MD Corrosion Control WT - 3 Units

This course will fulfill 4.5 of your required hours for Maryland water operators.

This course will provide an overview of corrosion control. Students who take this course will learn about:

• The public health effects of copper and lead contamination - Learn about the the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule and how high levels of these two contaminants can lead to serious health issues.
• Sample levels - Be informed of safe levels of various contaminants caused by corrosion.
• Corrosion control through chemical addition - Discover what chemicals may be safely added to a water supply to limit corrosion.
• Cathodic protection - Explore how electrical current can be used to neutralize corrosion of metal exposed to water.