Coagulation and Flocculation

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the basic principles of coagulation and flocculation. At its simplest level, drinking water treatment seeks to remove turbidity (solids) and pathogens. Additional treatment may be applied to deal with specific problems. The description of drinking water treatment addresses the turbidity and pathogen issues and includes five steps: coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection.

COURSE OUTLINE

Drinking water treatment, overview and operation of processes. Chemistry, coagulant chemicals, process fundamentals. Operating problems, record keeping, jar testing and evaluation. Appendices (tech briefs, test).

PREREQUISITE

Open.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Water utility field staff, water and wastewater operators