ENVC 249 - Introduction to Wastewater Technology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 33
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants. Learn to analyze and solve operational problems including mathematical calculations relating to wastewater treatment process control. Covers plant safety, good housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and laboratory procedures.

Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a C or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Become familiar with wastewater treatment facilities layouts and why waste is treated.
Understand operations of wastewater racks, screens, and grit removers.
Understand the mechanics behind sedimentation, flotation, and the use of trickling filters.
Understand biological treatment processes, including activated sludge, stabilization ponds, and disinfection processes.
Handle sludge and solids.
Manage effluent discharge, reclamation and reuse.
Understand plant safety.
Become familiar with plant maintenance.
Apply laboratory procedures and use appropriate chemical analyses.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Conduct water quality (WQ) analyses and reporting according to accreditation standards by Washington Department of Ecology.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Understand effluent permits and apply changes to flow and water quality parameters.

Course Contents

Wastewater treatment facilities.
Mechanical removal processes.
Sedimentation and floatation processes.
Trickling filter operation.
Biological treatment operation.
Disinfection processes.
Sludge management and recycling.
Plant safety and plant maintenance.
Laboratory procedures.

Instructional Units: 6.25