Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment

Catalog description

This course introduces the basic chemical, biological, and mechanical processes by which conventional water and wastewater treatment plants operate. Students will also be introduced to the legacy and emerging trends in treatment technologies. The course will provide an introduction to water and wastewater regulations, water quality parameters, and conventional water and wastewater treatment unit operations. Students will also gain an understanding of plant design, basic operation, management, and instrumentation at treatment plants. Students will tour actual water plant operations and learn about water purification locally. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing