Suggested study materials and reference books for water and wastewater operators.
Suggested study materials and reference books for water and wastewater operators.
Helpful references, not required purchases.
These textbooks are suggested resources for operators who want additional study support, deeper technical explanations, and long-term reference materials. They are not required for RWAU certification classes, but many operators find them useful when preparing for exams or strengthening field knowledge.
Water certification study references.
Water Distribution
Suggested reference for operators studying distribution system operation and maintenance.
Wastewater certification study references.
Wastewater Lagoons
Suggested reference for small wastewater system operation and maintenance.
Wastewater Treatment
Current suggested textbooks for wastewater treatment fundamentals.
Past Wastewater Treatment References
Previously suggested Sacramento State wastewater treatment textbooks that may still be useful as supplemental references.
Use textbooks as references, not a replacement for training.
These books can help reinforce concepts from certification classes, provide additional examples, and serve as long-term desk references. Operators should still review current Utah certification requirements, attend training when needed, and use state-approved resources when preparing for exams.