This course will fulfill 1 of your required hours for Mississippi water operators.

This course will provide an overview of Source Water Issues and PreTreatment. Students will learn about:

  • The Hydrologic Cycle - Discover the basics of the water cycles. This information creates the foundation for understanding how water is used and reused during all process of the water treatment process.
  • Surface Water Sources - Explore various types of contamination that occurs in surface water sources.
  • Pre-Treatment Concerns - Learn about oxygenation, aeration, and other issues related to pre-treatment of water.
  • Ground Water Sources - Investigate some of the treatment issues unique to groundwater.

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Treatment, Regulatory

Course ID(s): 1973

Approved By: Mississippi State Department of Health - Bureau of Public Water Supply

Source Water Issues and Pre-Treatment [9 Activities]

  • 01. Introduction
  • 02. The Hydrologic Cycle
  • 03. Surface Water Sources Video
  • 04. Surface Water Sources
  • 05. Pre-Treatment Concerns Video
  • 06. Pre-Treatment Concerns
  • 07. Ground Water Sources Video
  • 08. Ground Water Sources
  • 09. Conclusion Video

Course Completion

  • Certificate of Achievement