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Course Details
Course Name: Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Course Code: EO0902WA24
Date of Most Recent Offering: September 12, 2023 to December 19, 2023
Course Overview
If you’re planning to take the “N” licensing exam, the NJDEP requires that you complete and pass a 90-hour industrial wastewater treatment course. (See Rules and Regulations Governing the Licensing of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment System Operators N.J.A.C. 7:10A.) This class has been designed to help you meet this requirement. It consists of 30 three-hour sessions, which meet from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The class is a great review tool to give you the best chance for success on your industrial wastewater “N” licensing exam.
The class will be held online in the Canvas Learning Management system using Zoom.
Featured Topics
You’ll learn the theory and science behind each of the topics below, and see their real-world applications!
- Biological Treatment Regulations
- Domestic Wastes and Their Treatment
- NJDEP Rules and Regulations Governing Industrial Treatment
- Physical and Chemical Treatment Options
- Industrial Waste Characteristics and Treatment Techniques
- Math and Calculation Reviews Relating to Industrial Wastewater Operations
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Safety
- Sludge Treatment, Residuals Management, and Solids Handling
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone planning to take the industrial wastewater “N” licensing exam. Past participants have included:
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Operations Technicians
- Field Technicians
- Operators or Managers of Commercial/Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
- Plant Operations Supervisors
- Plant or Process Engineers and Scientists
- Wastewater Technicians
- Wastewater Treatment Operators
When you participate in this class, you’ll have the opportunity to network with professionals who work in a wide variety of industries, including:
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Food Processing
- Machine Manufacturing
- Municipal Wastewater Treatment
- And More!
Meet Your Instructors
Robert M. Genetelli, NW Bergen County Utilities Authority

With over 30 years of experience, Robert Genetelli has vast knowledge in environmental field studies, laboratory sampling and analysis procedures, water and wastewater treatment, managerial oversight, financial management, and industrial wastewater treatment. He is a New Jersey State Licensed Operator for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities and the Superintendent of Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority.
In addition, Mr. Genetelli serves as a Qualified Purchasing Agent, consultant, and adjunct professor at Rutgers University, certified Sewage Sludge Incinerator operator, Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, and PACP certified sanitary sewer TV inspector/operator. Eager for students to succeed, Robert is engaging and excellent at simplifying technical concepts.
Jason Kiernan, Veolia

Mr. Kiernan is an experienced environmental professional with 19 years in the water and wastewater management field. He is currently an Area Manager for Veolia. His experience includes expertise of diverse wastewater and remediation sites, executive management of water and wastewater treatment facilities, and technical report preparation. He has extensive knowledge of New Jersey rules and regulations, as well as environment, health and safety policies and procedures. He has the following certifications and professional affiliations: S-4 Wastewater Operator, NJDEP; N-4 Industrial, NJDEP; C-4 Wastewater Collection, NJDEP; W-2 Water Distribution, NJDEP; T-2 Water Treatment Operator, NJDEP; Certified Public Works Manager, NJ; Member, American Water Works Association; Member, New Jersey Water Environment Association; and Member, Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey.
Student Reviews
“The instructors are very helpful and do a great job explaining things fully.”
– Past Participant
“I’m new to the wastewater field after 30 years in refinery operations, so all of the information was very helpful in helping me to understand the ins and outs of the industry.”
– Past Participant
“Very in depth. Instructors are very knowledgeable and very interesting people.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Industrial Wastewater Treatment was approved for 9.0 Rutgers CEUs (90 contact hours) as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Professional Engineers: 90 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
NJ Wastewater Operators ONLY: 90 TCHs (Approval #01-060601-20)
Pennsylvania
PA Wastewater Operators ONLY: 45 Recert Hours
Attention U.S. Veterans

This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Industrial Wastewater Treatment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.