Wastewater Treatment Program Operator Part I
In partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College.
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management, and intake structures. Operators will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes. They will also learn to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operators. An important segment of the course provides operators information on overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating procedures, regulations of flows, chemical use and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and energy conservation. 36 Professional Education Units through PA Department of Environmental protection. Text is included and will be available on first day of class.
Call for details – 570-325-3682 ext 1517
Wastewater Treatment Program Operator Part II
In partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College.
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Information is presented on drinking water regulations (including the Safe Drinking Water Act), iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, handling and disposal of process wastes, maintenance, instrumentation, and advanced laboratory procedures. Administrative procedures for dealing with budgeting, setting rates, recordkeeping, personnel administration, public relations, and emergency planning are also covered in this course. PA Department of Environmental Resources continuing education class for Water/Wastewater operation, 33 hours. Text included and will be available on the first day of class.
*FULL PROGRAM REGISTRATION DISCOUNTED BY $20
