The following is a list colleges where you may obtain specialized training in water treatment. You must contact the organization directly for specific information on when courses will be given.
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Iron and Manganese Removal – Focal Points
MODULE A: PRINCIPLE, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION CONCEPT: PRINCIPLE OF IRON & MANGANESE REMOVAL 1. Identify the characteristics of an atom, an element, and a compound. 2. Define an ion, anion, and a cation. 3. Explain where iron and manganese are found,…
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Coliform Bacteria
Coliform Bacteria are not disease producing organisms by themselves. Coliform bacteria are an indicator of disease producing organisms like e.coli. When coliform bacteria are present, it’s an indication the water source may have been contaminated by surface water or fecal…
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What is Turbidity?
Turbidity is the measurement of the clarity or cloudiness of water. A turbidity measurement is used to determine the quality of drinking water and the effectiveness of the filtration process. High turbidity levels can often signal higher levels of disease…
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Calculating MCL
What is equivalent daily human intake for the average human? Intake = RfD × body weight = 1 × 70 = 70 mg/day (Assume RfD = 1 mg/kg/day) What concentration in drinking water would provide this intake? Water concentration =…
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Maximum Contaminant Levels for Drinking Water
MCL is the Maximum Contaminant Level, or concentration of a chemical, that is allowed in public drinking water supplies. MCL standards are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are currently fewer than 100 chemicals with a set MCL.…
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