Wastewater operator continuing education

Systematic or Random: Reading a Meter's Errors

Pending state approval in Illinois (Pending)

Mistakes in flow meter readings can come from installation issues like blockage or corrosion, not just the instrument itself. This hour shows how to spot different error types, understand calibration needs, and keep meters accurate for reliable monitoring.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To equip wastewater operators with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and respond appropriately to systematic and random errors in flow meter readings, ensuring accurate calibration, effective meter maintenance, and reliable monitoring.

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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 Illinois course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

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


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
$19.00 USD

One-time payment · lifetime access to this course

About 71 minutes of video · 1 hour