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WAT 122 - Water Treatment Lab

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course has been developed using the ABC Water Treatment Need-to-Know Criteria.  The Need-to-Know describe the competencies tested on the ABC Water Treatment Standardized Exams used by the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Program. 
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WAT 121  
Competencies
  1. Evaluate knowledge of the duties of a water treatment operator.
    1. Evaluate water sources and characteristics. 
    2. Examine the operation of water treatment facilities. 
    3. Explain the maintenance of water treatment facilities. 
    4. Perform laboratory analyses. Comply with State and Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. 
    5. Follow water treatment safety rules and guidelines. 
    6. Discuss administrative procedures for water treatment facilities. 
  2. Obtain the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Treatment Grade 1 Operator Certification. 
    1. Describe certification requirements.
    2. Apply to take certification exam. 
    3. Prepare to take certification exam. 

Competencies Revised Date: 2019



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