by Mark Ogrentz | Dec 8, 2023
short story about the important contribution to community health by a water operator. Testing and notification regarding total coliform. LINKS Impact of a Skilled Water Operator
by Mark Ogrentz | Dec 8, 2023
Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on water quality issues. Topics include the importance of clean water, the scarcity of fresh water, tap water contamination sources, and ways...
by Mark Ogrentz | Dec 8, 2023
Formula and conversion sheet for water and wastewater operators. LINKS Water Treatment of Distribution Operator Math Reference Sheet
by Mark Ogrentz | Dec 8, 2023
Students learn about the techniques engineers have developed for changing ocean water into drinking water, including thermal and membrane desalination. LINKS Ocean Water Desalination Lesson
by Mark Ogrentz | Dec 8, 2023
In this hands-on activity, student groups design, build, test and improve devices to pump water as if they were engineers helping a rural village meet their drinking water supply. Students keep track of their materials costs, and calculate power and cost efficiencies...
