Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6915
Course Name
Small System Operator Training: Improving Drinking Water Quality
Contact Hours
8.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
American Water Works Association
Primary Contact
Sarah Abeyta
sabeyta@awwa.org
3037343472 Ext.
Website
Description
This workshop discusses the multiple barrier approach in prevention of microbial contamination, how to disinfect water appropriately, manage distribution disinfectant residuals and DBP formation. Also discussed is the ability to operate distribution system components to optimize system performance and water quality.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
• Disinfection (Chlorine and Chloramines)
• Sample Collection
• Key Distribution System Infrastructure and Impacts on Water Quality
• Water Quality Changes in the Distribution System
• Distribution System Operations and Impacts on Water Quality
• Compliance with the Stage 2 DBP Rule
• Treatment Strategies for DBP Reduction
Target Audience
• Primary Target:
o Operators at tribal and non-tribal small community water systems (CWSs), non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWSs), and transient non-community water systems (TNCWSs)
• Secondary Target
o Board members and managers at tribal and non-tribal CWSs, NTNCWSs, and TNCWSs
Training Format
Classroom