Introduction to Water Treatment
- Course Number: C1024
- Credits: 5 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $50
Course Outline
Drinking water is needed by every human being to maintain life. A reliable drinking water supply is essential for public health. This course on water treatment focuses on the reasons for treatment, the basic processes associated with treatment, and the application of these processes to surface water, groundwater, and some specialized water treatment applications.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn the reasons for treatment of drinking water
- Understand the overview of basic water treatment processes
- Distinguish surface water treatment systems
- Appreciate the application of groundwater treatment systems
- Know the application of specialized water treatment processes
- Be aware of internal corrosion control
- Learn about water heating systems
- Identify testing and reporting requirements for systems