Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2974
Course Name
Total Coliform Bacteria and E.Coli (Drinking Water Safety)
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
American Water Works Association - PA Section
Primary Contact
Melanie Greene
melanie@paawwa.org
717-774-8870 Ext.
Website
Description
There is some confusion about the Total Coliform Rule and about the basics of sampling and testing. As a result, states have to spend considerable time addressing Monitoring and Reporting violations. More education and training is needed. Also, the TCR is being revised during 2008.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Why monitor for total coliforms and E. Coli
* What regulations use these as indicators of water safety
* What is the history behind these regulations
* What are coliform bacteria and E. Coli
* How are they tested
* How do we sample for coliforms
* What do we do when we find coliforms or E. Coli
* Where do coliforms come from?
* What is happening with the rule revisions.
Target Audience
Training Format
Classroom