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Course ID		2562
Course Name		FPPE Field Inspection Training

Sponsor Name		PA DEP: Training Section

Primary Contact		William J McNamara
		wmcnamara@pa.gov
		717-705-6350

Website		Partner Website

Description
The purpose of this training is to improve knowledege and overall ability relative to inspecting surface water treatment plants. Participants will learn information of the major operational mistakes and performance limiting factors relative to surface water filtration plants in PA. Participants will build skills to identify these limiting factors via on-site filter plant inspections and data review. The course will also provide information relative to determining the severity of operational problems and overall risk that a particular filter plant may produce poor quality drinking water. Another purpose is to review the important role of Sanitarians duting Filter Plant Performance Evaluations as well as FPPE follow-up activities.

Course Level		Basic thru Intermediate

Course Content
DAY 1: History of FPPE Source Water Protection Pretreatment Sedimentation/Clarifier Performance Filter Backwashing Interpretation of Filter Profile Data Hydraulic Surges Excessive Filter Run Times Process Monitoring Instrument Calibration, Cleaning, and Preventative Maintenance Attending to Alarms O&M Manuals Propertly Trained and Certified Operators DAY 2: Plant Tours and FPPE Exercises

Approved Industry		Drinking Water

Target Audience
DEP regional Sanitarians, Sanitarian Supervisors, regional FPPE staff, and other related water supply staff.

Training Format		Classroom

Type of Media
Audio Graphic Displays Text

Contact Hours		9.0