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Water Technology
Overview
Work in Water Technologies involves monitoring the quality of water
resources and maintaining local, state and federal purification process
requirements for safety purposes.
Water and wastewater treatment
technicians, also known as facilities technicians, are needed to maintain
high water quality. Job
duties include:
- Managing and streamlining proper system operations
- Maintaining water supplies and wastewater treatment
facilities
- Following governmental procedures needed to produce the highest quality
of water for
municipal and industrial systems
- Acquiring an in-depth
understanding of exactly how machinery and processes work
- Efficiently managing workflow for superior water quality
- Troubleshooting problems under pressure
- Repairing breakdowns
- Making overall processes run smoothly
- Working effectively without supervision
Characteristics of professionals in this industry include caring deeply
about accuracy and attention to detail. A technician's work is
important to the protection of human life and safety. A successful career in
this profession requires technicians to have:
- A high level of math and science proficiency
- Thorough knowledge of water quality standards
- Knowledge of plant operations and maintenance procedures
Employment is found in water treatment facilities, and local,
state and federal governmental agencies.
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