Description
Course Objective
Designed for engineers specializing in chemical, civil/sanitary, environmental, and mechanical engineering, this course explores the risks posed by waterborne pathogens, delves into water sources’ susceptibility, and equips students with disinfection and treatment strategies to safeguard drinking water quality effectively.
Course Description
Addressing the vulnerability of drinking water to pathogen-borne waterborne illnesses that arise from microorganisms, this course emphasizes the significance of modern, industry-standard, water treatment and disinfection techniques in substantially mitigating health risks associated with drinking water. Although advancements have significantly reduced the likelihood of waterborne outbreaks, the potential for such occurrences persists. The primary objective of this course is to empower engineers with the knowledge to actively contribute to the ongoing battle against pathogenic agents in drinking water.
The course covers the subsequent key areas:
- Biological contaminants that pose a threat to drinking water safety
- Evaluation of water sources and their potential for harboring pathogens
- Approaches to disinfection and log treatment to prevent the proliferation of biological entities within distribution systems
Author: Mark N Ludwigson, PE, PMP
Course Number: 392
Course Hours: 4 PDH