Drinking Water Treatment 101

EUCI

Drinking Water Treatment 101

May 6 - 7, 2026 Online :: Central Time

Drinking water utilities operate at the front line of public health protection, where regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and safety are inseparable responsibilities. Increasingly complex federal and state regulations, evolving contaminant profiles, aging infrastructure, and heightened public scrutiny are placing unprecedented demands on water treatment systems and the professionals who operate them.

This introductory course will provide a comprehensive foundation in drinking water treatment, covering key regulatory requirements, essential and emerging treatment processes, and modern monitoring tools and software. Participants will also gain insight into the following processes used in treatment system design and operations:

Facility maintenance
Instrumentation
Fundamental math and calculations

Register today to strengthen your understanding of treatment processes, compliance requirements, and monitoring practices that support safe, reliable drinking water service and protect public health.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the key provisions of applicable state and federal requirements, and associated monitoring, reporting, and public notification obligations
Identify physical, chemical, and biological water quality parameters, including emerging contaminants
Explain the principles, objectives, and operational considerations of conventional drinking water treatment processes, including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, corrosion control, and softening
Evaluate advanced and emerging drinking water treatment technologies
Demonstrate the use of process control systems, monitoring tools, and operational data to support treatment optimization, compliance monitoring, and system reliability
Differentiate key drinking water treatment facility design features and operational practices
Apply fundamental mathematical calculations used in drinking water treatment operations, including flow rates, chemical dosages, disinfection CT values, unit conversions, and capacity assessments
Review cost, safety, security, asset management, audit preparedness, and emergency response considerations relevant to the operation and management of drinking water treatment facilities

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Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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This event has passed and cannot be registered for. If you would like to see if this event will be offered again please reach out to [email protected]

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before April 03, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Day one

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Day two

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Agenda

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In & Welcome

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In & Welcome

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Course Timing

Overview of Drinking Water Regulations

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs)
State-specific regulatory frameworks
Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and monitoring requirements
Public notification and Consumer Confidence Reports

Water Quality Parameters and Contaminants

Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics
Emerging contaminants (PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals)
Source water quality assessment
Source water protection

Fundamental Treatment Processes

Coagulation and flocculation
Sedimentation and clarification
Filtration methods (granular media, membrane)
Disinfection methods (chlorine, UV, ozone)
Corrosion control and pH adjustment
Softening and ion exchange

New and Trending Treatment Technologies

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis
Activated carbon absorption
Biological filtration
PFAS treatment innovations
Mobile and modular treatment systems

Process Control, Monitoring, and Automation

SCADA systems and remote monitoring
Online sensors and analyzers (turbidity, chlorine residual, pH)
Laboratory testing and quality assurance
Real-time data collection and interpretation
Software tools for operations and compliance

Agenda

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:45 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Timing

Facility Design and Operations

Typical treatment plant layouts
Flow measurement and control
Instrumentation and calibration basics
Preventive maintenance programs
Operator certification considerations

Math and Calculations for Treatment Operations

Flow rate and detention time
Dosage and chemical feed calculations
CT (concentration × time) disinfection calculations
Unit conversions and dilution formulas
Filter loading rate and backwash rate
Demand forecasting and capacity planning

Miscellaneous Topics to be Considered

Cost considerations in treatment system design, operation, and chemical usage
Operator safety protocols and risk mitigation practices
Physical and cybersecurity measures for treatment facilities
Internal and regulatory audits: preparation, documentation, and follow-up
Asset management and lifecycle planning
Emergency response planning and system resiliency

Instructor

Todd F. Brewer, PhD, PE

Deputy Director of Water Quality & Treatment

Aurora Water

Todd F. Brewer, PhD, PE is the Deputy Director of Water Quality & Treatment for Aurora Water in Aurora, CO. He holds a doctorate and PE in Environmental Engineering, a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, and bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics. With 30+ years of experience in water quality, treatment optimization, research, and teaching, Todd has held positions related to the protection of public health and water quality management at several utilities. He also served as the Senior Manager of the Partnership for Safe Water and Partnership for Clean Water Programs, optimizing initiatives to help utilities across the United States and Canada continuously improve their drinking water treatment, distribution operations, and wastewater treatment.

Alongside his career in the utility industry, Todd has nearly 30 years of university-level teaching experience, has held faculty positions at multiple universities, and has taught dozens of continuing education courses for operator and laboratory analyst certifications. He has served on the EPA Science Advisory Board and the Certification Exam Review Boards in both Oklahoma and Missouri. Additionally, Todd has held several operator licenses throughout his career in drinking water treatment, distribution operations, and laboratory analysis for both drinking water and wastewater.

Continuing Education Credits

IACET

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, open discussion, and question and answer sessions.

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

Cpe EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event. Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for professionals responsible for the treatment, compliance, operation, and oversight of drinking water systems.

Water Treatment Plant Operators (all certification levels)
Lead, Chief, and Senior Operators
Water Utility and Operations Managers
Treatment Superintendents and Supervisors
Compliance and Water Quality Managers
Environmental, Process, and Water Treatment Engineers
Regulatory and Public Health Professionals
Facility and Infrastructure Managers
Technical Services and Applications Engineers