WQM 224 Water Certification Review
Provides educational assistance with topics found on the state levels A and B certification exams. This course studies complex treatment techniques, administration and management which includes recarbonation systems, lime and soda ash chemical softening, ion exchange, reverse osmosis systems, membrane filtration, corrosion control systems using sequestering agents, fluoridation techniques, and chemical taste and odor control techniques, as well as a review in advanced operational mathematics. The student will also be exposed to emergency treatment techniques for hydrocarbons, arsenic and cyanide removal. The course includes treatment control for regulatory updates, which include the Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, the updated Ground Water Treatment Rule, treatment requirements for the Disinfection and Disinfection By-Product Rule (D-DBP Rule), which includes the HAA5 requirements and TOC monitoring. The student will also be instructed in administration and management strategies which include maintenance scheduling, security awareness, personnel management and record keeping requirements for all Operators in Responsible Charge (ORC).
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