
Ground Water & Distribution
Course Number: 10506166
Credits: 3.00
Course Description
10-506-166 GROUND WATER & DISTRIBUTION ...physical, chemical, and biological principles of operation of groundwater and distribution systems. The basic unit processes, control parameters, and mathematical problem-solving related to groundwater facilities and distribution systems are introduced. Laboratory procedures and practices involved with operation of water analysis and treatment. (Prerequisites: 10-506-148, Environmental Chem Analysis; 10-804-113, College Technical Math 1A with a "C" or better)
Course Typically Offered
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Course Competencies
- Classify sources of drinking water
- Explain chemical, physical, and bacteriological standards of water quality
- Characterize groundwater wells
- Explain water treatment plant equipment
- Explain drinking water monitoring
- Describe groundwater and distribution operation & management
- Summarize small groundwater water treatment plant maintenance
- Calculate water storage and distribution parameters
- Explain proper plant safety strategies
- Apply general lab practices
- Interpret analyses of drinking water