Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
80
Course Name
Water Treatment Plant Operation Vol. I
Contact Hours
90.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
California State University, Sacramento
Primary Contact
Jamie McCartney
wateroffice@owp.csus.edu
916-278-6142 Ext.
Website
Description
Volume I is designed to train operators in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants and emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed by an operator working in a conventional water treatment plant used for treating surface waters.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* The water treatment plant operator
* Water sources and treatment
* Reservoir management and intake structures
* Coagulation and flocculation
* Sedimentation
* Filtration
* Disinfection
* Corrosion control
* Taste and odor control
* Plant operation
* Laboratory procedures
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the person interested in working in the water treatment field and wishing to prepare for certification license exams, to learn how to do the job safely and effectively, and/or to meet educational needs for promotion.
Training Format
Correspondence