Wastewater operator continuing education

The Baffle That Works and the One That Does Not

Counts in South Carolina (no pre-approval required)

Wet weather can overload clarifiers, causing solids to wash out and harm biological treatment. This hour shows how to recognize clarifier limits, understand baffle types, and make smart choices to keep treatment effective during heavy flows.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To equip wastewater treatment operators with practical knowledge and decision-making skills regarding wet weather impacts on clarifier operation, emphasizing the role of baffles and clarifier capacity limits to maintain biological treatment efficacy during peak flows.

Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Technical

The South Carolina course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

Reviewed by: Robert Risley, Class 1 Wastewater Operator — reviewed November 2026

AquaCert does not mark its own homework: a licensed operator reviews the content and the course cannot be sold while that review is out of date.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what South Carolina records against your renewal.

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What's included

• ✓ Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
• ✓ Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
• ✓ An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
• ✓ Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard