Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3260
Course Name
Water Treatment Plant Operation Volume 1 (Elma)
Contact Hours
30.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Erwin Elma
Primary Contact
Erwin Elma
eelma@mawc.org
724-626-2650 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed to train operators in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants. Volume 1 emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed by an operator working in a conventional water treatment plant used for treating surface water.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* The Water Treatment Plant Operator
* Water Sources and Treatment
* Reservoir Management and Intake Structures
* Coagulation and Flocculation
* Sedimentation
* Filtration
* Disinfection
* Corrosion Control
* Taste and Odor Control
* Plant Operation
* Laboratory Procedures
Target Audience
Operators concerned with treatment processes mentioned in the course content and operators hoping to become certified. It also serves as a review for management and enforcement officials. This course will provide authority officials with some technical understanding of water treatment.
Training Format
Classroom