Advanced Water Treatment Operations: Process Control and Troubleshooting

About the Course

This comprehensive training program equips water treatment operators with advanced skills in monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting complex treatment processes. Participants will develop expertise in SCADA systems, chemical dosing optimization, equipment maintenance protocols, and emergency response procedures essential for modern water utilities.

The course emphasizes practical, real-world applications with case studies drawn from municipal and industrial water treatment operations. Operators will learn to identify system anomalies, implement corrective actions, and maintain regulatory compliance in dynamic treatment environments.

Course Objectives

• Master SCADA monitoring and automated process control systems in water treatment facilities
• Develop troubleshooting methodologies for chemical feed systems, filtration, disinfection, and distribution networks
• Optimize coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes through chemical adjustment techniques
• Implement effective pH, alkalinity, and disinfectant residual management strategies
• Apply EPA regulations, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, and water quality standards to operational decisions
• Execute emergency response protocols for system failures, contamination events, and equipment breakdowns
• Enhance operator safety awareness and environmental stewardship practices

Target Audience

This course is designed for licensed water treatment operators seeking to enhance technical competencies, plant supervisors managing multi-stage treatment operations, water utility quality assurance personnel, and newly advanced operators transitioning to complex plant responsibilities. Participants should hold entry-level water treatment certification or equivalent operational experience.

What You Will Benefit as a Learner

• Enhanced ability to interpret water quality data and SCADA trends for real-time decision-making
• Confidence in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing systematic corrections
• Comprehensive understanding of chemical interactions and dose optimization for cost efficiency
• Improved capacity to maintain regulatory compliance and pass water quality certifications
• Career advancement opportunities through advanced credential recognition
• Reduced plant downtime through proactive monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques

Training Methodology

The program combines interactive instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and scenario-based problem-solving exercises. Participants engage with case studies reflecting real operational challenges, participate in group troubleshooting activities, and review actual plant data and control systems. Instruction includes desktop simulations, equipment walkthroughs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions designed to build practical competency in dynamic treatment environments.