Water and Wastewater Disinfection
Course Pack: Dechlorination & Advanced Oxidation
Basic Principles Associated with Dechlorination
Course Description
This module provides Dechlorination Training for operators responsible for safe and effective chlorine removal in water and wastewater systems. Learners explore the chemistry and regulatory purpose of dechlorination, common operational misconceptions, and the impact of sodium hypochlorite behavior on treatment performance. The course also covers the selection and application of liquid dechlorination chemicals, hazard recognition, and safe handling practices. Through this Dechlorination Training, operators gain practical knowledge and real-world insights that support regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and reliable dechlorination operations.
Learning Objectives
1) Define dechlorination and regulatory purpose
2) Recognize common system mistakes
3) Identify hazards of sodium hypochlorite use
4) Apply proper liquid dechlorination chemicals
5) Implement safe handling procedures
Agenda
1) Foundational chemistry of dechlorination and factors affecting reaction performance
2) Common misconceptions, operational pitfalls, and their impacts on process control
3) Issues associated with sodium hypochlorite use and implications for dechlorination
4) Application and management of liquid dechlorination chemicals in treatment systems
5) Safety, hazard awareness, and applied operational examples for compliant practice
Target audience
• Foundational chemistry of dechlorination and factors affecting reaction performance • Common misconceptions, operational pitfalls, and their impacts on process control • Issues associated with sodium hypochlorite use and implications for dechlorination • Application and management of liquid dechlorination chemicals in treatment systems • Safety, hazard awareness, and applied operational examples for compliant practice
Level
II
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington