Course Title: Water Treatment

Location: San Joaquin Field Division

Sponsor: O&M Training Center

Participants: H.E.P Operators and Water Operators

Class Limits: Minimum 10, Maximum 25

Class Dates:

Time: 40 Hours: Days 1-5: 0730 to 1530 hours

Instructor: Gary Gottowski

Course Information: This is a 5 day course on understanding water treatment. The student will learn the principles of water technology. Cost to be announced. Ken Kerri Water Treatment Manual included.

Class Prerequisites: Student should bring a calculator and notebook.

Class Subjects:

Day One – 8 Hours

• Water the universal solvent
• About drinking water regulations
• Pathogenic Organisms.

Day Two – 8 Hours

• Hazardous Contaminants
• Water Treatment Plant Processes
• Taste and order

Day Three – 8 Hours

• Volume Math
• Pressure and Head Math
• Applied Water Chemistry

Day Four – 8 Hours

• Coagulation and Flocculation
• Sedimentation
• Filtration

Day Five – 8 Hours

• Disinfection
• CT Calculations
• Microbiology
• Test