Course Overview
Depending on its application, water treatment is a process of making water usable for its intended application or returning it to a natural state. The skills obtained in this course will allow you to describe the testing of water samples and explain the need to calibrate lab equipment following quality assurance/quality control procedures. Describe the use of chlorine (amperometric), conductivity, fluoride, the Langlier Index, sulfate, total dissolved solids, and explain total organic carbon as parameters used in water analysis. Outline the handling of treatment plant wastes; explain general treatment plant maintenance; and describe plant instruments, safety skills, drinking water regulations and administrative duties.