How Do Water Treatment Plants Work?

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For most everyone around the world, turning on your tap and getting fresh clean water is just a way of life. While this might seem to be a simple fact of modern civilization, it's a relatively new innovation in the timeline of human development.
Access to fresh water is one of the largest drivers of creating a modern society, but what allows everyone access to seemingly endless supplies of potable water? It depends on where you live, but chances are behind your tap there's a municipal water treatment plant.
There are two main types of water treatment plants: drinking water and wastewater plants. We'll be focusing in on drinking water plants here, but if you'd like to learn about how wastewater is treated, you can watch a video on the topic here.
Both types of treatment plants serve the purpose of cleaning water, but in general, wastewater treatment plants will output water, or effluent, into streams or rivers and drinking water plants, or potable water treatment plants, will output their treated water into a city's pipe distribution network.
The question still remains, how exactly does one treatment plant take dirty river or well water and turn it into water that is safe to drink? It involves a lot of processing using chemicals, filters, and removing all of the toxins and hazards from a given water source.
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@MarcFavorites 3 жыл бұрын

As a licensed water treatment operator, I was expecting a super basic and dumbed down explanation, but this is a really accurate overview. I was mostly surprised that some of the other lesser known treatment options were explained.

@ConcerningReality 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the seal of approval! I have a civil engineering background so I tried to explain it as best I could!

@maryroserivera5502 2 жыл бұрын

Hi what specific name of chlorine that I can add to water for bath or pool to disinfect

@sinuemedina2550 2 жыл бұрын

What about Flint water?

@pteddygovender6584 Жыл бұрын

Are the pumps in water 💦 or if due to Floods pumps get submerged can they be restored by servicing the pumps. Allimuthu Perumal

@pteddygovender6584 Жыл бұрын

Tongaat Water Treatment Works was flooded since April see the you tube on this Allimuthu Perumal

@darrelllancaster9554 Жыл бұрын

This is truly one of the most important jobs out there. To everyone who does this, Thanks.

@nubnationx2723 3 жыл бұрын

A proud water treatment engineer here!

@Two_Common 3 жыл бұрын

training for my t2 rn!!

@nubnationx2723 3 жыл бұрын

@@Two_Common t2 rn?

@Two_Common 3 жыл бұрын

@@nubnationx2723 yea im turn 18 next week and want to start early

@nubnationx2723 3 жыл бұрын

@@Two_Common engineering technician?

@Two_Common 3 жыл бұрын

@@nubnationx2723 no plant operator

@khajasplettstoesser6668 5 жыл бұрын

I was about to go to sleep then my brain said "how is water filtered?" So I had to find out!

@PlanetHarshatNair 5 жыл бұрын

Curious mind

@bernadethdalumpines4400 4 жыл бұрын

Haha same here

@watertower1 4 жыл бұрын

Same but it started with where does water go when u flush and now I’m here

@muqsitjalal2225 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@ivazadro5857 3 жыл бұрын

Cute 😊

@bleepbloopbleep671 4 жыл бұрын

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@nikwats5723 4 жыл бұрын

Helo

@Rose-bi4je 3 жыл бұрын

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@KF-fx3me 3 жыл бұрын

Here ✋

@lanzleanillo9354 3 жыл бұрын

For our Water and Waste Engineering elective subject 😃

@ryandisanti4968 5 жыл бұрын

Now I know why my water bill is so damn expensive.

@WaterMan416 5 жыл бұрын

While it is relatively expensive to treat water, and it's a critical asset, the cost to replace most distribution system piping is significantly more expensive. The bulk of the money for a water company/authority is underground. The general thumb rule is about $1000 per foot to replace water mains. Differs according to size, but it's an average.

@Kiefty 5 жыл бұрын

It's usually because most water companies profit from it. Fortunately I work for a non profit company so bills aren't so bad here. Most other companies in the UK are extortionate

@Darkskindiplo 5 жыл бұрын

Small price to pay to avoid dysentery. In Utah we’re paying hundredths of a penny per gallon for tap water.

@neol07707 4 жыл бұрын

LMFAO I know right

@kjacoby 4 жыл бұрын

Kiefty the ones that don’t profit usually don’t put any money back into the system either. I’ve worked for both and the private investor owned companies are far superior when it comes to compliance and treatment technology

@mikewagar8631 2 жыл бұрын

20 years in water plants (I now run one) and I never thought about a KZfaq channel. Very cool. I'm at a 17.4 mgd plant in Michigan now, looking forward to a video on this type of plant. I'd be happy to offer any info.

@S6BBZ 2 жыл бұрын

Michigander here, thank u for keeping our water clean!

@coolguy73389 Жыл бұрын

Also a michigander here! Taking an interview for the city of midland water plant today!!

@motoxrider4life745 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a water treatment plant supervisor. And I approve this message

@Crayola123 4 жыл бұрын

I know this was posted a long time ago but thanks to my science teacher told us to watch this video and I really should give her a water bottle after this video. Yes this is for school work

@DK-nv9zu 2 жыл бұрын

I think a bottle of tap water would be more appropriate

@TheNathanDrawdy 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just wanted to say, I found you somehow, and I LOVE how you explain topics like this and wastewater treatment. I've subscribed for sure.

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you!!✌🏻

@mhchoudhurymd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clean water and the people who do it.

@ntazanamulengo1777 3 жыл бұрын

Finished am passing the interview next week....thanks for simple explanation

@curtismiller3619 21 күн бұрын

Great Overview and to the point. I share this with others in our organization to jump start them in the water industry!

@NothinsM 7 ай бұрын

As a licensed water treatment plant operator, I like learning. Even if I know all of this already I still enjoyed watching.

@ilhamandreansyah Жыл бұрын

Ilham Andreansyah - FTI UJ Thank you very much sir for the explanation, on this occasion I learned a lot in this video explain how the flow of processing river water into dringking water . Very interesting and easy to understand.

@WTLowery82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm performing those tests every night this week at the top of every hour here in Georgia. This video is spot on.

@thetruefeatherqueen 11 ай бұрын

So i actually looked this up after talking with a friend in Indonesia, which commonly doesnt have clean tap water in most places. Makes me aware of what I take for granted!

@fatehbouhebila1590 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much .very nice and brief description and explanation. Bravo

@mjay6805 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an educational and informative video. I always thought that it was chemical engineers who designed those treatment plants. Turned out it's civil engineers that are the real brains behind those.

@ConcerningReality 3 жыл бұрын

Yep- and civil engineers have to do a lot of chemistry in their jobs too!

@areeyaamor Жыл бұрын

I like how you explained the processes simply

@hitarthshah2939 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@Yamunch 5 жыл бұрын

this was FANTASTIC! keep up the great work

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will ✌🏻

@thegriffithsfamily7151 4 жыл бұрын

I learned alot of things from this video ♡♡♡♡

@Angelica-go5ml 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! A water treatment plant operator here.

@nareswarisalma8843 Жыл бұрын

awesome video! explains about drinking water plant and the treatment process takes dirty river water or well water and turns it into safe drinking water (coagulation & flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection). water quality and accountability arrangements are also explained.

@johnzeckododa2549 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for being educative

@hsahil_10 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Very well and clear explanation.

@aliffiafita5910 Жыл бұрын

The video is very clear and the steps filmed very nicely, in this way it is easy to follow, thank u for information !

@manyaaggarwal1698 5 жыл бұрын

Speaks clearly

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@daveyt4802 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! Just curious about the disinfection parts.

@OverlordGaming 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great channel!

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mrnalarcon 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@JaykeSapalaran-iq3qs Жыл бұрын

Great video information 👍 thanks for sharing your knowledge ♥️🇵🇭

@soniahabtom1786 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You are very straight to the point about water. I think it is going to help in My science fair project!

@arp9241 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@kaylagbamis9927 Жыл бұрын

Wow all of that to get clean water!

@rengarajan3907 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information 🙏 Please continue to provide information like this.🙏

@FoFoCowboy Жыл бұрын

I don't subscribe much but when I do its because I'm impressed and interested in seeing more. I believe this is the best summarized explanation of a water treatment plant video I've ever seen. It will be an awesome clip to share with people especially students who are interested in learning about the industry. It's a wonder why this type of career is not promoted in grade school especially with the state of our infrastructure today and the future demand for Operators.

@anglerrecehktb4853 4 жыл бұрын

I find it cause I learn to be WTP operator on my job interview in borneo..

@tasyamelinia5905 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this amazing video

@POPMaxsterGod 4 жыл бұрын

As a certified water operator myself. This video is a very good basic overview of what goes on in a water treatment plant. Good job.

@ConcerningReality 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dlo6097 4 жыл бұрын

how did u become a water operator? Im so lost. I just graduated high school.

@POPMaxsterGod 4 жыл бұрын

@@dlo6097 I went to college and finished my degree in mechanical engineering. Got a job with a company that needed a facility tech with some engineering knowledge so I got hired and asked if I could take ove the facility water plant. I agreed, and took over, studied to get my treatment and distribution certifications and now I'm head of the water department.

@POPMaxsterGod 4 жыл бұрын

@@dlo6097 Your best bet is to try to get your certifications in treatment or distribution or both. Contact your local environmental government agency to see what is your state requirements for you to take the exam for level 1 treatment or level 1 distribution. Usually you can take them without any experience at the level 1 in most states. There are 5 levels on each treatment and distribution. Levels 2 through 5 usually require you to have a year or more of experience.

@POPMaxsterGod 4 жыл бұрын

@@dlo6097 Study and get level 1. After that you will have a good chance of getting hired at a low level in any water facility. From there just keep working to gain experience and then get the level 2 and 3 tests on whichever area you like most whether it be water treatment or distribution.

@adithyanaik8497 2 жыл бұрын

thanks, very well made🥰

@sellaindriana120 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and now I know about drinking water plant and the treatment process

@nicolenew1708 7 ай бұрын

THANK YOU

@zerefplayz7532 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so muchhhhh

@EcoperlaGlobal 3 жыл бұрын

Very broadly described!

@PAULLONDEN 3 жыл бұрын

Too many people take clean drinking water for granted .....which is a beautiful and privileged thing . But it wouldn't harm if people appreciated clean water on demand a bit more, and imagine being one day without clean water. Too many people on this planet must do without . It's somewhat strange though that perfect drinking water is used to flush toilets. Which is instrumental that people take fresh water too much for granted , and easily let the tap running while brushing their teeth. There might come times when wars will be fought over fresh water. 👍🏻💧

@qualities9758 Жыл бұрын

Good Video

@anshorisuhendro505 Жыл бұрын

very informative video. really explains overview water treatment process

@nayeemsyed3670 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@AlexD53 4 жыл бұрын

Freeze Frame 6:08 I think I found the thumbnail for 2020

@RV_UGGERILAYA 2 жыл бұрын

Omg where were u these many days.....ur videos are excellent... accurate.... informative....overall awesome ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻...we expect more n more

@muhammadrizkikurniawan6055 Жыл бұрын

Very good explainanation about water treatment process like coagulation, sandfilter, desonfection and etc

@dewaayudinda3774 Жыл бұрын

very helpful and easy to understand. Thnk u

@BlackageOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Insanely Useful Video ❤️🔥😁

@deborahreddy2561 7 ай бұрын

I’m have an exam on this and the teacher never explained it 😬. This saved me, tysm!

@nedwump9187 Жыл бұрын

I spent so long trying to figure out water treatment. Every single source I found was either poorly explained, way too basic or too complex. Thank you so much for clearly laying the steps out

@muhammadrafif7325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you,this Vidio is very educational and understandable

@jeddcedricremoroza-mb4ed 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. I own a small Water Refilling Station with this kind of information I understood more and I can improve my water treatment and make water more safe and delicious to drink

@kellycaldwell3537 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I watched your waste water video often during school and wish you had had a fresh water version. Now that you have one maybe it will get more people interested in the industry. We are almost always short handed because so many operators are retiring. Its a great job if you enjoy casual chemistry, critical thinking, and being part of the secret backbone to civilization. Anyway, great video.

@vaseemyousuf5235 3 жыл бұрын

Hi where are h from

@scottclute8413 2 жыл бұрын

Please Kelly in response to your statement. Where would one apply? Any local city?

@TheSlaj4496 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottclute8413 I work in wastewater but yes usually your local city or county government.

@Spitsonyou 3 жыл бұрын

good video, I always wondered how water was purified since I have to drink so much now

@xeozspitfirex8595 4 жыл бұрын

i know about this i just shared it to learn others about it ... hope it helps

@ryandisanti4968 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are so fascinating. Keep it up! I don't know how you don't have more subs

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!✌🏻

@PankajKumar-vi6rp 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks u very much . Though I know every details of water treatment plant , but didn't know about the pressure(40psi) required to be maintained. Do a video related to paint shop industry.

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting topic, I’ll take a look!

@ayuniristanti8853 Жыл бұрын

Your video very informative. This video explain about how to process water river into safe drinking water

@skywalkadre317 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best edited educational video I've watched, i just came across your channel with my curiosity for how water is treated. The edits and format is awesome, you give details with great visual examples, great video all around. Makes me want to watch more.

@ologunduduiyanuoluwavincen6170 2 жыл бұрын

I must say, this is really explicit👌😍

@abhishekpatil3466 9 ай бұрын

Radhe radhe😊

@sitizahrarisnaalviani6081 Жыл бұрын

The information is so interesting, this process can transform river water into drinking water -FTI UJ

@vipleather 5 жыл бұрын

I have a well and I do it myself with UV and RO. Haven’t got sick yet.

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! With well water and UV/RO, I bet you’ve got cleaner water than many taps

@devilred1971 5 жыл бұрын

I have well water it’s got a lot of iron in it but other than that it tastes fine ... I do worry about contamination of the aquifer though so I use filtered pitchers to help (at least I hope they do!)

@realerdealers1924 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Kamal25217 5 ай бұрын

My.son came to bed and instead of Story he watched this informative video. Thank you 🎉

@KSudS_ 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Seems like you described only external water treatment only. Great job!!!

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

What? This applies to all water treatment. What do you mean by “internal water treatment???”

@Andrew-yl7lm 4 жыл бұрын

@@ConcerningReality...Urination? :p

@agems56 2 жыл бұрын

Now I get it! Sikome Lake is basically one giant Sand Filter before swimmers effluent enters the Bow River! That explains the Swimmer's Itch afterwards!

@KailelleXD Жыл бұрын

Anyone else come here after hearing about Jackson Mississippi?

@breatheinandout6755 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this...now iam ready to write my assignment.,....

@subaithanasreen192 6 ай бұрын

very well explained

@Sir-Jay 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for helping me study

@fearlessandfocused6747 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this today

@praisesinoltd5177 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making such video, shows very clearly how the water treatment plant works, we can supply the flocculant used to treat the water, any companies intersted can send me message.

@mayankpatel8816 3 жыл бұрын

Good information 👍

@davidcano4587 4 жыл бұрын

Good video!

@ActualStawman 3 жыл бұрын

Love water love life

@cck0728 5 жыл бұрын

As usual excellent video. Can you make a video about MSF (Multi stage flashing) or MED for water distillation? Looking forward for your good videos.

@frankr9348 4 жыл бұрын

are you in water tech?

@strategistj.baguilat9996 4 жыл бұрын

In the Philippines, we mostly rely on buying drinking water from certified small business that have their own equipment.

@DynamicHaze 5 жыл бұрын

I was quite fascinated with this specific topic for a long time. There's this company or process called blue water if I'm not mistaken, it uses multiple steps, magnets, ozone all of that.

@ShobhaKumari-st6je 4 жыл бұрын

Vvg

@karl-uweschmitz1628 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and good animation. Smaller sedimentation tanks can be build using lamella clarifiers

@karl-uweschmitz1628 5 жыл бұрын

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@arifahradhiah8152 5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing my internship at water treatment plant. They need me to find out why is PAC doesn't worked so well at the first plant ( as an alternative, they use alum + lime) but at the same time it works very well at the second plant even both plants came from similar water source? Thank you

@rico5622 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@RyanMorgan-uq6ms 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to HMS and specifically Mrs Mall for making us watch this

@americasalinas2868 Жыл бұрын

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@joshyy9417 Жыл бұрын

i swear out teacher showed us this in class in primary/middle school

@starkeaqua Жыл бұрын

great video

@hamdimorad4840 5 жыл бұрын

Great work. Even though I've learned this whole process in french, however I completly understood it. I was hoping at the end of the video to talk about the reverse osmosis and explain it. Thank you

@ConcerningReality 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great topic for another video! I’ll put that on my list🙂

@SohaibSohaibss 4 жыл бұрын

Where are you from i bet you are from Algeria right or north Africa country

@evecampbell5727 3 жыл бұрын

I love france

@yeheshinilasanthika5827 2 жыл бұрын

I was studying

@mbrmembranemanufacturer 3 жыл бұрын

nice video!

@kapatid_fred 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Friend, shout out friend.thank you

@bernilwatersolutionsandtec4148 3 жыл бұрын

It's usually chemical engineers not civil engineers are apt for water treatment plant operation. Remember chemicals are handled in water treatment plant. Civil engineers are only involve during civil works and construction of the water treatment plant after the chemical engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer and process control engineer have designed it properly.

@bruceringrose7539 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly in your country, but in the US, the civil engineer is the lead discipline for these types of projects. In small projects (