Water and Wastewater Disinfection
Course Pack: Peracetic Acid Disinfection
Peracetic Acid, Its Health and How It Works
Course Description
This module provides Peracetic Acid Training focused on the technical principles of peracetic acid disinfection, including chemical reaction pathways, dosing strategies, and system-design considerations. Learners explore safety requirements, PPE selection, storage practices, health hazards, and environmental impacts associated with peracetic acid use. Through this Peracetic Acid Training, operators gain the knowledge needed to support safe handling, regulatory compliance, and effective disinfection system operation.
Learning Objectives
1) Explain how PAA disinfects and breaks down contaminants
2) Identify key safety and health hazards related to PAA
3) Apply proper PPE, storage, and handling requirements
4) Configure dosing systems for safe and effective use
5) Recognize environmental impacts and mitigation steps
Agenda
1)Â PAA chemistry and mode of action
2) System design considerations
3) Safety hazards and PPE
4) Storage and handling protocols
5) First responder considerations
6) Environmental impacts and best practices
Target audience
Operators working with concentrated or continuous-feed PAA systems
Level
III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington