Water Treatment
Laboratory Objectives
To demonstrate processes and methods used in the evaluation and treatment of water.
Grading
The laboratory grade is based on attendance, participation, and memos. Students receive 10 points for each lab that they attend; however, at least 5 points will be deducted for poor participation (e.g., arriving late or poor attention). A maximum of 20 points can be received for each memo.
Lab Memos
A lab memo will be required for most laboratory sessions. Students are encouraged to work together, but lab memos must be developed independently. Students will share data. Sharing data and working together does not include copying lab memos or the supporting calculations. Lab memos are due at the beginning of the next laboratory session, unless you are told otherwise. At least 5 points will be deducted for late memos
Attendance
Arrive on time! You must speak to me before the lab if you will be absent (except in the case of an emergency). Remember that a lab report must be completed and submitted for each lab, even if you miss the lab session.
Lab Schedule (tentative) Description
January 25 Introduction and Calibration Curve
February 1 Probes
February 8 Coliform
February 15 Field Trip
February 22 Atomic Adsorption and Ion Chromatograph
March 1 Alkalinity, Hardness, and Softening
March 8 Jar Test
April 5

Carbon Adsorption
April 12 Water Quality Assessment
April 19 Pilot/Bench-scale Water Treatment Plant
May 3 Pilot/Bench-scale Water Treatment Plant
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