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Lime Soda Softening Process for WTP Operators

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A series of three videos explaining the precipitative softening process to water plant operators. Includes practical math and dosage problems. Includes math questions for operational situations in the model plant. This is intermediate to advanced material. A calculator is needed.

Water Treatment Plant Practical Math Series

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A series of math examples based on the Lake County, OH WTPs. Written and edited by Nick Pizzi, author of the AWWA Book “Water Treatment Operator Handbook”. This playlist will help prepare operators for optimization efforts and for exam preparation. This is intermediate to advanced material.

Water Treatment Advanced Topics for Water Treatment Plant Operators

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A series of advanced topics for experienced water plant operators. Videos created by Nick Pizzi, author and trainer who is offering some advanced topics for seasoned operators. Check back often for additional videos soon to come. See if you can do the math.

Practical Math for Water Plant Operators

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This is a series of math questions based on operational examples of actual water plants such as the Lake County, Ohio Aquarius and Bacon Road WTPs, and also some material on lime softening. The material is presented by Nick Pizzi, author of several water operator training books. Nick has been helping operators pass exams and run their treatment facilities since the 1970’s. For operators who learn best by asking the question:”How does this math apply to my plant?” See if you can answer the questions correctly – it will help you prepare for exams. Check back often to see future videos soon to be uploaded.

Water Operator Math

A series of short videos about a variety of math problems that water plant and distribution system operators face on their licensing exams. Nick Pizzi, instructor and author of several AWWA texts, teaches in these videos on several topics including hydraulics, operations, and related topics. Basic level