Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6552
Course Name
Operation and Maintenance of Diatomaceous Earth Filtration for Potable Water
Contact Hours
21.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Kershner Environmental Technologies
Primary Contact
David Kershner
d.kershner@ketllc.com
215-896-4849 Ext.
Website
Description
The town of Walnutport, PA and their consulting engineer explored the use of diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration for their drinking water facility. Several years ago, they successfully piloted this technology and decided to move ahead with their project. The contracted Kershner Environmental Technologies to design, build and install DE filters for their plant. The course is necessary to instruct the town's water operator on how to use and control DE filters.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
* Learn about DE
* DE Filter operations
* Math calculations for adding precoat and body feed
* O&M on DE Filters and all pumps and ancillary technologies, and O&M records
* Learn controls
Target Audience
Any operator or consulting engineer considering DE Filtration for their client or town's drinking water plant
Training Format
Classroom