Water and Wastewater Disinfection
Course Pack: Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection and Monitoring
Final Look at Chlorine Dioxide & Applications
Course Description
This advanced module explores key chlorine dioxide applications in modern water treatment and disinfection systems, focusing on practical operation, monitoring, and performance optimization. Learners will examine chlorine dioxide testing methods, dosing and metering considerations, and the operational requirements of chlorine dioxide generation, pumping, and feed systems.
The course covers best practices for accurate ClOâ‚‚ measurement, including common colorimetry challenges, troubleshooting techniques, and strategies to reduce testing errors. Participants will learn how to properly configure chlorine dioxide systems, improve monitoring processes, and integrate reliable control practices into daily treatment operations. Through practical examples and real-world applications, this module helps operators understand how chlorine dioxide applications support effective water disinfection, system reliability, and improved treatment performance.
Learning Objectives
1) Use correct testing/metering for ClO2
2) Avoid colorimetric testing pitfalls
3) Describe ClO2 generation and feed systems
4) Select proper materials and pumps
5) Integrate monitoring into operations
Agenda
1) Selection of appropriate testing equipment and meters
2) Common colorimetric errors and how to avoid them
3) Overview of ClOâ‚‚ generation systems and configurations
4) Pumping, feed system components, monitoring, and alarm practices
5) Applied operational examples and field scenarios
Target audience
Operators using ClOâ‚‚ systems in water/wastewater operations
Level
III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington