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Water Treatment Plant Operations for D-Licensure Online

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Attributes
  • CEU: 4.0
  • FBPE PDHs (EXP0004040): 40.0
  • Certification Course: No OCP Credit
Coordinator Josette Rassel, (352) 392-9570 x212
Description


Basic Water Treatment* (1) stresses the knowledge and skills needed by an operator working in a conventional water treatment plant used for treating surface waters, and (2) emphasizes material needed by operators trying to control iron and manganese, softening hard water, and trihalomethanes. Information on administration and management of a water treatment plant is also included in this course.

About the Course

This self-paced Water education course on the Internet consists of online exercises, presentations, self-grading quizzes/tests, and final exam. These instructional materials will allow the student to gain a basic understanding of water treatment plant operations.

"Textbook is included in registration fee.  We will ship the book to you upon receipt of registration payment.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping."  Utilizes "Water Treatment Plant Operations", Vol. I and II, CSUS Foundation.

Students must sign up for 1-hour of hands-on training with a certified operator to complete the course. The operator will need to supply written confirmation of the training to the UF TREEO Center. If you prefer, the training may be accomplished at the TREEO Center.

A proctored final exam is also required for course completion. This can be accomplished at your local site with appropriate supervision. Please call the TREEO Center to schedule your final exam.

Students must sign up separately for the state Level-D Exam. For more information about the state exam, go to the FDEP Website.

Who Should Attend

Plant operators and those preparing for certification examinations.

Requirements for Online Courses:

  • You should be computer literate and familiar with PC-based systems to participate in the online courses.
  • Prepayment is required before you will receive log-in information, including address and password.
  • You must provide an email address at time of registration/payment.
  • Courses must be completed within six months from date of registration. Certificate will be issued on the date you pass the final exam.

System Requirements:

  • Pentium computer or comparable
  • Speakers and soundcard
  • Internet Connection – 28.8 minimum
  • Web browser – Netscape Navigator 4.0 or newer or Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher (Download free from WebCT site.)

Agenda

  • Introduction to Water Treatment
    • Basic Concepts
    • Importance of Water
    • Raw Water Sources
    • Selection of a Water Source
    • The Safe Drinking Water Act
    • Math Basics
  • Regulation of Water Quality
    • History of Water Regulations
    • Primary Drinking Water Standards/Chemical
    • Primary Drinking Water Standards/Biological
    • Secondary Standards
    • Sampling for Contaminants
  • Iron and Manganese Control
    • The Problem of Iron and Manganese
    • Remedial Actions
    • Operation of an Iron & Manganese Removal Plant
  • Filtration
    • Overview of the Filtration Process
    • Process Performance
    • Activated Carbon Filters
    • Interaction with Other Processes
    • Normal Process Conditions
    • Abnormal Process Conditions
    • Startup and Shutdown Procedures
    • Process Support Equipment
  • Coagulation and Flocculation
    • Coagulation and Flocculation Basics
    • Normal Process Conditions
    • Other Process Conditions
  • Sedimentation Basins
    • Sedimentation Process Basics
    • Sedimentation Basins
    • Operational Process Conditions
    • Design & Operational Guidelines
  • Fluoridation
    • Fluoride Systems
    • Operation & Maintenance
    • Safety Issues
    • Fluoride Feed Calculations
  • Disinfection
    • Introduction to Disinfection
    • Process of Disinfection
    • Chlorination Equipment
    • Maintenance & Safety Issues
    • Other Disinfection Processes
    • Process Calculations
  • FINAL EXAM