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Basic Environmental Chemistry

This course is a comprehensive water chemistry course and includes fundamentals of atomic structure, dilution calculations, wastewater chemistry, coagulation, softening and BOD, and chlorination, DBP and corrosion control. It includes non-scored comprehension checks throughout the modules so the student can test their level of understanding before proceeding to the scored module quiz.

Course Modules: 1. Basic Chemistry 2. Atomic/Molecular Weight 3. Dilution Calculations 4. Wastewater Chemistry 5. Water/Wastewater Treatment 6. Coagulation, Softening and BOD 7. Chlorination, DBP and Corrosion Control

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 hours
CEU’s earned:
 

Chlorinator Systems and Chemical Handling

Course covers the properties of chlorine, its purpose in the public water system, terminology, dosage calculations, cylinders, maintenance, and troubleshooting common problems.

Course Modules: 1. History of Chlorination 2. Chemical Handling and Safety 3. Physical and Chemical Properties of Disinfectants 4. Process Applications 5. System Types 6. Injectors/Ejectors 7. Containers and Connections 8. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9. Chlorination Math

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 hours
CEU’s earned:
 

Pump and Motor Maintenance

This course contains information on developing a maintenance program, electric motors and motor controls, centrifugal pump mechanics and hydraulics, lubrication and bearings, compression packing, mechanical seals, positive displacement pumps and other types of pumps, and safety around pumps and motors.

Course Modules: 1. Developing a Maintenance Program 2. Prime Movers; Electric Motors and Motor Controls 3. Centrifugal Pump Mechanics 4. Centrifugal Pump Hydraulics 5. Lubrication 6. Bearings 7. Compression Packing 8. Mechanical Seals 9. Positive Displacement Pumps 10. Special Pumping Units 11. Water Utilities Safety

Course Details: Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 hours
CEU’s earned:

 

Water Utility Safety

This is a comprehensive safety course for water utility workers, that includes an introduction to safety concepts and programs.

Course Modules: 1. Introduction to Safety 2. Personal Protective Equipment 3. Back Safety 4. Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety 5. Laboratory Safety 6. Biological Hazards 7. Confined Space Safety 8. Emergency Response 9. Electrical Safety 10. Trench Safety 11. Work Zone Safety

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 hours
CEU’s earned:
 

Basic Water Works

Course author: TRWA
This course introduces the student to the relationship between potable drinking water and health, and the important role the water operator plays in maintaining a safe and ample supply of drinking water. An overall view of the water cycle is presented together with a general description of the responsibilities of water utility personnel and the need for regulation of the water industry to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. A general introduction to the source, characteristics, production, treatment, disinfection, storage, and distribution of potable water is presented, together with instructions on general hazards and safety practices. Basic water chemistry and math skills are developed and applied to the water industry.

Course Modules: 1. Introduction 2. Operation of a Water Utility 3. Water Characteristics 4. Water Quality Standards 5. Disinfection 6. Ground Water and Wells 7. Surface Water Production 8. Distribution 9. Safety

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 – 12 hours
CEU’s earned: 1.0

Basic Wastewater

Course author: Robert McVay, PE, of FRWA
This course introduces the student to wastewater processes, including, wastewater collection and flow, preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment. The course also covers disinfection through chlorination, hypochlorination, dechlorination and other disinfection alternatives. The student is also introduced to the types of micro-organisms found in the process, aerobic and anaerobic sludge digestion, diseases and sampling techniques.

Course Modules: 1. Intro to Basic Wastewater 2. Summary of Wastewater Processes 3. Wastewater Testing Methods 4. Activated Sludge Troubleshooting 5. Types of Microorganisms 6. Aerobic and Anaerobic Sludge Digestion 7. Wastewater Math 8. Wastewater Diseases 9. Wastewater Sampling and Compliance

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 -12 hours
CEU’s earned: 1.0

Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization

Course author: Rich Giani of District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Because of new or upcoming regulations, utilities have been changing treatment or adding new chemicals in an effort to meet these requirements. After treatment changes, unintended consequences have occurred where systems that normally do not have corrosion issues are experiencing lead and copper exceedances. This course will focus on the basics of corrosion control treatment optimization and provide the latest information on how to assess your system and avoid these unintended exceedances. It is full of useful images, charts and tables. A new course written by Rich Giani of District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, it also has a new look and improved interactivity.

Course Modules: 1. Lead and Copper Rule – Overview 2. Primary Water Quality Parameters 3. Secondary Water Quality Parameters – Part 1 4. Secondary Water Quality Parameters – Part 2  5. Corrosion Control Treatment 1 - Passivation – ph Alkalinity Adjustment 6. Corrosion Control Treatment 2 – Passivation – pH/Alkalinity Adjustment 7. Corrosion Control Treatment 3 – Passivation – Phosphate 8. Corrosion Control Operations

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 -12 hours
CEU’s earned: 1.0

Maintaining Water Quality in Distribution Systems

Course author: Rich Giani of District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Distribution systems are a vital part of every drinking water utilities infrastructure. They are the mechanisms for delivering safe, potable water to our customers. Distribution systems also provide fire protection to our buildings, water for landscape and cool air for our buildings in the summer. Basically, without distribution systems there would be no community. This course will focus on components of a distribution system, how to monitor and maintain high water quality, how to trouble shoot complaints, identify sources of poor water quality and provide education to customers related improving water quality in their homes. The course was written by Rich Giani of District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.

Course Modules: 1. Distribution System Components 2. Distribution Pipe Integrity 3. Reservoirs and Storage Tanks 4. Distribution Design and Operations  5. Routine Distribution Maintenance  6. Assessing Distribution Water Quality I; Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts 7. Assessing Distribution Water Quality II; Internal Corrosion and Metal Precipitation Primary Parameters 8. Assessing Distribution Water Quality III; Internal Corrosion and Metal Precipitation Secondary Parameters 9. Water Quality in Commercial Buildings  10. Troubleshooting Water Quality Complaints

Course Details:
Price: $225.00
Applies: Wastewater and Drinking water
Estimated time to complete: 10 -12 hours
CEU’s earned: 1.0

 

 

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