WWT 101B - Wastewater Treatment I

Credits: 3

Description
This course will cover the safe operation of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include flow measurement, screening, grit removal, sedimentation basins, solids handling, secondary biological processes and disinfection.

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe basic safe water practices for wastewater treatment facilities.
Identify the proper safety equipment needed for wastewater treatment facilities.
Explain secondary biological treatment processes for wastewater facilities.
Describe the purpose and procedure for disinfection of wastewater.
Explain the use of sedimentation basins and how to handle solids.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade