17. Handling and Disposal of Process Wastes Objectives

Following completion of Chapter 17, students should be able to:

  1. Explain why the operators of water treatment plants should be concerned about the handling and disposal of process wastes.
  2. Identify the sources of water treatment plant wastes.
  3. Drain and clean sedimentation tanks.
  4. Discharge process wastes to collection systems (sewers).
  5. Operate and maintain backwash recovery ponds (lagoons) and sludge drying beds.
  6. Dispose of process wastes.
  7. Safely operate and maintain sludge handling and disposal equipment.
  8. Monitor and report on the disposal of process wastes.

The main purpose of this chapter is to teach operators how to safely operate and maintain processes used to handle and dispose of process wastes.

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