100035 - Applied Math and Basic Science for Waterworks Operators

Overview

Do you need to brush up on your applied math skills? Do you understand the basic sciences associated with water treatment operations? Nearly everyone who works at a waterworks facility is facing these challenges. 

To address this training need, Virginia Tech in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) developed a short course that covers the math and science of real-world, water treatment applications. It is an intensive course that builds from introductory, basic skills to the application of many important principles. Topics include the calculation of chemical feed rates, interpreting pump curves, interpreting water quality data, selecting the best coagulant dosage, calculating filter rates, interpreting water treatment regulations, and much more. 

The course materials include a manual expressly designed for the short course and a student workbook that provides examples used for in-class exercises and homework assignments. Near the end of the week, participants will work in small groups on a comprehensive example that ties all the course lessons together, and individually work at computers to solve water treatment problems.

Course instructors have been carefully selected based on their experience in the water treatment field, presentation skills, and experience in teaching operator training courses. The instructors come from Virginia Tech, the VDH, and municipalities. 

Location Information

Location:

The Westin Richmond
6631 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA, 23230

Lodgers will be responsible for reserving their hotel rooms utilizing the link in the confirmation email. Reservations made after the hotel cutoff date of May 19, 2025, may not be at the group rate and attendees may be responsible for those charges.

Agenda/Schedule

Monday, June 9 - 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday, June 10 - 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday, June 11 - 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday, June 12 - 8am - 5:30pm
Friday, June 13 - 8am - 12pm