Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9836
Course Name
Distribution System Best Management Practices (Water Quality)
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
By the end of this course, operators will gain a foundational understanding of key distribution system water quality best management practices, especially those related to maintaining disinfectant residuals and minimizing disinfection byproducts (DBPs). It will include basic water quality information, including disinfection monitoring, DBP basics, regulatory requirements, optimization goals, and proper sampling techniques. It will also include increased water quality monitoring and special studies to address low disinfectant residuals and high DBPs, including in-plant and entry point monitoring, storage tank monitoring and assessment and distribution system investigative sampling.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Course focuses on Best Management Practices for water quality in the distribution system. This covers basic water quality information, including disinfection monitoring, DBP basics, regulatory requirements, optimization goals, and proper sampling techniques. Course also covers increased water quality monitoring and special studies to address low disinfectant residuals and high DBPs.
Target Audience
New and experienced water treatment operators, treatment plant and distribution system supervisors/managers, environmental engineers, and DEP water supply management staff.
Training Format
Classroom