Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5785
Course Name
Greensand Filtration
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Many public water systems throughout Pennsylvania have appreciable levels of iron and manganese in their surface and groundwater sources. These systems are required to provide treatment to minimize the associated water quality problems. This course will discuss the background and basic chemistry of iron and manganese in source waters and the various treatment alternatives. The course will focus on greensand filtration, the most widely used treatment method for iron and manganese removal.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Fe Mn Basics
Treatment Options
Greensand Filtration
Discussion
Quiz
Target Audience
Water Operators and Managers
Training Format
Classroom