Course: BFM 203 Water Treatment and Control

Lecture

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Daily Operation

Many tasks are performed regularly in the utility, as listed below:

- Prepare a list of daily tasks.
- Write and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Develop and maintain daily logs of plant operating parameters.
- Determine when to order chemicals.
- Schedule time to perform preventive maintenance.
- Perform corrective maintenance as needed.
- Monitor automatic plant processes for correct operation.
- Always make time to learn more about water treatment and teach new operators on a daily basis.

A list of daily operating tasks may be different for each treatment plant or system, and is dependent on treatment techniques and equipment. It is important to regularly walk through each area of operation to confirm proper operation and identify problems that may not be identified through remote monitoring.

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