General Manager, Master Water Specialist (MWS)
| Age: | |
| Experience: | years in the Water Treatment Industry |
| Joined H2O: | June, 2001 |
| Education: | Studied at Kennesaw State University – Major Psychology, Minor Business |
| Hobbies: | Fishing, Hiking, Sports, and Reading |
| Favorite Places: | North Georgia Mountains and Louisiana |
Master Water Specialist:
1. Prerequisites
- Current CWS Certification: Must hold a valid Certified Water Specialist (CWS) in good standing.
- Relevant Field Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience applying Point-of-Use (POU) and Point-of-Entry (POE) water treatment for problem water applications in the business-to-consumer (B2C) market
2. Education & Training
- Advanced Design Course: Must complete the self-paced, online WQA Advanced Design module
3. Examination
- After completing the coursework passing the MWS exam is required. This is a 100-question multiple-choice test that assesses ability to gather information, manage projects, specify equipment and design treatment solutions for complex, problem-water applications.
4. Maintenance
- Recertification: Like other professional credentials, MWS requires ongoing continuing education to maintain active certification status.
CWS-I
- Water Treatment Fundamentals
- Water Processing for Residential, Commercial, & Light-Industrial Applications
- Legal Considerations
- Hazard Communications
- Water Chemistry Terms and Definitions
- Must Sign and Abide by the WQA Code of Ethics
CWS-II
- Water Filtration for Point-Of-Use (POU) Applications
CWS-III
- Reverse Osmosis for Point-Of-Use Applications
- Ultrafiltration for the Water Improvement Industry
CWS-IV
- Guidelines for Disinfection & Sanitation
- Study of Microorganisms
- Additional Water Processing for Residential, Commercial, & Light-Industrial Applications
CWS-V
- Ozonation Applications
