ET 277 - Water Treatment II

Prerequisite: ET 275
Transfers to: CSU

This advanced course in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant emphasizes safe and efficient work practices. Potable water reuse technologies are addressed. The objectives for this course are to prepare the student for the Grades III and IV Water Treatment Operator Certification exams administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board; thus, students learn more advanced calculations. In addition, material is presented on topics including but not limited to advanced water treatment processes, iron and manganese control, fluoridation, softening, trihalomethanes, demineralization, drinking water regulations (e.g., regulations established by the Safe Drinking Water Act, including amendments), handling and disposal of process wastes, and laboratory procedures. Finally, this course enhances students' understanding and imparts the skills needed to address California's future sustainable resource needs.