Water Treatment Operator

Low End: $37,870.00 /yr
Avg/Med: $58,260.00 /yr
High End: $86,160.00 /yr

• Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree

The demand for water treatment operators remains steady in the United States and Canada. Market demand is driven by the expansion of infrastructure, upgrades, and expansions to support population growth in urban areas.

Water Treatment Operators manage and oversee the complex processes that purify water for public consumption. They operate and monitor specialized equipment, conduct tests on water samples, and make necessary adjustments to ensure the water meets stringent quality and safety standards. Their critical work safeguards public health by providing communities with clean, safe drinking water.

• Monitoring control systems, including chemical feed rates, disinfection systems, and filter functionality.

• Collecting water samples at regular stages of the treatment process, testing for pH, turbidity, chlorine, and bacteria.

• Analyze trends in water treatment and optimize the treatment process from plant to plant.

• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on all parts of a water treatment plant.

• Document water treatment activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and environmental policies.

• Response to power failures, water quality, or equipment failures.