Course Overview

Designed for operators and managers in the water industry, this course will include step by step calculations for reference and is an excellent course for participants to prepare for the math section in their Certification Exams, often a cause of stress and anxiety for many operators.

This course is suitable for both Water Treatment & Water Distribution Operators

The course will give participants an understanding of:

  • Which math formula to use and how to apply the formula to a math problem
  • Conversions needed to complete the math formulas
  • How to calculate areas, and volumes
  • How to calculate velocities and flows in a water system
  • How to calculate a chemical dosage and the amount of chemical to use for a given volume of water
  • Calculate the horsepower needed to lift a given volume against a given head
  • Calculate the efficiencies of your water treatment process
  • Calculate filter loading rate and filter backwash rate
  • Importance of detention time in water treatment and how to calculate it


Duration & Credits

2.0 Day • 1.4 CEU


Upcoming Course Dates / Locations

  • April 2 - 3, 2024 / London
  • April 2 - 3, 2024 / Ottawa
  • June 6 - 7, 2024 / Barrie
  • June 6 - 7, 2024 / Kingston

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* All course fees include 13% HST tax