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This course is part of the Water Treatment Certificate Program.
INSTRUCTOR:
Lee H. Odell, P.E., M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
This course provides an in-depth overview of groundwater treatment design, regulations, and technology selection for municipal applications. Topics include current and emerging regulatory requirements, such as PFAS limits, arsenic standards, and anticipated changes for manganese, as well as the implications of primary and secondary MCLs on treatment planning.
The sessions examine key treatment processes—including adsorption, ion exchange, membrane filtration, oxidation/precipitation, and biological removal—highlighting design criteria, operational considerations, and performance factors such as pH, oxidation-reduction potential, and filter loading rate. Case studies illustrate practical applications for removing contaminants like iron, manganese, nitrate, arsenic, and PFAS, with emphasis on balancing water quality objectives, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
These presentations equip the learner with the knowledge to evaluate, design, and optimize groundwater treatment systems that meet evolving technical and regulatory demands.
Format:
This course contains around 15 hours of content, all available On-demand. Learning activities include video PowerPoint presentations, practice activities, and a final quiz.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain current and emerging groundwater treatment regulations and their impact on municipal treatment plant design.
- Describe key groundwater treatment processes, including adsorption, ion exchange, membrane filtration, oxidation, and biological removal.
- Analyze design and operational factors—such as pH, oxidation-reduction potential, and loading rates—that affect treatment performance.
- Evaluate treatment technologies and process configurations to meet water quality goals, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment. The exam must be passed with at least a 70% and 3 attempts are granted.
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
- Civil Engineer (Water/Wastewater focus)
- Hydraulic Engineer
- Process Engineer (Water Treatment)
- Groundwater Engineer / Hydrogeologist
- Design Engineer (Water Systems)
- Sanitary Engineer
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]