Water Treatment Basics

Water treatment affects our everyday lives, from the water we drink to the sewage we flush, from the wash water we discharge to the cooling water used in manufacturing and in buildings. This interactive online course will cover the basics of water treatment in large buildings and is directed toward the building manager or technician.Operation of cooling towers and boilers will be discussed, along with control of scaling, fouling, pH and bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires’ disease.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the steps in maintaining proper water treatment

  • Define terms related to water treatment

  • Recognize what causes slime and scale, and the impact they have in a water system

  • Identify and recognize the conditions that contribute to the development and growth of Legionella pneumophila

  • Differentiate between open loop and closed loop water systems

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Mark Reinsel, Ph.D.

Mark Reinsel is president of Apex Engineering, an independent consulting firm specializing in treatment evaluation, testing and design for industrial wastewater, stormwater and drinking water. He has over 30 years of experience in consulting, industry and academia. Dr. Reinsel holds Ph.D. and B.S. degrees in chemical engineering from Montana State University. He has earned several industrial and academic awards, and holds one patent.

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