The Public Health courses at Lake Land College each lead
to an eight hour certificate as a Water Plant Operator (NDP.WPO) or Waste Water
Operator (NDP.WWO). The classes are all lecture/laboratory classes with instructor
prepared examinations including a final exam.
The beginning courses WTO 030 and WTO 020 prepare students for the Environmental
Protection Agency operator certification exams for Class Four and Class
Three licenses in waste water; and Class D and Class C in public water
supply operator. These licenses are required in small villages such as
Windsor and Stewardson-Strasburg.
The advanced courses WTO 031 and WTO 022 are similar in structure to the beginning
courses with instructor prepared exams but these courses prepare students for
the Environmental Protection Agency operator certification exam for Class Two
and Class One licenses in waste water operator and Class B and Class A licenses
in public water operators. Communities such as Sullivan require a Class Two or
Class B license. Mattoon, Charleston and other cities which treat over one million
gallons daily require a Class One or Class A license.
Environmental Protection Agency examinations are given monthly (first Tuesday)
at the State of Illinois office in Springfield and bi-monthly at regional office
such as Champaign. A minimum of six months experience is required before a person
is eligible to take the state licensure exam. These programs do not qualify for
Federal Title IV financial aid or Illinois Monetary Award (MAP).
