Certification Exam Prep

Jun
09

Texas Water Operator Licensing Overview

The water treatment industry is a noble profession.  Have you ever considered a career in this field which greatly contributes to the high degree of public health and quality of life we enjoy in this country?  If so, the next several posts will give you the information you need to get started and advance your […]

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May
03

State Water Board Adopts Mercury Limits for Water Bodies

Effort intended to Better Protect Those Who Depend on and Consume Fish Regularly SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted rules to protect people and wildlife consuming fish from freshwater streams, lakes, and rivers in California that contain mercury – a potent neurotoxin. “Fish like salmon, bass, sturgeon and other popular fish like […]

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Feb
09

Disinfection

Compounds formed by the reaction of hypochlorous acid (or aqueous chlorine) with ammonia.

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Feb
08

Water Storage

A water level that is equal to the water level in a hydraulically attached body of water. Used to see tank water level by using a sight glass attached to the side of the tank.

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Feb
07

Corrosion Control

The positive pole or electrode of an electrolytic system, such as a battery. The anode attracts negatively charged particles or ions. (anions)

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Feb
06

Distribution Piping

A mechanical pipe joint consisting of one cylindrical middle ring, two follower rings, two resilient gaskets made up of a special compound and a set of steel track head bolts.

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Feb
05

Coagulation & Flocculation

A waterborne intestinal parasite found in most surface waters and some groundwater that causes the disease cryptosporidiosis.

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Feb
04

System Design & Layout

A distribution system layout in which all ends of the mains are connected to eliminate dead ends.

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