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Wastewater Treatment | Preliminary Treatment
Jan
18

Wastewater Treatment | Preliminary Treatment

Learn about Wastewater Preliminary Treatment in this video. This video is an excerpt from the American Water College Water Treatment Exam Review course.   In this video we look at Purpose of Preliminary Treatment in Wastewater Treatment. We look at the Screening Process and the Equipment used. Other topics include: Debris Grinding Devices, Screening Press, […]

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Water Treatment | Coagulation Chemistry Basics
Jan
16

Water Treatment | Coagulation Chemistry Basics

Learn the basics of Coagulation Chemistry. This video is an excerpt from the American Water College Water Treatment Exam Review course.   After a quick overview we look at the different types of coagulants. There are three kinds of coagulants. Namely: Trivalent, Bivalent and Monovalent. Trivalent Coagulants include: Aluminum Iron Bivalent Coagulants include: Calcium Monovalent […]

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Pressure and Leak Testing
Dec
05

Pressure and Leak Testing

Check out this video to learn about Pressure and Leak Testing following new water main installation. If you are preparing for a certification exam, you may be interested in our FREE Exam Tips or in signing up for one of our Exam Prep courses. We are here to help you achieve your career objectives.

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How to Calculate Organic Loading – Wastewater Math
Jul
19

How to Calculate Organic Loading – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at the Organic Loading of a trickling filter. Watch the video below and learn how this type of wastewater math problem is solved. If you are preparing for a certification exam, you may be interested in our FREE Exam Tips or in signing up for one of our Exam Prep courses. We are here […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | All States . California . Certification Exams . Continuing Education . Texas . Wastewater Treatment
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Water Treatment Chemical Blending
Jul
12

Water Treatment Chemical Blending

Today, we’re going to look at Chemical Blending. Watch the video below and learn how this type of water math problem is solved. If you are preparing for a certification exam, you may be interested in our FREE Exam Tips or in signing up for one of our Exam Prep courses. We are here to help you […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | All States . California . Texas . Uncategorized . Water Treatment
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How to Calculate Chlorine Pounds Per Day – Distribution Math
Jul
05

How to Calculate Chlorine Pounds Per Day – Distribution Math

Today, we’re going to look at how to calculate the Chlorinator Setting in Pounds Per Day.  Watch the video below and learn how this type of water math problem is solved. If you are preparing for a certification exam, you may be interested in our FREE Exam Tips or in signing up for one of our Exam […]

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How to Calculate MCRT – Wastewater Math
Jun
28

How to Calculate MCRT – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at how to calculate the MCRT (Mean Cell Residence Time).  Watch the video below and learn how this type of wastewater math problem is solved. Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) is an expression of the average time (days) that a microorganism will spend in the activated sludge process. Operators at different […]

By jay@americanwatercollege.org | All States . California . Certification Exams . Texas . Wastewater Treatment
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Texas Class D Water System Operator Requirements
Jun
16

Texas Class D Water System Operator Requirements

Public water system operators in Texas who perform process control duties in production or distribution of drinking water must be licensed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  Class D is the entry level for Water System Operator licenses in Texas.  In order to get your Class D license,  you must meet the following education and […]

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