This 10-week course that meets once per week is vital for anyone working in the water treatment, water purification, water quality, wastewater treatment and related industries. The training will prepare candidates to successfully complete the state treatment and distribution exams of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Curriculum topics for this 10-week course include
Water Treatment Process
Water Treatment Calculations
Aeration, Coagulation, Floculation
Sedimentation Basins, Clarifiers
Iron and Manganese, Filtration
Security, Compliance, and Administrative
Corrosion Control, Scaling, Lime Softening
Water Quality: Disinfection, Flouridation, Chlorination
Water Storage and Water Services
Water Quality Testing
Water Main Install and Rehab
Pumps: Centrifugal Pumps, Vertical Turbine, Submersible, Deep-well
Hydrants: Proper Operation, Hydrant Design
Meters: Meter Types and Operating Principles; Meter Sizing and Installation
OSHA 10 Certification
Treatment and Distribution exams administered through RIDOH at class end
