Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2026
Course Name
Water Treatment and Chlorine Safety
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Delaware Technical Community College
Primary Contact
Kyrstyn Hernandez
kgolacin@dtcc.edu
3022596380 Ext.
Website
Description
This one-day course will discuss the various water treatment plant processes, chemicals used and basic principles of plant operations. The afternoon session will present an in-depth examination of the disinfection process, including the various forms of chlorine utilized in the water treatment field. Topics covered will include: jar testing, chlorine analysis and chemicals used in the treatment process. The safe handling of chlorine and the safety features built into cylinders and feed equipment will also be covered.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Introduction & Pre-Test
*Treatment: Intakes, Aerators, Screens
*Treatment: Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation
*Treatment: Filtration, Flouridation, Distribution
5. Chlorine Disinfection: Forms of chlorine, Disenfection action of chlorine, Chlorine feed equipment, Chlorine safety, Dosage calculations
*Test
Target Audience
Operators, public works directors, utility supervisors, engineers
Training Format
Classroom