Drinking Water Distribution
Course Pack: Water Quality and Corrosion Control
Corrosion Control Optimization
Course Description
This module provides an applied review of corrosion-control strategies used in drinking-water distribution systems, with emphasis on interpreting water-quality trends and adjusting chemical treatment for system stability. Learners learn how pH, alkalinity, hardness, and inhibitor chemistry influence corrosion behavior, along with practical steps for maintaining long-term control. Casework and sampling-program design examples help operators strengthen regulatory compliance under the Lead and Copper Rule.
Learning Objectives
1) Explain corrosion fundamentals
2) Adjust corrosion control treatment
3) Interpret water quality indicators
4) Integrate sampling into planning
5) Apply optimization strategies
Agenda
1) Fundamentals of corrosion chemistry and drivers
2) Impacts of pH, alkalinity, and hardness
3) Corrosion inhibitor selection and adjustment
4) LCR compliance requirements
5) Sampling program design and optimization casework
Target audience
Operator Level 2–3 personnel responsible for corrosion-control monitoring, treatment adjustments, or LCR-related compliance activities.
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
John Walsh