Did you know only 3% of the world’s water is suitable for human consumption? Furthermore, it’s estimated that nearly two million children under the age of five will die due to being exposed to illnesses that are waterborne in nature.
Therefore, the drinking water and wastewater treatment industries are the planets best line of defense when it comes to making water safe for human use and consumption.
The wastewater treatment industry utilizes processes that remove harmful contaminants from water that are no longer considered safe and making it useful again. Some of the benefits from this industry include:
The drinking water treatment industry utilizes a series of processes that purifies water and makes it safe for human consumption. The benefits of this industry are that it improves human health, removes harmful contaminants, and improves the taste and overall quality of water.
The water & wastewater treatment industries have played an essential part in mankind’s ongoing efforts to live more productive and healthier lives throughout history. Some of the unique benefits of seeking a career in this field includes:
The following physical attributes are considered essential for anyone seriously interested in getting a degree in water and wastewater management:
If you would you be interested in a job that doesn't only benefit your community, but the entire planet as well, then you sound like an ideal candidate for Hocking College's Water and Wastewater Management Degree. In only four semesters, you can get your Associate of Technical Study in Natural Resources Major in Water and Wastewater Management Degree.
For more information about this program, contact the program manager, Kelly Barron-Holcomb, directly at barron-holcombk@hocking.edu or (740)-753-6275.