Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Volume 1 - 7th Edition
Chapter 1 The Treatment Plant Operator
History
Dumped wastes into receiving waters Waters became polluted – Health hazard to people and environment
Adequate treatment of wastes – – – –
Protect public health & downstream neighbors Increase property values Allow recreational uses like fishing & swimming Attract water-using industries to area
Treatment Plant Operator
Water quality protector
– All life depends on maintenance and protection of aquatic environment
Responsible for maintaining economical and efficient facility – Sole purpose to protect downstream user
Operators – – – –
Collect samples Lubricate equipment Record data Skill and ability required depends on size and type of treatment plant
Qualifications
Operators willing to continually learn – New techniques – Advanced equipment – Increasing instrumentation
This training course!
Operator Job
Become completely familiar with entire plant – equipment – machinery – environmental operating requirements
Administrative duties – keeping accurate and reliable records – budget recommendations or operating efficiently within budget constraints
Public Relations
Explain purpose and operation of plant to: – – – – –
Visitors Civic organizations School classes news reports City or district officials
Establish “good neighbor” relations with downstream users
Safety
Wastewater industry has one of worst safety records Be active part of safety program Follow safe procedures at all times Be aware of all safety hazards
Staffing
Operators Maintenance personnel Foremen Managers Instrumentation Technicians Laboratory Technicians
Introduction to Math Worksheet Take a few minutes to complete these math problems then we will go over them.
Volume 1 - 7th Edition
Chapter 1 The Treatment Plant Operator
History
Dumped wastes into receiving waters Waters became polluted – Health hazard to people and environment
Adequate treatment of wastes – – – –
Protect public health & downstream neighbors Increase property values Allow recreational uses like fishing & swimming Attract water-using industries to area
Treatment Plant Operator
Water quality protector
– All life depends on maintenance and protection of aquatic environment
Responsible for maintaining economical and efficient facility – Sole purpose to protect downstream user
Operators – – – –
Collect samples Lubricate equipment Record data Skill and ability required depends on size and type of treatment plant
Qualifications
Operators willing to continually learn – New techniques – Advanced equipment – Increasing instrumentation
This training course!
Operator Job
Become completely familiar with entire plant – equipment – machinery – environmental operating requirements
Administrative duties – keeping accurate and reliable records – budget recommendations or operating efficiently within budget constraints
Public Relations
Explain purpose and operation of plant to: – – – – –
Visitors Civic organizations School classes news reports City or district officials
Establish “good neighbor” relations with downstream users
Safety
Wastewater industry has one of worst safety records Be active part of safety program Follow safe procedures at all times Be aware of all safety hazards
Staffing
Operators Maintenance personnel Foremen Managers Instrumentation Technicians Laboratory Technicians
Introduction to Math Worksheet Take a few minutes to complete these math problems then we will go over them.
