Drinking Water Treatment
Course Pack: Fluoride
Fluoride Measurements and Safety Considerations
Course Description
This module addresses proper system operations for fluoride, feeders and
injection system, maintenance and inspection. It also looks at proper chemical storage and
related safety measures. In addition, de-fluoridation process is discussed as well as sample
preparation, analytical equipment and methods for testing fluoride.
Learning Objectives
1) Perform fluoride measurement using proper methods
2) Store chemicals safely and avoid contamination
3) Inspect/maintain injection equipment
4) Explain defluoridation process
5) Prepare samples correctly for analysis
Agenda
1) Overview of routine fluoride O&M
2) Injection, storage, and safety precaution requirements
3) Considerations for de fluoridation processes
4) Use of analytical equipment and test preparation
5) Field based monitoring and verification practices
Target audience
Operators performing fluoride testing and system maintenance
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington