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Wastewater Treatment

Course Pack: Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals

Wastewater Treatment Overview Part 1

Course Code: WWW-TRT-008
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Wastewater
Course Pack: Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A
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Course Description

This module, “Wastewater Treatment Overview Part 1,” provides a foundational understanding of wastewater characteristics and the basic treatment processes used in modern systems. Learners will explore wastewater composition, influent analysis, and the importance of wastewater characterization for effective treatment and public health protection. The course also introduces primary and secondary treatment processes and explains how treated wastewater is safely returned to the environment. Designed for operators, it builds essential knowledge of core wastewater treatment principles and plant operations.

Learning Objectives

1) Explain the role of essential microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoans, in the
biological treatment process.

2) Apply temperature conversion formulas relevant to plant operations

3) Recognize typical influent values for critical parameters such as BOD, COD, TSS, and pH

Agenda

1) The Treatment Process: Typical stages from Preliminary to Disinfection

2) Wastewater Characterization: Biological, Chemical, Physical

3) Summary of Influent Values: Review of standard characteristic ranges

Target audience

Entry-level wastewater treatment plant operators, collection system technicians, environmental learners, and regulatory personnel

Level

I, II

Learning material and method

Online on-demand

Assessment

Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)

Instructor

Mike Harrington

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