Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
300
Course Name
Water Treatment 1
Contact Hours
30.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
This training class has been developed to increase the skill levels of plant operators. Basic concepts related to their jobs are presented. Operational items are contained in the training program as well as regulatory issues. The class is meant to be an introductory course, primarily aimed at personnel who are new to the company or have transferred to plant operator or related positions.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Surface water source protection
* Groundwater source protection
* Coagulation fundamentals / jar testing
* Lab equipment / quality control
* Iron and manganese treatment
* Filtration fundamentals and concepts
* Chemical feed systems
* Basic electrical theory
* Corrosion control / distribution system monitoring
* Basic math
* Chlorination practices and principles
* Miscellaneous treatment
*product control
* Microbiology and parasite control
* Chemical handling and safety
* Hydraulics and pumping fundamentals
* Environmental Requirements
Target Audience
Plant operators, plant maintenance staff, water treatment supervisors, managers of water treatment systems
Training Format
Classroom