Water and Wastewater Disinfection
Course Pack: UV Disinfection Systems and Chlorine Alternatives
UV Sterilization Techniques in Water and Wastewater
Course Description
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to UV sterilization techniques used in modern water and wastewater treatment systems. Learners will explore how UV sterilization works through pathogen inactivation, UV light technology, lamp systems, and critical design considerations that influence treatment effectiveness and system performance.
The course covers key aspects of UV sterilization systems, including maintenance planning, lamp and sensor lifecycle management, UV dose monitoring, performance evaluation, and operational best practices. Participants will learn how to interpret UV system readings, optimize treatment reliability, and understand the role of UV technology in advanced water disinfection. The module also compares UV sterilization with chemical disinfection methods and examines UV/oxidation processes that support enhanced treatment control, improved water quality, and effective pathogen reduction.
Learning Objectives
1) Explain UV sterilization vs chemical disinfection
2) Identify system components and lamp technologies
3) Apply maintenance and lamp-life planning
4) Interpret UV dose & sensor readings
5) Compare UV to other disinfection methods
Agenda
1) Fundamentals of UV disinfection and pathogen inactivation mechanisms
2) Characteristics of UV light sources, wavelength selection, and treatment effectiveness
3) Essential UV system design elements and operational considerations
4) Maintenance practices, bulb lifecycle management, and sensor calibration
5) UV dose verification and interactions with oxidation processes for system performance control
Target audience
Operators responsible for UV operation, performance monitoring, or evaluating disinfection strategies.
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington