Water and Wastewater Disinfection
Course Pack: UV Disinfection Systems and Chlorine Alternatives
Is There An Alternative To Chlorine?
Course Description
This module explores alternatives to chlorine in water treatment, providing a comprehensive overview of non-chlorine disinfection technologies used in community and non-community water systems. Learners will examine popular chlorine alternatives, including UV disinfection, ozone treatment, and other advanced methods designed to improve water quality while reducing the challenges associated with traditional chlorine-based disinfection.
The course covers the benefits, limitations, and operational requirements of alternative disinfection systems, with a special focus on UV technology. Participants will learn about installation considerations, maintenance needs, treatment effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and cost factors that influence system selection. Through practical examples and system comparisons, operators will gain the knowledge needed to evaluate alternatives to chlorine for water disinfection and determine the most suitable solution for their facility’s treatment goals and operational requirements.
Learning Objectives
1) Identify chlorine alternatives
2) Explain UV cost and operational benefits
3) Recognize applications for non-community systems
4) Assess maintenance needs of alternatives
5) Compare disinfectant effectiveness
Agenda
1) Overview of chlorine‑alternative disinfection methods and their treatment roles
2) Applicability of UV systems, including cost considerations and implementation factors
3) Key operational considerations for integrating non‑chlorine disinfection into facility workflows
4) Maintenance requirements and performance expectations for UV and alternative systems
5) Evaluation of system suitability and comparison scenarios across different water system conditions
Target audience
Operators at the entry to intermediate level evaluating or implementing non-chlorine disinfection options.
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington