ENVC 250 - Introduction to Water Treatment

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: Focuses on training water treatment operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment facilities. Includes water sources, reservoir management, infrastructure needs, and water safety.

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
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Become familiar with various water sources for drinking water.
Calculate water volumes for reservoir management.
Use coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation for water treatment.
Use disinfection, filtration, and taste and odor control methods to obtain safe drinking water.
Conduct laboratory procedures.
Use chemical procedures to manage the quality of drinking water.
Understand safety procedures.
Become familiar with plant instrumentation and control systems.
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

Water sources and treatment needs.
Reservoir management and infrastructure.
Coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation.
Filtration and disinfection.
Taste and odor control.
Laboratory procedures.
Water quality management techniques.
Instrumentation and control systems.
Drinking water regulations.

Instructional Units: 6.25