Water treatment affects our everyday lives, from the water
we drink to the sewage we flush, from the wash water we discharge to the
cooling water used in manufacturing and in buildings. This interactive online course will cover the basics of water
treatment in large buildings and is directed toward the building manager or
technician.Operation of cooling towers
and boilers will be discussed, along with control of scaling, fouling, pH and
bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires’ disease.
Identify the steps in maintaining proper water treatment
Define terms related to water treatment
Recognize what causes slime and scale, and the impact they have in a water system
Identify and recognize the conditions that contribute to the development and growth of Legionella pneumophila
Differentiate between open loop and closed loop water systems
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Reinsel, Ph.D.
Mark Reinsel is president of Apex Engineering, an independent consulting firm specializing in treatment evaluation, testing and design for industrial wastewater, stormwater and drinking water. He has over 30 years of experience in consulting, industry and academia. Dr. Reinsel holds Ph.D. and B.S. degrees in chemical engineering from Montana State University. He has earned several industrial and academic awards, and holds one patent.
0.5 hr. Online Course