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Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators

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Employment is concentrated in local government and private water, sewage, and other systems utilities.
Completion of an associate degree or a 1-year certificate program increases an applicant's chances for employment and promotion.
Because the number of applicants in this field is normally low, job prospects will be good for qualified individuals, particularly those with training in all aspects of water and wastewater treatment.

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