Operating Procedures of Drinking Water Treatment Plants
Training Outline
This course teaches how drinking water treatment plants operate, covering coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and sludge management. Learn key operator responsibilities and safety practices while earning CEUs or contact hours through online operator training.
- Placement test1
Introduction to Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operations
- Stages of Drinking Water Treatment
- Role of an Operator
- Safety at a DWTP
Chapter test - 2
Operating Drinking Water Treatment Processes
- Preliminary Treatment
- Coagulation and Flocculation
- Sedimentation
- Filtration
- Sludge Management
- Disinfection
- Regular Checks at a DWTP
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- 8Chapter test
Learning outcomes
- Identify the responsibilities of a drinking water treatment plant operator
- Describe how each stage of the treatment process is operated and monitored
- Identify common operational issues and apply appropriate corrective actions
Level
Prerequisites
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water treatment operators class I to IV, and maintenance technician
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises, and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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