Containment and Disposal of Contaminated Water
Credits: 3 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This online engineering PDH course provides information useful in constructing an emergency response when a water system (drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater) is contaminated with a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The course does not contain recommendations on initial response activities immediately following a confirmed contamination incident but instead provides an overview of issues associated with containment, treatment, and disposal of contaminated water after a decision has been made to contain the water. Statutory and regulatory requirements that may apply to planning and decision making are also discussed.Topics:
- Actions prior to containment
- Containment of water in situ or in temporary storage
- Direct discharge of water to surface water
- Disposal through a wastewater treatment plant
- Transfer to a hazardous waste facility
- Underground injection of water
- Volume reduction and solidification with radiological contaminants
- Storage and transportation of water
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:(must be logged into your user account)
Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for engineers concerned with the operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, as well as personnel involved with emergency response planning.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Containment and Disposal of Large Amounts of Contaminated Water: A Support Guide for Water Utilities,” Office of Water (4608T) EPA 817-B-012-002, September, 2012.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for engineers concerned with the operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, as well as personnel involved with emergency response planning.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Containment and Disposal of Large Amounts of Contaminated Water: A Support Guide for Water Utilities,” Office of Water (4608T) EPA 817-B-012-002, September, 2012.
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)