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QuestionnaireCourse Overview
Oregon’s Drinking Water Program
Oregon/National Drinking Water Quality Standards
QuestionnaireCourse Overview
Oregon’s Drinking Water Program
Oregon/National Drinking Water Quality Standards
Waterworks OperationsWQT 111
Lecture 1
Waterworks OperationsWQT 111
Lecture 1
Today’s OutlineToday’s Outline
• Questionnaire• Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology
Program• Oregon Drinking Water License Program • Syllabus/Course Outline• Website/blackboard• Drinking Water Standards• Homework (reading assignment)
• Questionnaire• Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology
Program• Oregon Drinking Water License Program • Syllabus/Course Outline• Website/blackboard• Drinking Water Standards• Homework (reading assignment)
Certificates and Degrees offered inWater & Environmental Technology
Certificates and Degrees offered inWater & Environmental Technology
• One-Year Certificate of Completion in Water & Environmental Technology (W&ET)
• AAS: Associate of Applied Science
• (Less-than-One-Year) Certificate of Completion in High Purity Water Production
• One-Year Certificate of Completion in Water & Environmental Technology (W&ET)
• AAS: Associate of Applied Science
• (Less-than-One-Year) Certificate of Completion in High Purity Water Production
Why are you here?Why are you here?
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2. Military
3. Just entering college
4. Decided to go back to school to complete college/degree
1. Laid off/retraining
2. Military
3. Just entering college
4. Decided to go back to school to complete college/degree
My career goals are?My career goals are?
25% 25%25%25%
1. To have a career in the waterworks industry
2. To have a career in the wastewater industry
3. To work in an environmental type field
4. To become an engineer
1. To have a career in the waterworks industry
2. To have a career in the wastewater industry
3. To work in an environmental type field
4. To become an engineer
Are you interested in obtaining a Water or Wastewater Operators
License?
Are you interested in obtaining a Water or Wastewater Operators
License?
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1. Yes
2. No
3. Already have one
4. Tell me more
1. Yes
2. No
3. Already have one
4. Tell me more
Which statement do you most agree with..
Which statement do you most agree with..
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1. Energy and persistence conquer all things.
2. by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
3. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
4. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
1. Energy and persistence conquer all things.
2. by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
3. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
4. Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
What do you consider the most important part of good
instruction?
What do you consider the most important part of good
instruction?
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50%1. Availability
2. Open mindedness
3. Passionate about subject matter
4. Be fair and consistent
5. Sense of humor
6. Have high standards and be supportive
1. Availability
2. Open mindedness
3. Passionate about subject matter
4. Be fair and consistent
5. Sense of humor
6. Have high standards and be supportive
Oregon Statewide 2008Occupational Prioritization (Rank of High Wage ~30K
with Benefits)
Oregon Statewide 2008Occupational Prioritization (Rank of High Wage ~30K
with Benefits)
Predictions For Years 2006-2016Job Openings 563Outlook Rank 17Total Jobs Ranked 270Outlook? 94%
Predictions For Years 2006-2016Job Openings 563Outlook Rank 17Total Jobs Ranked 270Outlook? 94%
Water and Wastewater Plant and System Water and Wastewater Plant and System OperatorsOperators
California/Oregon/Washington Water and
Wastewater Job Outlook
California/Oregon/Washington Water and
Wastewater Job Outlook“Word out of the California
Community College System Office (at American River College) is that 25% of all certified water and wastewater
operators in California will retire within the next three years. This
means a replacement workforce of 10,000 trained personnel, just for
California. Oregon and Washington’s picture is the same!”
“Word out of the California Community College System Office (at American River College) is that 25% of all certified water and wastewater
operators in California will retire within the next three years. This
means a replacement workforce of 10,000 trained personnel, just for
California. Oregon and Washington’s picture is the same!”
Oregon Water and Wastewater Job Pay
2009
Oregon Water and Wastewater Job Pay
2009
2008-2009 Salaries
~18-22/hr ~36 to 44 K
2008-2009 Salaries
~18-22/hr ~36 to 44 K
Wastewater Plant and System OperatorsWastewater Plant and System OperatorsWastewater Plant and System OperatorsWastewater Plant and System Operators
Water Plant and System OperatorsWater Plant and System OperatorsWater Plant and System OperatorsWater Plant and System Operators
2008-2009 Salaries
~19/hr ~38 K
2008-2009 Salaries
~19/hr ~38 K
Water and Wastewater Students Scholarships & Waivers
Awarded 2009
Water and Wastewater Students Scholarships & Waivers
Awarded 2009• Scholarships (4 students) $7,021• Waterworks Scholarships (3 students) $7,000• PNWS AWWA Scholarships (1 student) ~$1,400
$15,400
“2008-2009…Over 50% of students in our program have received scholarships!!!!”
• Scholarships (4 students) $7,021• Waterworks Scholarships (3 students) $7,000• PNWS AWWA Scholarships (1 student) ~$1,400
$15,400
“2008-2009…Over 50% of students in our program have received scholarships!!!!”
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program2008 Job Placement
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program2008 Job Placement• 100% Alumni (2008) placement in job market
• Water and Wastewater ABC License Exam Operator 1= 100% pass rate (treatment, collections, and distribution)• 100% student membership in WEF, PNCWA, and
AWWA!• Students active in Young Professional (YP)
Program
• 100% Alumni (2008) placement in job market• Water and Wastewater ABC License Exam Operator 1= 100% pass rate (treatment, collections, and distribution)• 100% student membership in WEF, PNCWA, and
AWWA!• Students active in Young Professional (YP)
Program
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program• Started in 1966 44 years• We host the Largest Wastewater
Short School on the West Coast 500 studentsFree for Clackamas Students!
• We host the Largest Waterworks Short School in Oregon 500 students
Free for Clackamas Students!• Largest Backflow Training Facility in Oregon
– Student Scholarships
• Started in 1966 44 years• We host the Largest Wastewater
Short School on the West Coast 500 studentsFree for Clackamas Students!
• We host the Largest Waterworks Short School in Oregon 500 students
Free for Clackamas Students!• Largest Backflow Training Facility in Oregon
– Student Scholarships
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program
Highlights of Water and Wastewater
Program• High faculty to student ratios • Evening Coursework• Flexible program and block scheduling= less travel• Mandatory workplace internships• State of the art technology (SCADA)• State of the art instrumentation
• High faculty to student ratios • Evening Coursework• Flexible program and block scheduling= less travel• Mandatory workplace internships• State of the art technology (SCADA)• State of the art instrumentation
How can I help you achieve your career goals?
How can I help you achieve your career goals?
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1. Teach the material as it applies to industry
2. Letter of recommendation
3. Keep me notified of any jobs
1. Teach the material as it applies to industry
2. Letter of recommendation
3. Keep me notified of any jobs
What is your education level?What is your education level?
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1. High School or GED
2. Associates Degree
3. BS or BA/College Degree
4. Graduate Level
1. High School or GED
2. Associates Degree
3. BS or BA/College Degree
4. Graduate Level
Why are you taking this class?Why are you taking this class?
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1. I am interested in working in the field.
2. I am working toward my degree/ certificate in Water and Environmental Technology
1. I am interested in working in the field.
2. I am working toward my degree/ certificate in Water and Environmental Technology
Which statement best describes you..
Which statement best describes you..
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1. Procrastinators unite tomorrow
2. My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone
3. All I want is less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done.
4. Can I pay my Visa with my MasterCard?
5. If it doesn't fit, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacement anyway.
1. Procrastinators unite tomorrow
2. My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone
3. All I want is less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done.
4. Can I pay my Visa with my MasterCard?
5. If it doesn't fit, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacement anyway.
I have access to the internet and can get to the course website?
I have access to the internet and can get to the course website?
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1. Yes
2. No
For examination purposes, I like…
For examination purposes, I like…
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3. Essay
4. All of the above are ok
1. Multiple choice
2. True/False
3. Essay
4. All of the above are ok
I like to learn byI like to learn by
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2. I enjoy interactive lectures
3. Give me the book and I can learn it myself
1. Active learning (learning by doing)
2. I enjoy interactive lectures
3. Give me the book and I can learn it myself
What part of the course interests you the most?
What part of the course interests you the most?
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1. Drinking Water Program
2. Aquifers and Wells
3. Drinking Water Standards/Contamination
4. Microbial Contamination
5. Water Sources
6. Chlorine Chemistry
1. Drinking Water Program
2. Aquifers and Wells
3. Drinking Water Standards/Contamination
4. Microbial Contamination
5. Water Sources
6. Chlorine Chemistry
Oregon LawOregon Law
“Oregon law requires owners of drinking water and wastewater systems (public and private) to have their systems under the responsible control and direction of certified operators. Trained and certified operators are necessary to ensure that the systems are managed in a manner that fully protects public health and the environment.”
“Oregon law requires owners of drinking water and wastewater systems (public and private) to have their systems under the responsible control and direction of certified operators. Trained and certified operators are necessary to ensure that the systems are managed in a manner that fully protects public health and the environment.”
Oregon Operator Certification Exams
Oregon Operator Certification Exams
Wastewater Treatment and CollectionsWastewater Treatment and Collections Water QualityWater Quality
LewisLewis LaForceLaForce
Department of Environmental QualityDepartment of Environmental Quality Department of Human ServicesDrinking water program
Department of Human ServicesDrinking water program
Water Treatment OperatorLevels 1-4
Water Treatment OperatorLevels 1-4
Water Distribution OperatorLevels 1-4
Water Distribution OperatorLevels 1-4
Wastewater treatment plant operator (1-4)Wastewater treatment plant operator (1-4)
Filtration EndorsementFiltration Endorsement
Water Operator Exam RequirementsWater Operator Exam RequirementsLevel 1 Distribution or Treatment
• HS/GED and 1 year experience
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience.
Level 1 Distribution or Treatment
• HS/GED and 1 year experience
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience.
Level 2 Distribution or Treatment
• HS/GED and 3 year experience
• Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience
Level 2 Distribution or Treatment
• HS/GED and 3 year experience
• Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience
Level 3 Distribution or Treatment• HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• Water certificate from C3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision
Making)
Level 3 Distribution or Treatment• HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• Water certificate from C3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision
Making)
Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3*
• HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3*
• HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Level 1 Distribution or Treatment (85 or 120 $ exam fee)• HS/GED and 1 year experience• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience.
Pre Level 1= 14$ an hour = ~$28 k for newbies
Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K after 1 yr or 6 months
~4K 6 month faster with AA
Lose $ 4,000 in 6 month time span w/out a AA
Level 1 Distribution or Treatment (85 or 120 $ exam fee)• HS/GED and 1 year experience• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience.
Pre Level 1= 14$ an hour = ~$28 k for newbies
Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K after 1 yr or 6 months
~4K 6 month faster with AA
Lose $ 4,000 in 6 month time span w/out a AA
Level 2 Distribution or Treatment (105 or 140$ exam fee)• HS/GED and 3 year experience• Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience
Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K
Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K within 2 years of hire
~8K 1 yr faster for the certificate or AA from C3
Moral: Lose $8K in 1 year w/out certificate or AA
Level 2 Distribution or Treatment (105 or 140$ exam fee)• HS/GED and 3 year experience• Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience
Level 1= ~16$ an hour = ~32 K
Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K within 2 years of hire
~8K 1 yr faster for the certificate or AA from C3
Moral: Lose $8K in 1 year w/out certificate or AA
1. Get work to pick up the tab? 1. Get work to pick up the tab?
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Level 3 Distribution or Treatment (125 or 160$ exam fee)• HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• Water certificate from C3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making)
Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K
Level 3 = ~35 hr = ~65 K within 4 years of hire
~15K per year--- 3 yrs faster for the certificate and 4 years faster for the AA from C3
Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 45,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C3
Level 3 Distribution or Treatment (125 or 160$ exam fee)• HS/GED and 8 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• Water certificate from C3 and 5 years experience (w 2.5 years of Operational Decision Making)• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making)
Level 2= ~20 hr = ~40K
Level 3 = ~35 hr = ~65 K within 4 years of hire
~15K per year--- 3 yrs faster for the certificate and 4 years faster for the AA from C3
Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 45,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C3
Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* (145 or 180$ exam fee)
• HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)Level 3 = ~25 hr = ~50K within 4 years of hire
Level 4= ~40 hr = ~80K within 6 years of hire
~30K --- 4 yrs faster for the AA from C3
Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 60,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C3
Level 4 Distribution or Treatment *MUST BE A CURRENT LEVEL 3* (145 or 180$ exam fee)
• HS/GED and 10 years experience (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)
• 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 years (w 3 years of Operational Decision Making)Level 3 = ~25 hr = ~50K within 4 years of hire
Level 4= ~40 hr = ~80K within 6 years of hire
~30K --- 4 yrs faster for the AA from C3
Moral to the story you will lose out on $ 60,000 of pay w/out a certificate or AA from C3
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Why get an Associates or a Water Technology Certificate from C3
Water Certificate from C3 will make you an extra ~$58,000 K in 5 years
or save you ~58,000 in lost wages
Associates Degree from C3 will make you an extra $117,000 K in 6 years
or save you ~117,000 K in lost wages
Our Certificate or an AA from C3 is well worth it (especially if your work picks up the tab!)
Water Certificate from C3 will make you an extra ~$58,000 K in 5 years
or save you ~58,000 in lost wages
Associates Degree from C3 will make you an extra $117,000 K in 6 years
or save you ~117,000 K in lost wages
Our Certificate or an AA from C3 is well worth it (especially if your work picks up the tab!)
Today’s OutlineToday’s Outline
• Questionnaire• Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology
Program• Oregon Drinking Water License Program• Registration Form• Syllabus/Course Outline• Website/blackboard• Drinking Water Standards• Homework (reading assignment)
• Questionnaire• Clackamas Water and Environmental Technology
Program• Oregon Drinking Water License Program• Registration Form• Syllabus/Course Outline• Website/blackboard• Drinking Water Standards• Homework (reading assignment)
Can you take a level I exam with a HS/GED and 6 months
experience?
Can you take a level I exam with a HS/GED and 6 months
experience?
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1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
There are three types of Waterworks Operator Exams in
Oregon (Treatment, Distribution, and Filtration)?
There are three types of Waterworks Operator Exams in
Oregon (Treatment, Distribution, and Filtration)?
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1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
The Department of Environmental Quality administers the
Waterworks Operators Exam in Oregon)?
The Department of Environmental Quality administers the
Waterworks Operators Exam in Oregon)?
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1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
After 4 years experience a Level 2 operator can skip level 3 and take
a level 4 exam?
After 4 years experience a Level 2 operator can skip level 3 and take
a level 4 exam?
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2. False
1. True
2. False
Which of the following is true? Which of the following is true?
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1. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) can take a level 3 exam
2. Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience can take a level 2 exam
3. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience can take a level 1 exam
4. All of the above
1. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 4 years (w 2 years of Operational Decision Making) can take a level 3 exam
2. Water certificate from C3 and 2 years experience can take a level 2 exam
3. 2 year Associates degree in water technology from C3 and 6 months of experience can take a level 1 exam
4. All of the above
Oregon CEU PolicyOregon CEU PolicyContinued professional growth in field
2 college credits or CEUs every 2 years is satisfactory
One CEU is 10 contact hours of qualified instruction
Must be submitted with the renewal every 2 years (A-K even years; L-Z Odd years)
Continued professional growth in field
2 college credits or CEUs every 2 years is satisfactory
One CEU is 10 contact hours of qualified instruction
Must be submitted with the renewal every 2 years (A-K even years; L-Z Odd years)
Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act
Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act
“To assure all Oregonians safe drinking water (1981).”
“To assure all Oregonians safe drinking water (1981).”
“sufficiently free from biological, chemical, radiological, or physical impurities such that individuals will not be exposed to disease or harmful physiological effects (1981).”
“sufficiently free from biological, chemical, radiological, or physical impurities such that individuals will not be exposed to disease or harmful physiological effects (1981).”
Oregon standards=national standardsOregon standards=national standards
Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act
Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act
Department of Human Services
Broad authority to set drinking water standards Requires regular water sampling by suppliers Samples analyzed in state approved laboratories Any problems and they will investigate
Department of Human Services
Broad authority to set drinking water standards Requires regular water sampling by suppliers Samples analyzed in state approved laboratories Any problems and they will investigate
Primary Drinking Water Standards
“Specify maximum contaminant levels based on health based criteria for public water
systems (40, CFR, pg 337)”
Primary Drinking Water Standards
“Specify maximum contaminant levels based on health based criteria for public water
systems (40, CFR, pg 337)”
Secondary Drinking Water Standards“Aesthetic qualities relating to the public
acceptance of drinking water (40, CFR, pg 617)”
Secondary Drinking Water Standards“Aesthetic qualities relating to the public
acceptance of drinking water (40, CFR, pg 617)”
Five categories of 91 contaminants in US drinking water:
• Microbial Contaminants (7) plus Turbidity• Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products (7)• Inorganic Chemicals (16)• Organic Chemicals (56)• Radiologic Contaminants (5)
Five categories of 91 contaminants in US drinking water:
• Microbial Contaminants (7) plus Turbidity• Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products (7)• Inorganic Chemicals (16)• Organic Chemicals (56)• Radiologic Contaminants (5)
Primary drinking water standards are enforceable by law
but secondary are not?
Primary drinking water standards are enforceable by law
but secondary are not?
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2. False
1. True
2. False
Microbial ContaminantsMicrobial Contaminants
• Types:
– Viruses, bacteria, and parasites
• Types:
– Viruses, bacteria, and parasites
• Source waters:
– “All lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and some source water from aquifers need to be disinfected”
• Source waters:
– “All lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and some source water from aquifers need to be disinfected”
Microbial Contaminants Surface Water Treatment
Microbial Contaminants Surface Water Treatment
• Pathogenic organisms cause acute gastrointestinal disease in humans• Cryptosporidium (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste):
– Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.– Resistant to chlorine
• Giardia Lamblia (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): – Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.
• Legionella (bacteria in warm water):
– Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.
• Pathogenic organisms cause acute gastrointestinal disease in humans• Cryptosporidium (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste):
– Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.– Resistant to chlorine
• Giardia Lamblia (protozoa=human & animal fecal waste): – Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.
• Legionella (bacteria in warm water):
– Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, etc.
Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Microorganisms, Turbidity, RadionuclidesOrganic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Microorganisms, Turbidity, Radionuclides
1. Organic Chemicals (104 violations in US 2003)
• Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC) (26)
*Man Made and Toxic (pesticides and industrial solvents)
• Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) (78)
*Vaporize at Room Temperature (degreasing agents, paint thinner, petroleum)
1. Organic Chemicals (104 violations in US 2003)
• Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC) (26)
*Man Made and Toxic (pesticides and industrial solvents)
• Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) (78)
*Vaporize at Room Temperature (degreasing agents, paint thinner, petroleum)
2. Inorganic Chemicals (2,635 violations in US 2003)
• Nitrates (767), Lead & Copper (1,539), Arsenic (29), etc.
• *Naturally Occurring or Man Made
2. Inorganic Chemicals (2,635 violations in US 2003)
• Nitrates (767), Lead & Copper (1,539), Arsenic (29), etc.
• *Naturally Occurring or Man Made3. Microorganisms (9,056 violations in US 2003)
• Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoa. *Test water for Total Coliforms (9,046)
*Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, and Giardia Microbial Contaminants (TC) are the Most Violated Drinking Water Standards!
3. Microorganisms (9,056 violations in US 2003)
• Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoa. *Test water for Total Coliforms (9,046)
*Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, and Giardia Microbial Contaminants (TC) are the Most Violated Drinking Water Standards!
4. Turbidity (10 violations in US 2003) Measurement of suspended matter in water
*Silt, Clay, Organics
4. Turbidity (10 violations in US 2003) Measurement of suspended matter in water
*Silt, Clay, Organics
5. Radionuclides (634 violations in US 2003)
• Radioactive contamination of drinking water. *Natural and Man Made Sources *Radon, Uranium, etc.
5. Radionuclides (634 violations in US 2003)
• Radioactive contamination of drinking water. *Natural and Man Made Sources *Radon, Uranium, etc.
Oregon Public Water SystemsOregon Public Water Systems
2,756 public water systems
Serve 25 or more people for at least 60 days a year Subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act
2,756 public water systems
Serve 25 or more people for at least 60 days a year Subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Community Water SystemsCommunity Water Systems
A community water systems serves at least 15 service connections used by year round residents.
898 community systems Serve three million people Can be mobile home parks or the City of Portland
A community water systems serves at least 15 service connections used by year round residents.
898 community systems Serve three million people Can be mobile home parks or the City of Portland
Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems
Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems
Serve non-residential populations consisting of the same people everyday with its own independent water supply system.
345 in Oregon Schools or workplace with own water system
Serve non-residential populations consisting of the same people everyday with its own independent water supply system.
345 in Oregon Schools or workplace with own water system
Transient Noncommunity Water Systems
Transient Noncommunity Water Systems
Serve transient populations
1,513 in Oregon Campgrounds, Parks, Restaurants with own water systems
Serve transient populations
1,513 in Oregon Campgrounds, Parks, Restaurants with own water systems
The city of Portland who supplies thousands of people (and has thousands of connections) with Bull Run
water is a community PWS
The city of Portland who supplies thousands of people (and has thousands of connections) with Bull Run
water is a community PWS
Tru
e
Fal
se
0%
100%1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
50 year round residents with their own water system (which includes 30 service connections) is a
community PWS.
50 year round residents with their own water system (which includes 30 service connections) is a
community PWS.
Tru
e
Fal
se
13%
87%1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
250 people who are staying at the KOA campground in the OC that visit/drink water from the campground’s water system is a transient, non community, public
water system?
250 people who are staying at the KOA campground in the OC that visit/drink water from the campground’s water system is a transient, non community, public
water system?
Tru
e
Fal
se
0%
100%1. True
2. False
1. True
2. False
Drinking Water Standards Developed in 1974 Safe Water Drinking Act
Drinking Water Standards Developed in 1974 Safe Water Drinking Act
Primary StandardsOrganic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals,
Microorganisms,Turbidity, Radionuclides
Primary StandardsOrganic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals,
Microorganisms,Turbidity, Radionuclides
Secondary Standardsmaintain aesthetic purposes of water
Secondary Standardsmaintain aesthetic purposes of water
The objectives for this week were met with the assignment and
lecture?
The objectives for this week were met with the assignment and
lecture?
Stro
ngly A
gree
Agre
e
Dis
agre
e
Stro
ngly D
isag
ree
46%
0%
8%
46%
1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly Disagree
1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly Disagree
Overview of Water and Environmental Technology Program and Oregon Operators Licensure Program
Overview of Water and Environmental Technology Program and Oregon Operators Licensure Program
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