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Water and Wastewater Fundamentals Acronyms and Terms

Water and Wastewater Fundamentals Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

Every industry, field and discipline has its language, including acronyms. The following glossary provides a guide to the terminology of the water and wastewater industries. It has been compiled from various sources and is in no way complete. The Atlantic Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA) provides this glossary free of charge to assist operators in their studies. Please address any corrections in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This document will be periodically updated.  

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ACWWA Courses

ACWWA provides technical training and education courses as follows:

■ Small System seminars (typically one day)

■ Management courses (one to two days)

■ Education courses (four days) on:

■ Water Distribution

■ Water Treatment

■ Wastewater Collection

■ Wastewater Treatment

  

Online Courses

ACWWA has collaborated with the BCWWA, MTS and MPWWA to extend their training offerings to our members in Atlantic Canada.

The online content covers the same material as the in-class course, and earns the same number of continuing education units (CEUs).

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
Can I complete the course at my own pace?

Yes, for the majority of the time you set the pace. You decide when you want to view the presentations and complete the course work. However, every course has an end date and you are expected to have competed all reading and assignments by the time the course closes. If you do not complete the course work on-time, you will not be eligible to receive CEU credits.

 

Webinars

DID YOU KNOW? 

ACWWA has recently partnered with the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) to provide archived webinars. 

ISAWWA records all its webinars and most are made available to ACWWA as Archived Webinars.    

If you are an ACWWA member, you can watch the Archived Webinars for the low price of $25 each ($30 for non-members). 

Once you have registered you may view the webinar as many times as you would like.  

The Archived Webinars are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you can start and stop them whenever you like.  

ACWWA benefits from the purchase of each webinar. A great way to learn and help support our Section!!!

 

Click HERE for Archived Webinars!

Other Courses

ACWWA will occasionally post information here for workshops and courses provided by other organizations. 

 

Plumbing - Cross Connection Control Recertification Course | NSCC

Plumbing - Cross Connection Control Recertification Course - Con Ed course overview, cost, location, class schedule. Register.

www.nscc.ca

 

Cross Connection Control Recertification Course (ICCI1092B)

Course Description: Students review backflow prevention assemblies in preparation for writing the certification exam for Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA). 

https://nbcc.ca

Cross Connection Control - Certification - Continuum - CCNB

This course will enable the student to safely carry out installation and verification of backflow prevention systems, while following the procedures and standards of professional practice, as well as to prepare him to write the exam of the Atlantic Canada Water & Wastewater Association (ACWWA).

https://continuum.ccnb.ca/about/

 

CCCONT — Cross Connection Control Testers

In this training, students review terminology and standards, assess hazards, select appropriate backflow prevention devices and practice installing, repairing, maintaining and testing these devices in accordance with standards. This training includes the preparation and testing for students to earn their certification.

https://ualocal56.ca/

CCREC — Cross Connection Control Recertification

AWWA Cross Connection Control Testers must be recertified every five years. This course provides the opportunity to update cross connection control knowledge and skills and then to write the required examination for re-certification. This course is intended for members with certifications that are expiring.

https://ualocal56.ca/

 

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