Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3778
Course Name
Total Coliform Bacteria and E. coli
Contact Hours
3.5
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
>This course will give a thorough background on the Total Coliform Rule and the use of total coliform and E. coli for drinking water safety. Since the TCR applies to ALL public water systems, this course applies to all public water systems.
> The course will be given in Powerpoint (which allows continual updates and corrections as needed) and will include handouts. Video and classroom discussion will help connect the learning experience to real life.
> The course will help operators and managers better comply with the total coliform rule and groundwater rule, and better apply the use of coliform testing to distribution system water quality monitoring.
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 for?
> How do we sample for coliforms?
> What do we do when we find coliforms?
> What do we do when we find E. coli?
> Where do coliforms come from?
Target Audience
Operators and managers, and consultants who share responsibility for total coliform rule compliance. This would even be valuable for local health agencies.
Training Format
Classroom