Please Note: Although this workshop is offered in conjunction with the 2025 North Dakota Water & Pollution Control Conference, it is open to all interested participants. The registration link will lead you to an external website.

Location: Fargo Holiday Inn, Frontier Room; 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Cost: Complimentary.

Description: This workshop provides attendees with an overview of chlorine disinfection of drinking water. Topics include why systems disinfect, how chlorine works to disinfect, handling and storing chlorine safely, operation and maintenance of disinfection equipment, chlorine residual in the distribution system, disinfection math, and other topics.

Training Objectives:

• Introduce attendees to the concept of disinfection and why systems typically use chlorine
• Discuss various aspects of chlorination, such as chemical processes and equipment used
• Provide information on disinfection that operators can utilize at their facility and help them pass certification exams
• Provide examples of when math is used in the disinfection process
• Quiz attendees so they can assess their understanding of chlorine disinfection
• Provide attendees with additional resources to further learn about aspects of disinfection

Trainer: Tucker Colvin, Research Scientist, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

CECs: This training is approved for 4 continuing education credits by North Dakota DEQ. 

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people
• Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

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