Dewatering and In-Water Work

Practical Compliance for Construction Sites

WUS0120

Course Number: WUS0120

Type of Course: On-Demand Training

Length of Course:  45 minutes

PDH or CEU: 0.75 PDH

Cost of Course:  $49.00 per Learner

On-Demand | No Travel Required | Digital Credential

Dewatering & In-Water Work: Practical Compliance for Construction Sites breaks these activities down into clear, workable steps. Using real-world examples and field-tested strategies, the instructor explains how to plan and execute dewatering and in-water work so you protect water quality and keep your project on schedule.

Topics Covered:

  • Dewatering & In-Water Work Basics and Permit Context
  • Upland Dewatering, Bypass, and Infiltration
  • Treatment Systems, Settling, and Discharge Management
  • In-Water Work, Cofferdams, and Sensitive Habitats

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the difference between upland dewatering and in-water work
  • Identify when dewatering requires additional permits or authorizations
  • Evaluate site conditions
  • Select and set up dewatering systems
  • Recognize and control turbidity plumes
  • Plan for and build effective cofferdams and work isolation systems
  • Implement best practices for pumps, hoses, and bypass lines
  • Coordinate dewatering and in-water work with fish windows and environmental constraints
  • Document dewatering and in-water work activities

Who This Course is For:

  • Construction stormwater permit holders and site superintendents who are responsible for planning and overseeing dewatering and in-water work.


  • Stormwater inspectors, CESCLs, QSPs, and environmental compliance staff who review and approve dewatering plans or inspect active projects.


  • Engineers, designers, and project managers who need to understand practical field limitations and risk when designing cofferdams, bypass systems, and dewatering plans.


  • Municipal and agency staff who oversee in-water construction, fish windows, construction permits and dewatering detention ponds.


  • Contractors and field crews who install and operate pumps, hoses, infiltration systems, and work isolation structures in and near water.


If your project involves bridge work, detention pond dewatering, culvert replacements, boat ramps, shoreline infrastructure, or any construction near sensitive waterbodies, this course will help you make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes.


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Refund / Cancellation Policy

Learners are required to contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible with any changes to registration (e.g. revised or corrected email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) to ensure the information on the Certification records are correct.


Refunds will not be provided for any missed or incomplete on-demand course. In the case of an emergency which prevents the Learner from starting or finishing the course during the allotted time frame, please contact CWT Training Academy to discuss options.