Study guide
AL Water Operator study guide
Read a lesson, then practice the ideas you want to remember.
Lessons
- Activated Sludge Microbiology, Basin Configu
- Process Control: F/M Ratio, MCRT/SRT & Sludg
- Operational Troubleshooting & Process Modifi
- ADEM Drinking-Water Operating Rules: Control
- ADEM Division 335-10-1: Facility Classificat
- Environmental Compliance, SDWA, Clean Water
- Becoming Certified in AL: Exam Application,
- AL's PSI-Delivered WPI Exams: Format, Grade
- Utility Administration: SOPs, Records, Secur
- Biological Nutrient Removal: Nitrification,
- Waste Stabilization Ponds, Aerated Lagoons &
- Tertiary Filtration & Membrane Bioreactors
- Trickling Filters & Rotating Biological Cont
- Wastewater Disinfection & Dechlorination: Ch
- Drinking Water Laboratory Analysis: Turbidit
- Representative Sampling Protocols, Preservat
- Wastewater Laboratory Testing: BOD5, COD, To
- The Pounds Formula, Chemical Feed Rates & So
- Flow Conversions, Geometry, Tank Volume & De
- Pumping Math: Total Dynamic Head, Horsepower
- Biological Calculations: F/M Ratio, MCRT Sol
- Clarifier Surface Overflow Rate, Weir Loadin
- Electric Motors, Variable Frequency Drives,
- Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps:
- Chemical Safety: Chlorine Gas Emergency Hand
- Permit-Required Confined Space Entry, Lockou
- Field Safety: Work-Zone Traffic Control, Ele
- Odor Control & Wastewater Chemical Addition
- Mechanical Dewatering, Polymer Conditioning
- Sludge Thickening, Aerobic Digestion & Anaer
- Coagulation Chemistry, Coagulants & Rapid Mi
- Granular Media Filtration, Head Loss & Backw
- Flocculation Basin Design, Clarification & S
- Membrane Filtration: MF, UF, NF & RO Operati
- Source Water Hydrology, Groundwater vs. Surf
- Wells & Groundwater Systems: Construction, P
- Gravity Collection Networks, Manhole Constru
- Wastewater Lift Stations, Submersible Pumps,
- Sewer Cleaning, CCTV Inspection & SSO Respon
- Primary Sedimentation Basins, Scum Removal &
- Wastewater Characteristics, Screening, Shred
- Chlorination Chemistry, Breakpoint Chlorinat
- Corrosion Control, Lead and Copper Rule & Fl
- Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 1/2 Rules & C
- Iron/Manganese Removal, Water Softening & Ta
- Water Treatment Residuals: Sludge, Backwash
- Water Main Flushing, Disinfection Protocols
- Distribution Hydraulics, Pressure Control &
- Distribution Piping Materials, Valves & Fini
- Main & Service Installation, Tapping, Repair
- Meters, Water Loss Control, Asset Management