Topic outline

  • Design of Small Water Treatment Systems

    Credits: 6 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides information of interest to planners and designers of small water systems. Such systems generally cannot benefit from economies of scale, and proper management and operation are critical to produce satisfactory finished water quality. The major emphasis of this course is on the design of systems that will be effective and reliable, requiring a level of operation and management activity commensurate with their physical size and available sources

    Topics:

    • An Introduction to small water systems
    • Preliminary planning and design
    • Water quality requirements
    • Water quantity requirements
    • Water sources
    • Water treatment
    • Pumping, storage, and distribution
    • Groundwater and surficial supplies

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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Intended Audience: water treatment, hydraulic, environmental, chemical, electrical, mechanical, energy, civil, construction and other engineers whose job description may require a general knowledge of small-scale potable water treatment systems.
    Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers

    Donald Parnell, PE
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