In this lecture you will gain a better understanding of the importance of pretreatment program testing for water reclamation and drinking water utilities. You will see examples of issues that can arise in the utility if toxic loads are sent to our treatment plants. You will then learn about some of the compatible contaminant laboratory testing requirements for a pretreatment program, and the important role that the laboratory plays in keeping the treatment plant safe.

Title: Protecting Our Treatment Plants: Pretreatment Testing

Section 1: Overview of Pretreatment Program

Section 2: Issues that can arise from toxic discharges

Section 3: Compatible contaminant laboratory testing

Section 4: The laboratory’s role in helping to keep the plant safe