Water Treatment Plant Operator Archives

Remove pollutants from domestic and industrial waste. Used water, also known as wastewater, travels through sewer pipes to treatment plants where it is treated and either returned to streams, rivers, and oceans, or used for irrigation .
Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals.
Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.

Followed applicable regulations, including EPA and OSHA, to maintain the safety and environmental compliance for the water and all personnel.
Collected samples to assess water quality, including tests for pH, hardness andsediment levels.
Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
Fresh water is pumped from wells, rivers, streams, or reservoirs to water treatment plants, where it is treated and distributed to customers. Water treatment plant and system operators run the equipment, control the processes, and monitor the plants that treat water to make it safe to drink.

Maintained adequate water storage tank levels and pressures to meet water demand.
Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.
Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
Implemented process changes.
Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings.
Directly supervised all truck rack and assist loaders.
Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.

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