Last week in our water treatment community, discussions centered around continuing education and practical tools in the field. Members shared valuable input on the best Continuing Education (CEU) courses for emerging technologies like PFAS and MBR design. Practical advice was also exchanged on permanganate pre-oxidation dosing, an important topic for those dealing with specific water treatment challenges. There was particular interest in equipment recommendations, with a lively debate on the best portable turbidity meters for continuous use.
This Week’s Hot Topics
Best CEU courses for PFAS and MBR design
This thread offers great insights for those looking to expand their expertise in PFAS and MBR design, essential areas in modern water treatment. Read more here
Permanganate pre-oxidation dosing help
A discussion full of practical advice on dosing strategies, invaluable for anyone managing oxidation processes in their treatment systems. Read more here
CE options for PFAS plant design
Explore options for further education that focus on PFAS plant design, a critical component for advanced treatment facilities. Read more here
Best portable turbidity meter for 24/7 use
Find recommendations and reviews on the most reliable turbidity meters for around-the-clock operations, a key tool for fieldwork efficiency. Read more here
Looking forward to another week of shared knowledge and professional growth in our community.
I’ve had the best results with AWWA’s “PFAS Treatment and Compliance” eLearning paired with EPA’s PFAS webinar series (https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-webinars) — practical on GAC vs IX and media changeout triggers without turning into a rabbit hole. CEU acceptance is fickle by state, so double-check with your board; which state and plant size are you targeting?
, chasing CEUs is a pain — give ITRC’s PFAS training a look (Online Training - ITRC | ITRC); it’s free and many state boards give credit, with solid GAC/IX case studies. Small catch: a few states need pre-approval, so submit the agenda/certificate ahead of time. Since you mentioned “permanganate pre-oxidation dosing,” anyone have a quick module or calc sheet that ties KMnO4 demand jar tests to PFAS pretreatment?
But quick example: the CEU that helped most for me was a hands-on PFAS sampling/QA class that made us run field blanks and ditch PTFE tape; it cut false hits during GAC/IX startup. When shopping, pick something that teaches breakthrough-curve based lead/lag changeout planning and sanity-checks with EPA’s Treatability Database (Drinking Water Treatability Database); @SamRivera, curious what you’ve seen that models swap-outs well.