The Wastewater Enthusiast

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Welcome! I’m a California Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Plant Operator. I also hold a CA D3 Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a CA T2 Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. This channel is here to help you become a certified wastewater treatment plant operator. I share insights from real-world plant experience, process control, and test taking strategies to help you pass your exam and start your career. #wastewatertreatment #wastewateroperator #operatortraining #wastewaterexam #activatedsludge #waterreclamation #environmentalengineering

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Infiltration & Inflow (I/I) in Wastewater Treatment | Causes and Solutions

Infiltration & Inflow (I/I) in Wastewater Treatment | Causes and Solutions The Wastewater Enthusiast

392 views - 3 days ago

How to Become a Water or Wastewater Operator in Arizona | ADEQ Certification Explained

How to Become a Water or Wastewater Operator in Arizona | ADEQ Certification Explained The Wastewater Enthusiast

266 views - 1 week ago

Chlorine Disinfection in Wastewater Treatment: Process, Chemistry, and Dosing Math

Chlorine Disinfection in Wastewater Treatment: Process, Chemistry, and Dosing Math The Wastewater Enthusiast

865 views - 2 weeks ago

Never Forget the Struggle | Persistence and Gratitude Are Keys to Success

Never Forget the Struggle | Persistence and Gratitude Are Keys to Success The Wastewater Enthusiast

364 views - 1 month ago

Become a Wastewater Operator Without College | Cody Urso, Grade I Operator

Become a Wastewater Operator Without College | Cody Urso, Grade I Operator The Wastewater Enthusiast

680 views - 1 month ago

How Wastewater Plants Fund Upgrades Using Cost Savings (Grade V/Class A Motor Math)

How Wastewater Plants Fund Upgrades Using Cost Savings (Grade V/Class A Motor Math) The Wastewater Enthusiast

401 views - 1 month ago

Retired Military to Wastewater Treatment | Dane Kirkendall OIT Grade I

Retired Military to Wastewater Treatment | Dane Kirkendall OIT Grade I The Wastewater Enthusiast

284 views - 1 month ago

Centrifugal Blowers in Wastewater Treatment + Grade V / Class A Exam Blower Math Prep

Centrifugal Blowers in Wastewater Treatment + Grade V / Class A Exam Blower Math Prep The Wastewater Enthusiast

781 views - 1 month ago

Become a Wastewater Operator in Oregon with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Become a Wastewater Operator in Oregon with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality The Wastewater Enthusiast

287 views - 2 months ago

0 to 1 Is Hard, 1 to 99 Is Easy | Once You Start, Momentum Carries You

0 to 1 Is Hard, 1 to 99 Is Easy | Once You Start, Momentum Carries You The Wastewater Enthusiast

583 views - 2 months ago

Sequencing Batch Reactors: Wastewater Exam Prep & Plant Ops | Ross Pendergrass, Grade IV Operator

Sequencing Batch Reactors: Wastewater Exam Prep & Plant Ops | Ross Pendergrass, Grade IV Operator The Wastewater Enthusiast

871 views - 2 months ago

My Channel Monetized! How Much I Made Month 1 + Channel Memberships and Upcoming Videos

My Channel Monetized! How Much I Made Month 1 + Channel Memberships and Upcoming Videos The Wastewater Enthusiast

471 views - 2 months ago

Wastewater Exam Prep: How and When to Waste + Wasting Rate Math

Wastewater Exam Prep: How and When to Waste + Wasting Rate Math The Wastewater Enthusiast

1K views - 3 months ago

Break into Wastewater & Pass Your Exam | Christian Williams Grade V

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Break into Wastewater & Pass Your Exam | Christian Williams Grade V The Wastewater Enthusiast and CAwastewater

806 views - 3 months ago

Phosphorus & Nitrogen Removal - Wastewater Exam Prep for Operators

Phosphorus & Nitrogen Removal - Wastewater Exam Prep for Operators The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.6K views - 3 months ago

How to Build a Wastewater Career | Abby Farrington (Grade V)

How to Build a Wastewater Career | Abby Farrington (Grade V) The Wastewater Enthusiast

944 views - 4 months ago

pH vs Alkalinity in Wastewater & Drinking Water Treatment

pH vs Alkalinity in Wastewater & Drinking Water Treatment The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.5K views - 4 months ago

NEW Wastewater Channel Spotlight + My Upcoming Exam Prep Live Stream!

NEW Wastewater Channel Spotlight + My Upcoming Exam Prep Live Stream! The Wastewater Enthusiast

439 views - 4 months ago

How to Become a CA Drinking Water Operator! Exam, Education, and Certification Tutorial

How to Become a CA Drinking Water Operator! Exam, Education, and Certification Tutorial The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Finding MLVSS & MLSS and Adjusting the F/M Ratio in an Activated Sludge Wastewater Plant

Finding MLVSS & MLSS and Adjusting the F/M Ratio in an Activated Sludge Wastewater Plant The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Wastewater Exam and Career Advice from a NEW Grade II Operator, Justin Cambra (City of Roseville)

Wastewater Exam and Career Advice from a NEW Grade II Operator, Justin Cambra (City of Roseville) The Wastewater Enthusiast

784 views - 4 months ago

My Grade V Exam Results, Exam Takeaways, Which Study Guide I Endorse, & What Comes Next

My Grade V Exam Results, Exam Takeaways, Which Study Guide I Endorse, & What Comes Next The Wastewater Enthusiast

791 views - 4 months ago

When Things Go Wrong at a Wastewater Plant (I Lost Both EQ Transfer Pumps)

When Things Go Wrong at a Wastewater Plant (I Lost Both EQ Transfer Pumps) The Wastewater Enthusiast

654 views - 5 months ago

How to Become an Ohio Water/Wastewater Operator Tutorial With Ohio EPA and a Screenshare Walkthrough

How to Become an Ohio Water/Wastewater Operator Tutorial With Ohio EPA and a Screenshare Walkthrough The Wastewater Enthusiast

562 views - 5 months ago

Removing Rotating Assembly from a Gorman Rupp/Ebara Centrifugal Trash Pump + Component Tutorial

Removing Rotating Assembly from a Gorman Rupp/Ebara Centrifugal Trash Pump + Component Tutorial The Wastewater Enthusiast

840 views - 5 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: John McLaughlin, Connecticut Grade 3 Operator and Collection System Veteran

Wastewater Front Lines: John McLaughlin, Connecticut Grade 3 Operator and Collection System Veteran The Wastewater Enthusiast

332 views - 5 months ago

Failed Your State Exam? Here’s Why You Should Request an Audit

Failed Your State Exam? Here’s Why You Should Request an Audit The Wastewater Enthusiast

642 views - 5 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: Industry Insights from Joseph Blackman, Host of the Public Works Podcast

Wastewater Front Lines: Industry Insights from Joseph Blackman, Host of the Public Works Podcast The Wastewater Enthusiast

266 views - 5 months ago

My TOP Wastewater Exam Tips + More Study Resources & Upcoming Collaborations/Content!

My TOP Wastewater Exam Tips + More Study Resources & Upcoming Collaborations/Content! The Wastewater Enthusiast

2K views - 5 months ago

BOD & NBOD Wastewater Math and Lab Conceptual Lesson for Exam Prep

BOD & NBOD Wastewater Math and Lab Conceptual Lesson for Exam Prep The Wastewater Enthusiast

635 views - 6 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Frederick Tack, AZ Grade 4 Operator & Principal Engineer

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Frederick Tack, AZ Grade 4 Operator & Principal Engineer The Wastewater Enthusiast

404 views - 6 months ago

Activated Sludge Wastewater Exam Prep + Membrane Bioreactor Package Treatment Plant Tour!

Activated Sludge Wastewater Exam Prep + Membrane Bioreactor Package Treatment Plant Tour! The Wastewater Enthusiast

4.1K views - 6 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Jamel King, CA Grade III Operator and Shift Supervisor

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Jamel King, CA Grade III Operator and Shift Supervisor The Wastewater Enthusiast

853 views - 6 months ago

Activated Sludge Math: Mean Cell Residence Time. Wastewater Treatment Exam and Process Control

Activated Sludge Math: Mean Cell Residence Time. Wastewater Treatment Exam and Process Control The Wastewater Enthusiast

533 views - 6 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Casey Cottrell, CA Grade IV Operator and CPO

Wastewater Front Lines: Career Advice from Casey Cottrell, CA Grade IV Operator and CPO The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.2K views - 6 months ago

The MOST Valuable Wastewater Math Lesson I Will Ever Give + Showing My New Screen Share Setup

The MOST Valuable Wastewater Math Lesson I Will Ever Give + Showing My New Screen Share Setup The Wastewater Enthusiast

994 views - 6 months ago

How Progressive Cavity Pumps Work + Wastewater Career/Industry Chat with NOV rep, Benjamin Herrera

How Progressive Cavity Pumps Work + Wastewater Career/Industry Chat with NOV rep, Benjamin Herrera The Wastewater Enthusiast

503 views - 6 months ago

3 Wastewater Exam Prep Strategies, My Grade V Strategy, and Upcoming Channel Content

3 Wastewater Exam Prep Strategies, My Grade V Strategy, and Upcoming Channel Content The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.1K views - 6 months ago

Wastewater Front Lines: Insights from Todd Waelty, Grade III Operator & Nviro Co-Founder (Part 1)

Wastewater Front Lines: Insights from Todd Waelty, Grade III Operator & Nviro Co-Founder (Part 1) The Wastewater Enthusiast

560 views - 7 months ago

Loosening Tight and Corroded 2” Galvanized Drinking Water Pipe and Showing Tubercles Inside

Loosening Tight and Corroded 2” Galvanized Drinking Water Pipe and Showing Tubercles Inside The Wastewater Enthusiast

430 views - 7 months ago

How to Become a California Wastewater Operator Tutorial: Education, Experience, and Certification

How to Become a California Wastewater Operator Tutorial: Education, Experience, and Certification The Wastewater Enthusiast

2.4K views - 7 months ago

Wastewater Treatment Operator Career Advice: Application Process, Interview, and Promotion Tips

Wastewater Treatment Operator Career Advice: Application Process, Interview, and Promotion Tips The Wastewater Enthusiast

2.2K views - 7 months ago

Primary Clarification Part 2! Wastewater Operator Exam Prep, Re-Lining Launder, and Inspection!

Primary Clarification Part 2! Wastewater Operator Exam Prep, Re-Lining Launder, and Inspection! The Wastewater Enthusiast

843 views - 7 months ago

Why You Shouldn’t be Using AI as a Primary Source to Study for Wastewater Treatment (or Any) Exam!

Why You Shouldn’t be Using AI as a Primary Source to Study for Wastewater Treatment (or Any) Exam! The Wastewater Enthusiast

430 views - 7 months ago

Advanced Trickling Filter Math: Setting Recirculation Pump Flow Rate and Determine ADWF Recirc Ratio

Advanced Trickling Filter Math: Setting Recirculation Pump Flow Rate and Determine ADWF Recirc Ratio The Wastewater Enthusiast

282 views - 8 months ago

Water, Brake, and Motor Horsepower. Wastewater and DW Distribution Exam Prep. Math and Concepts!

Water, Brake, and Motor Horsepower. Wastewater and DW Distribution Exam Prep. Math and Concepts! The Wastewater Enthusiast

641 views - 8 months ago

Wastewater Exam Study Guides vs Manuals? We Are Now at 1k Subscribers! Livestream and Other Topics!

Wastewater Exam Study Guides vs Manuals? We Are Now at 1k Subscribers! Livestream and Other Topics! The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.7K views - 8 months ago

Wastewater Whiteboard: Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP). Wastewater Treatment Exam Prep and Ops!

Wastewater Whiteboard: Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP). Wastewater Treatment Exam Prep and Ops! The Wastewater Enthusiast

892 views - 8 months ago

I Got Called In! Explaining How I Respond to Wastewater Treatment Plant After Hours Emergency Alarm.

I Got Called In! Explaining How I Respond to Wastewater Treatment Plant After Hours Emergency Alarm. The Wastewater Enthusiast

616 views - 8 months ago

Why Become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator? A Recession Proof Job Without College?!

Why Become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator? A Recession Proof Job Without College?! The Wastewater Enthusiast

6.4K views - 8 months ago

Testing for Free Ammonia in Wastewater to Determine Chlorine Feed. Real Life Breakpoint Chlorination

Testing for Free Ammonia in Wastewater to Determine Chlorine Feed. Real Life Breakpoint Chlorination The Wastewater Enthusiast

613 views - 8 months ago

Organic Loading to a Trickling Filter For All Grade and Class Levels: Wastewater Math Exam Prep

Organic Loading to a Trickling Filter For All Grade and Class Levels: Wastewater Math Exam Prep The Wastewater Enthusiast

369 views - 8 months ago

Upcoming Live Trainings, Turning Down Advertisers, & Unlocking Live Stream at 1,000 Subscribers!

Upcoming Live Trainings, Turning Down Advertisers, & Unlocking Live Stream at 1,000 Subscribers! The Wastewater Enthusiast

151 views - 8 months ago

Hydraulic Loading to a Tricking Filter: Wastewater Math Basics

Hydraulic Loading to a Tricking Filter: Wastewater Math Basics The Wastewater Enthusiast

482 views - 8 months ago

Trickling Filters: Wastewater Treatment Plant Exam Preparation and an Operational Overview

Trickling Filters: Wastewater Treatment Plant Exam Preparation and an Operational Overview The Wastewater Enthusiast

3.4K views - 9 months ago

How to Break into the Industry as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Fastest Route to an OIT

How to Break into the Industry as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Fastest Route to an OIT The Wastewater Enthusiast

4.9K views - 9 months ago

Wastewater Whiteboard: Coagulation & Flocculation in Primary Treatment (CEPT) & Some Tertiary Uses

Wastewater Whiteboard: Coagulation & Flocculation in Primary Treatment (CEPT) & Some Tertiary Uses The Wastewater Enthusiast

824 views - 9 months ago

Wastewater Whiteboard: The Venturi Effect in Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment

Wastewater Whiteboard: The Venturi Effect in Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment The Wastewater Enthusiast

471 views - 9 months ago

The Lbs Formula WITHOUT the Davidson Pie. How the units cancel out. Wastewater Math Basics

The Lbs Formula WITHOUT the Davidson Pie. How the units cancel out. Wastewater Math Basics The Wastewater Enthusiast

486 views - 9 months ago

Wastewater Plant Pump and Motor Inspection (Megger/FLA/Phase Resistance) & Exam Prep on Horsepower!

Wastewater Plant Pump and Motor Inspection (Megger/FLA/Phase Resistance) & Exam Prep on Horsepower! The Wastewater Enthusiast

1.1K views - 9 months ago