WST 185 - Water Treatment 1

1. Evaluate the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of the water source.
2. Perform water quality inspections of surface water sources (e.g., non-native plant species, mussels, algae, erosion).
3. Control water treatment plant process, chemical dosages, and equipment used to treat water.
4. Calculate chemical dosages, filter performance data, backwash water, and residuals.
5. Identify trends and abnormal operation in plant processes by interpreting data from gauges, meters, charts, and graphs.
6. Make appropriate changes in plant processes to optimize performance and efficiency.
7. Monitor filter performance and backwash filters
8. Monitor, evaluate, and adjust:
   • Pretreatment
   • Coagulation and flocculation
   • Clarification and sedimentation
   • Residuals disposal
   • Backwash aids
   • Source water treatment
9. Analyze filter media to determine compliance with design specifications.
10. Ensure the operation and maintenance of equipment at the water treatment facility:
    • Chlorine disinfection system
    • Filter systems
    • Clarifier
    • Clearwell
    • Raw water screening
11. Determine correct disinfection dosage and contact time.

1. Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
2. Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
3. Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
4. Collect samples for, perform and interpret results of laboratory analyses used to monitor municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
5. Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.

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