Chemical Contaminants 201 Continuing Education Professional Development Course
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CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS 201 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE 2 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 Printing and Saving Instructions The best thing to do is to download this pdf document to your computer desktop and open it with Adobe Acrobat reader. Adobe Acrobat reader is a free computer software program and you can find it at Adobe Acrobat’s website. You can complete the course by viewing the course materials on your computer or you can print it out. Once you’ve paid for the course, we’ll give you permission to print this document. Printing Instructions: If you are going to print this document, this document is designed to be printed double-sided or duplexed but can be single-sided. This course booklet does not have the assignment. Please visit our website and download the assignment also. Internet Link to Assignment… http://www.abctlc.com/PDF/CC201ASS.pdf State Approval Listing Link, check to see if your State accepts or has pre- approved this course. Not all States are listed. Not all courses are listed. Do not solely trust our list for it may be outdated. It is your sole responsibility to ensure this course is accepted for credit. No refunds. Professional Engineers; Most states will accept our courses for credit but we do not officially list the States or Agencies acceptance or approvals. State Approval Listing URL… http://www.tlch2o.com/PDF/CEU%20State%20Approvals.pdf You can obtain a printed version from TLC for an additional $69.95 plus shipping charges. All downloads are electronically tracked and monitored for security purposes. 3 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 Copyright Notice ©2000 – 2018 Technical Learning College (TLC) No part of this work may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without TLC’s prior written approval. Permission has been sought for all images and text where we believe copyright exists and where the copyright holder is traceable and contactable. All material that is not credited or acknowledged is the copyright of Technical Learning College. This information is intended for educational purposes only. Most unaccredited photographs have been taken by TLC instructors or TLC students. We will be pleased to hear from any copyright holder and will make good on your work if any unintentional copyright infringements were made as soon as these issues are brought to the editor's attention. Every possible effort is made to ensure that all information provided in this course is accurate. All written, graphic, photographic or other material is provided for information only. Therefore, Technical Learning College accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the application or misuse of any information included herein. Requests for acknowledgements or for permission to make copies should be made to the following address: TLC Editor P.O. Box 3060 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. TLC is not liable for errors or omissions appearing in this document. 4 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 Contributing Editors Rusty Randall Course Proctor 12 years of course protecting experience and administrative duties with TLC. Degree in Mass Communications. Bubba Jenkins, course researcher and office administrator. 5 years’ experience with TLC. Phoenix University. Joseph Camerata Technical Writer, S.M.E., has a BS in Management with honors (magna cum laude). He retired as a Chemist in 2006 having worked in the field of chemical, environmental, and industrial hygiene sampling and analysis for 40 years. He has been a professional presenter at an EPA analytical conference at the Biosphere in Arizona and a presenter at an AWWA conference in Mesa, Arizona. He also taught safety classes at the Honeywell and City of Phoenix, and is a motivational/inspirational speaker nationally and internationally. Dr. Eric Pearce Technical Writer, S.M.E., chemistry and biological review. Doctorate in science education. Instructor, State College of Technology, Environmental, Health and Safety Technology, Water/Wastewater Operator Training Courses. Dr. Pete Greer Technical Writer, S.M.E., retired biology instructor. Chemistry and biological review. 17 years as a high school instructor and national expert on science. Jack White, Environmental, Health Issues, Safety expert, Art Credits. Peter Easterberg, Technical Writer, Copy Editor Detail-oriented technical writer/technical editor/desktop publisher/copy editor. 17 years’ experience editing and writing feasibility and trade-off studies, test procedures, specifications, user manuals, company policies, HR forms, and ISO-9000 documents. Glossary References Benenson, Abram S., editor. 1990. Control of Communicable Diseases in Man. 15th ed. Baltimore: Victor Graphics, Inc. Foster, Laurence, M.D. 1985. “Waterborne Disease - It’s Our Job to Prevent It”. PIPELINE newsletter, Oregon Health Division, Drinking Water Program, Portland, Oregon 1(4 ): 1-3. Foster, Laurence, M.D. 1990. “Waterborne Disease,” Methods for the Investigation and Prevention of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks. Ed. Gunther F. Craun. Cincinnati: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency All other unacknowledged references are in the Water/ Wastewater Sampling and Water Chemistry Courses. 5 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 Some States and many employers require the final exam to be proctored. Do not solely depend on TLC’s Approval list for it may be outdated. A second certificate of completion for a second State Agency $50 processing fee. Most of our students prefer to do the assignment in Word and e-mail or fax the assignment back to us. We also teach this course in a conventional hands-on class. Call us and schedule a class today. 6 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 Important Information about this Manual This manual has been prepared to assist employees in the general awareness of water and wastewater regulatory sampling and in dealing with often-complex procedures and requirements for safely handling hazardous and toxic materials. The scope of the material is quite large, requiring a major effort to bring it under control. Employee health and safety, as well as that of the public, depend upon careful application of federal and state regulations and safe working procedures. This manual will cover general laws, regulations, required procedures and work rules relating to water and wastewater sampling. It should be noted, however, that the federal and state regulations are an ongoing process and subject to change over time. For this reason, a list of resources and hyperlinks is provided to assist in obtaining the most up-to- date information on various subjects. This manual is a guidance document for employees who are involved with water quality and pollution control. It is not designed to meet the full requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Department of Labor-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. This course manual will provide general guidance and should not be used as a preliminary basis for developing general water/wastewater sampling plans. This document is not a detailed water/wastewater textbook or a comprehensive source book on water/wastewater rules and regulations. Technical Learning College makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the absolute correctness or appropriateness of the information in this manual and assumes no responsibility in connection with the implementation of this information. It cannot be assumed that this manual contains all measures and concepts required for specific conditions or circumstances. This document should be used for guidance and is not considered a legal document. Individuals who are responsible for water/wastewater sampling and the health and safety of workers at hazardous waste sites should obtain and comply with the most recent federal, state, and local regulations relevant to these sites and are urged to consult with OSHA, EPA and other appropriate federal, state and local agencies. 7 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 8 Chemical Contaminants 201 1st Edition TLC (928) 468-0665 CEU Course Description CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS 201 CEU TRAINING COURSE This CEU course is a review of commonly found chemical and elemental contaminants in water and wastewater. The majority of the course information will come from Environmental Protection Agency’s Rules and Regulation related to water quality, water sampling and treated effluent standards. This course will also cover water sampling techniques, contaminant identification, general water quality/sampling operations and MCLs. This course will apply to all categories of water and wastewater treatment, but is applicable to pretreatment and distribution/groundwater production as well. As water / wastewater treatment professionals, it is our responsibility to identify, and control all recognized chemical contaminants to EPA’s minimum standards, and provide drinking water/ effluent that meets minimum drinking water or CWA standards. Industrial, agricultural, and domestic wastes can contribute to the pollution of water, and water pollutants can damage human and animal health. One of the most important categories of water pollutants is inorganic chemical. These inorganic chemicals are usually substances of mineral origin. Metals, salt, and minerals are examples of inorganic chemicals. Audience Attention Pretreatment Operators, Laboratory Technicians,