Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations

Build confidence in your understanding of basic mathematics so you can confidently handle the math problems you encounter in your day-to-day work.

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Course Details

Course Name: Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations
Course Code: EO0106WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: May 21, 2025

Date: May 21, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEW OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EDT UPDATE THIS FOR NEW OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE THIS FOR NEW OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: $275 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEW OFFERING
Multi Person Discount Fee: $235 per person  (2 or more registrants)price per person
NJLWO Discount Fee: $137.50 per person (T, W, or VSWS Licenses ONLY)

Registration Closes: May 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT UPDATE THIS FOR NEW OFFERING

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Course Overview

Operations personnel face math problems on the job every day. This training course is designed to build confidence in the understanding of basic mathematics and problem solving for water and wastewater operators. In a relaxed setting, students are encouraged to draw on workplace experience and common sense to improve their basic math skills and to learn to solve math-related problems that occur daily in the workplace.

Students will learn how to use formulas and will complete practice problems in the following areas:

  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiplication and Division
  • Area/Volume Calculations
  • Metric Conversions
  • Percentages/Graphs
  • Weight/Volume Relationships
  • Velocity & Flow Rate Calculations/Conversions

Who Should Attend?

This class has been developed to strengthen the math skills of professionals working in the fields of drinking water and wastewater treatment. Past participants have included:

  • Environmental Managers
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Pump Station Supervisors
  • Sewer Equipment Operators
  • System Maintenance Foremen
  • Wastewater and Drinking Water Operators

Meet Your Instructors

Joseph F. Bonaccorso

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Joseph Bonaccorso, formerly the Superintendent of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, 85 million gallon per day Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities in Elizabeth, NJ, is a licensed operator holding top level New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) licenses in Wastewater Collection System Operation, Wastewater Treatment Operation, and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operation, with over 30 years operating experience. He has taught Water and Wastewater Treatment classes for the certification of operators since 1984, holds certification in Adult Continuing and Vocational Education from the State of New Jersey Department of Education, and is an approved NJDEP course instructor.

William Mitchell, Jr.

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William Mitchell, Jr.’s professional experience includes 32+ years of experience with Trenton Water Works and 2+ years at CME Associates. He holds the following licenses: NJDEP T4 license for water treatment, NJDEP W-4 license for water distribution, and PA A-1 license for water treatment. His educational background includes a B.S. degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology from the College of New Jersey and a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University.

Student Reviews

“Excellent refresher, especially if preparing for a licensing exam.”

– Past Participant

“Every topic was very useful.”

– Past Participant

“[I learned] How to break down math problems for easier solutions.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours) hand the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 6 Technical Contact Hours

NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010104-30)

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PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recertification Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • A microphone is required.

 A week before the start date of class, you will receive an email from Judith Joshua with more details on the class.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Math Refresher for Water and Wastewater Operations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Administrative Assistant: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483 
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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