submit the information as early as possible. You will need to know the date and the location of the workshop on the enrollment page.

One time grant funding is available from EPA, KDHE offers small public water supply systems – serving a population of less than 3,300 – assistance to train and certify back up operators.

For more information on KBOP (Kansas Backup Operators Program) please contact Vickie Wessel 785 296 2976 or Teresa Schuyler 785-296-5511.

Fall 2024 16-Week Courses: (August 19 – December 10)

Operation and Maintenance or Wastewater Collection Systems:  

• EWT 1413-460 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
• EWT 1422-460 – HYDRAULICS OF COLLECTION SYSTEMS
• EWT 1446-460 – OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Operation and Maintenance of Water Distribution Systems: 

• EWT 1113-460 – OPERATION AND MAINTENENACE OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
• EWT 1122-460 – HYDRAULICS FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
• EWT 1132-460 – DISTRIBUTION HYDRAULIC PUMPING CONTROL
• EWT 1146-460 – OCCUPATIONA EXPERIENCE FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Utility Management:

• EWT 1062-460 – UTILITY ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
• EWT 1072-460 – UTLITIY MANAGEMET SKILL DEVELOPMENT
• EWT 1086-460 OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE – UTLITIES MANAGEMENT

EWT 1003-460 – CAREER PATHWAYS IN WATER INDUSTRIES

OCCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATORS – EWT1446-460

The Course for the Training of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers is designed to train the attendees in the intricacies of field testing the pressure type vacuum breakers, the double-check valve assemblies, and the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab area where “hands-on” experience provides the understanding of the field testing methods. CCCBP Defined, CCCBP Causes, Case Histories, Degrees of Hazard, Potential Danger Areas, Types of Backflow Prevention Devices, Device Troubleshooting, Device Applications, Federal & State Regulations and Statutes, Hands-on Practice and Testing on Various Devices.

If you would like to enroll in one of the workshops listed, please contact Buddy Jo Tanck at 913 294 4178 ext. 6002. This is not an enrollment but will secure a place for you in the workshop. You will be notified that the information has been received and accepted in the workshop. Most workshops now have a limited number of spaces available, so it is important to submit the information as early as possible. You will need to know the date and the location of the workshop on the enrollment page.

Spring, Summer, & Fall 2024 Schedule

• • May 13 – 17

    CC & Backflow Prevention – EWT1262-461

    Paola, KS

  • May 16 – 17

    Cross Connections Control  – EWT1261-461

    Paola, KS

  • June 10 – 14CC & Backflow PreventionSalina, KS
  • June 13 – 14Cross Connections ControlSalina, KS
  • July 22 – 26CC & Backflow PreventionEmporia, KS
  • July 25 – 26Cross Connections ControlEmporia, KS
  • August 12 – 16CC & BACKFLOW PREVENTIONPratt, KS
  • August 15 – 16CROSS CONNECTIONS CONTROLPratt, KS
    
    
  • September 9 – 13CC & BACKFLOW PREVENTIONManhattan, KS
  • September 12 – 13CROSS CONNECTIONS CONTROLManhattan, KS
    
    
  • October 21 – 25CC & BACKFLOW PREVENTIONOlathe, KS
  • October 24 – 25CROSS CONNECTIONS CONTROLOlathe, KS
    

Call Fort Scott Community College, 913.294.4178 ext. 6002 or email Buddy Jo Tanck @buddyt@fortscott.edu to enroll.

The Water Quality Protection Demonstration Project for Public Educational Entities is designed to provide demonstrative efforts to assist public education institutions in developing and implementing strategies for mitigating stormwater as it passes through their property. Codes and standards are living documents, born of the efforts of responsible parties who wish to improve the quality of life within their communities, taking life experiences and learning from them. The final result of this grant is intended to produce workable solutions to natural quality impacts. FSCC is the perfect format to perform both requirements of the grant: identifying and demonstrating workable solutions for stormwater management. The college looks forward to cataloging outcomes of the effort and developing the thought process to assist public entities facing similar stormwater management and quality challenges.