Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6502
Course Name
Drinking Water I
Contact Hours
120.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Primary Contact
Katie Surra
surrak@stevenscollege.edu
717-650-5265 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the equipment and processes used in the treatment of drinking water.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
The student will be introduced to different sources of water, reservoir management and intake structures, and will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and disinfection processes. Topics such as the control of tastes and odors in drinking water, the Lead and Copper Rule, and solving arithmetic problems related to water treatment operations will also be covered. Students will be introduced to daily operation procedures, regulation of lows, chemical use and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and energy conservation.
Target Audience
This course is geared to those entering the water treatment field.
Training Format
Classroom