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Reservoir Water Quality Analysis

Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.


Course Outline

This course will provide the knowledge for the assessment of reservoir water quality conditions. Water quality parameters will be discussed including chemical and biological characteristics and processes, reservoir releases, tailwater and diagnostic techniques.

This 6 hour course will provide the reader with the knowledge to assess reservoir water quality conditions.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.


Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:

Intended Audience and Benefit

This is intended for environmental engineer, environmental scientists, hydrologists, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, designers, project managers, or anyone with an interest in Reservoir Water Quality Analysis.

Course Introduction

This course will provide the knowledge for the assessment of reservoir water quality conditions. Water quality parameters will be discussed including chemical and biological characteristics and processes, reservoir releases, tailwater and diagnostic techniques.

Course Content

This course will provide the reader with the knowledge to provide assessment for reservoir water quality conditions. The course material is based on the document “Reservoir Water Quality Analysis,” published on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Reservoir Water Quality Analysis

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Course Summary

The information presented in this course provided a detailed overview of the design and maintenance of Reservoir Water Quality Analysis.
 
Using good engineering judgment is always paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course will aid the reader with the knowledge to successfully assess reservoir water quality.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
http://www.noaa.gov/
http://www.epa.gov


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.