Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6814
Course Name
Pennsylvania Geology and Aquifer Characteristics
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
This course will provide a basic understanding of the relation between geological and hydrological processes in the environment. It provides the fundamental concepts of water cycle, by explaining the movement, quality, and quantity of groundwater and its relations to contaminate fate and transport.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
Lecture/Discussion Format: Water Cycle & Watersheds; Water Supply Source Types; Confined/Unconfined Aquifers; Infiltration; Aquifers permeability; Drinking Water source prospecting; Contaminate risk assessment; Source Water Protection; Quizzes
Target Audience
Drinking Water Operators, Managers and Source Water Protection partners.
Training Format
Classroom