WDTO 910 - Water Chemistry And Quality

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. This course is designed to train potential and current water treatment professionals in understanding various water quality parameters and their significance in drinking water with regard to public safety. Students will learn how drinking water regulations are developed, the chemistry of drinking water contaminants, contaminant monitoring, laboratory procedures and available technologies f o r r emo v a l o f co n t amin ant s i n drinking water. Topics include structure and classification of matter-chemical formula, valence and chemical equations; solutions-acids, bases and salts; groups of contaminants; treatment processes for removal of contaminants; chemistry of treatment processes; chemical dosage problems; water supply regulations; water source protection; water quality monitoring; water laboratory equipment and instruments; and customer complaints investigation. This course is designed to provide specialized training as defined by the California Department of Health Services for students who wish to enter or who are already employed in the water treatment and water distribution operator fields. Taken in conjunction with Water Mathematics or Water Treatment, the student will be prepared for Grades 1-4 Water Treatment Operator examinations administered by California Department of Health Services.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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