Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2548
Course Name
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II (Sacramento Curriculum)
Contact Hours
33.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Primary Contact
Mackenzie Lilly
mlilly@lccc.edu
610-799-1942 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on drinking water regulations (including the Safe Drinking Water Act), iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, handling and disposal of process wastes, maintenance, instrumentation, and advanced laboratory procedures. Administrative procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in this course. PA Department of Environmental Protection continuing education class for Water/Wastewater operation, 33 hours. Text additional.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* Iron and Manganese Control
* Fluoridation
* Softening
* Trihalomethanes
* Demineralization
* Handling and Disposal of Process Wastes
* Maintenance
* Instrumentation
* Safety
* Advanced Laboratory Procedures
* Drinking Water Regulations
* Administration
Target Audience
Those who have taken Volume I or are interested in working in advanced water treatment fields or are preparing for taking the drinking water certification exams.
Training Format
Classroom