Wastewater

Wastewater Treatment | Data and Records
Mar
22

Wastewater Treatment | Data and Records

Learn about Data and Record keeping in this excerpt from our  Wastewater Treatment Exam Review course.       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 […]

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Project Management | Planning the Project
Mar
12

Project Management | Planning the Project

Learn about the project planning process in this excerpt of the Project Management lecture from our Water Utility Management course.   Learn about Planning a Project in this excerpt from our Project Management Lecture from our Effective Utility Management Course. The main questions that planning answers are: What must be done? How should it be […]

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Wastewater Treatment | Grit Removal
Feb
01

Wastewater Treatment | Grit Removal

Learn about Grit Removal in this excerpt from our Wastewater Exam Review course.     We start by looking at What Grit is, and then the Reasons for grit removal. The different types of grit chambers included in this videos are: Manually cleaned, Mechanically cleaned, Aerated grit chambers, and Vortex grit chamber. The different types […]

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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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How to Calculate Oxygen Transfer to Water – Wastewater Math
Oct
18

How to Calculate Oxygen Transfer to Water – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at a Oxygen Transfer to Water problem. Watch the video below and learn how this type of Wastewater Treatment math problem is solved. The magnitude of the OTR is importantly influenced by KL a, the overall mass transfer coefficient, which is a characteristic of the diffuser (bubble size) and the gas being […]

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How to Calculate Grit Removal Rate – Wastewater Math
Oct
11

How to Calculate Grit Removal Rate – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at a Grit Removal Rate problem. Watch the video below and learn how this type of Wastewater Treatment math problem is solved. Grit removal is the process used to remove sand, silt and grit from water. Grit (and sand) removal is often found in the headworks of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). If […]

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How to Calculate Pond Hydraulic Loading – Wastewater Math
Sep
27

How to Calculate Pond Hydraulic Loading – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at a Pond Hydraulic Loading problem. Watch the video below and learn how this type of Wastewater Treatment 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 […]

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How to Calculate Volume – Wastewater Math
Sep
20

How to Calculate Volume – Wastewater Math

Today, we’re going to look at a Volume problem. Watch the video below and learn how this type of Wastewater Treatment math problem is solved. Most breweries discharge 70% of their incoming water as effluent. Effluent is defined as wastewater that is generated and flows to the sewer system. If you are preparing for a certification exam, […]

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