NM Corrosion Control - 3 Hours

This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for New Mexico 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.