Advanced Process Control & Groundwater Corrosion Management
Florida Class B and Class A Water Treatment Plant Operators run the state's larger and most complex systems. Since roughly 90% of Florida's drinking water is drawn from the Floridan aquifer (with the Biscayne aquifer serving South Florida and some systems supplementing with surface water), corrosion control and groundwater treatment chemistry are core advanced competencies alongside process math.
Corrosion Control at Scale
Florida groundwater is frequently soft, low-alkalinity, and can be aggressive to distribution piping and household plumbing (a key Lead and Copper Rule concern). Class B/A operators are expected to:
- Interpret Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) trends and adjust corrosion-inhibitor (e.g., orthophosphate/blended phosphate) dosing.
- Understand how pH and alkalinity adjustment (lime, soda ash, or caustic s