Free Course: Tap Water Quality 101
Want to better understand the water you’re drinking? Water quality is a complicated topic, but you can learn the basics through Tap Water Quality 101: Contaminants, Treatment and Testing.
In this course we explore the essentials of drinking water quality in an easy-to-follow structure that includes video and quizzes. Once you’ve completed the course you’ll have a much better understanding of drinking water.
Course content:
- Differences in well water vs city water
- Common contaminants in drinking water
- Popular treatment technologies
- Everything related to water testing and sampling
Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, a student, or a professional seeking to expand your expertise, this course will introduce you to the foundational concepts you need to know about water quality.
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