WTTP 1851: Water Treatment II
This course is a continuation of Water Treatment 1. Advanced topics in this course include: water softening; pH control; pre-oxidation; and dissolved metals removal. Students are provided an overview of chemical feed systems and chemical dosage calculations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the basic concepts and processes of coagulation and flocculation at a water treatment facility. Perform coagulation calculations. Understand the dosage requirements for coagulation.
- Identify the major issues of coagulation operation, including troubleshooting and solutions.
- Explain the importance of pH control in water treatment. Describe Lime, soda ash, caustic soda and C02 systems. Perform calculations for pH control.
- Explain the importance of water softening and the processes involved.
- Describe the purpose of pre-oxidation in water treatment.
- Describe the process for removing dissolved metals in water.
Course topics
Module A: Chemical and Physical Properties of Coagulation
Module B: Coagulation Operation and Troubleshooting
Module C: pH Control
Module D: Water Softening
Module E: Pre-Oxidation
Module F: Removing Dissolved Metals in Water
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for this course:
Pizzi, N., Lauer, W.C. Water Treatment Operator Training Handbook. 3rd Edition. USA:
American Water Works Association, 2013.
Type: Textbook: ISBN 978-1-58321-861-7
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 70% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
| Midterm 1 | 25% |
| Midterm 2 | 25% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 50% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
