Overview
In this course, the student will be given an overview and background of technical information on the application of ultraviolet light for the disinfection of drinking water by public water systems. This overview includes a description of basic chemical and physical principles, the components of UV equipment, and performance monitoring for UV facilities. The overview material is intended to present generally accepted facts and research results related to UV disinfection. The material covers many aspects for consideration when implementing a UV disinfection system.
The course will be beneficial for a student with basic knowledge of water treatment design and is interested in learning about how UV disinfection is now being applied as a disinfection alternative for municipal water supply systems. It is also an excellent overview for those professionals working in the field of water treatment.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the EPA Guidance Manual EPA 815-R-06-007, UV Disinfection Guidance Manual for the Final Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, November 2006.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to earn 4 PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Background on Drinking Water Treatment
- Description of UV Disinfection Properties and Mechanisms
- The Components and Performance Characteristics of Various Types of UV Systems
- Generally Accepted Facts and Research Results Relating to UV Disinfection
- Support Information for UV Disinfection Consideration
Course
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