Water Treatment T3 Free Study Questions Packet

A series of flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to water treatment processes and regulations.

Coagulation

The process that destabilizes particles so they can agglomerate.

Flocculation

A gentle mixing process that helps create larger floc without shearing it apart.

Sedimentation

A process where particles settle under quiescent conditions to remove them from water.

Breakpoint chlorination

A chlorination process that satisfies chlorine demand and oxidizes ammonia-related compounds.

Specific Capacity

Pumping rate divided by drawdown, indicating well performance.

Turbidity

A measure of the cloudiness of water, often used as an indicator of water quality.

Detention time

The time water spends in a tank or basin, calculated as volume divided by flow.

Chain of Custody

A procedure that documents who handled a sample and when, ensuring sample integrity.

Langelier Saturation Index

A measure used to indicate the scaling or corrosive tendency of water.

Alkalinity

The buffering capacity of water, critical for various chemical treatment reactions.

Math Practice

Exercises designed to enhance proficiency in applying mathematical formulas relevant to water treatment.

Free chlorine

Chlorine that is present in water as a residual disinfectant, crucial for water safety.

CT value

The product of disinfectant concentration and contact time, important for achieving disinfection.

Preventive Maintenance

Planned service intended to reduce failures and extend equipment life.

Filtration

The process of removing particles from water by passing it through a porous medium.

Microbial barriers

Processes or structures designed to reduce the risk of microbial contamination in water.