ENVC 226 - Current Issues in Water Policy

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Current topics in U.S. water policies will be examined and evaluated. Water quality standards and the current regulatory environment will be of special interest.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify federal and state regulatory requirements for various water treatment systems. .
Identify the career possibilities and requirements for water treatment and wastewater operators.

Course Contents

Global water quality standards - United Nations, European Union, and the U.S.
Federal standards for drinking water standards.
Federal standards for municipal waste water treatment.
Washington State standards for drinking water quality.
Washington State standards for waste water quality.
Washington state regulations of drinking water facilities.
Washington state regulations of wastewater facilities.
Career opportunities in water treatment.
Water quality regulations of well water.
Water quality regulations of individual and rural water treatment systems.

Instructional Units: 2