How Do Water Treatment Plants Work?

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  • @ConcerningReality
    @ConcerningReality  5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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  • @MarcFavorites
    @MarcFavorites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    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
      @ConcerningReality  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @maryroserivera5502
      @maryroserivera5502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sinuemedina2550
      @sinuemedina2550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What about Flint water?

    • @pteddygovender6584
      @pteddygovender6584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @pteddygovender6584
      @pteddygovender6584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @darrelllancaster9554
    @darrelllancaster9554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

  • @nubnationx2723
    @nubnationx2723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    A proud water treatment engineer here!

    • @Two_Common
      @Two_Common 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      training for my t2 rn!!

    • @nubnationx2723
      @nubnationx2723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Two_Common t2 rn?

    • @Two_Common
      @Two_Common 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nubnationx2723
      @nubnationx2723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Two_Common engineering technician?

    • @Two_Common
      @Two_Common 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nubnationx2723 no plant operator

  • @mikewagar8631
    @mikewagar8631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    20 years in water plants (I now run one) and I never thought about a TH-cam 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
      @S6BBZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Michigander here, thank u for keeping our water clean!

    • @coolguy73389
      @coolguy73389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @khajasplettstoesser6668
    @khajasplettstoesser6668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +562

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

  • @bleepbloopbleep671
    @bleepbloopbleep671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Who else is watching for school work during quarantine

    • @nikwats5723
      @nikwats5723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Helo

    • @Rose-bi4je
      @Rose-bi4je 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ఌsᴛʀᴀᴡʙᴇʀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴡఌ me i have an assessment

    • @KF-fx3me
      @KF-fx3me 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here ✋

    • @lanzleanillo9354
      @lanzleanillo9354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For our Water and Waste Engineering elective subject 😃

  • @motoxrider4life745
    @motoxrider4life745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @ryandisanti4968
    @ryandisanti4968 6 ปีที่แล้ว +274

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

    • @WaterMan416
      @WaterMan416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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
      @Kiefty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @Darkskindiplo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @neol07707
      @neol07707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMFAO I know right

    • @kjacoby
      @kjacoby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

  • @NothinsM
    @NothinsM ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @POPMaxsterGod
    @POPMaxsterGod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @ConcerningReality  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @dlo6097
      @dlo6097 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @POPMaxsterGod
      @POPMaxsterGod 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @POPMaxsterGod 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @POPMaxsterGod 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @ntazanamulengo1777
    @ntazanamulengo1777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @curtismiller3619
    @curtismiller3619 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @thetruefeatherqueen
    @thetruefeatherqueen ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @WTLowery82
    @WTLowery82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Crayola123
    @Crayola123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @DK-nv9zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think a bottle of tap water would be more appropriate

  • @mhchoudhurymd
    @mhchoudhurymd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mjayle
    @mjayle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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
      @ConcerningReality  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ilhamandreansyah
    @ilhamandreansyah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @TheNathanDrawdy
    @TheNathanDrawdy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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.

  • @nedwump9187
    @nedwump9187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @aliffiafita5910
    @aliffiafita5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @JaykeSapalaran-iq3qs
    @JaykeSapalaran-iq3qs ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Angelica-go5ml
    @Angelica-go5ml 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! A water treatment plant operator here.

  • @jeddcedricremoroza-mb4ed
    @jeddcedricremoroza-mb4ed 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @FoFoCowboy
    @FoFoCowboy ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @kellycaldwell3537
    @kellycaldwell3537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @vaseemyousuf5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi where are h from

    • @scottclute8413
      @scottclute8413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @TheSlaj4496
      @TheSlaj4496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @minguitoirishmie7377
    @minguitoirishmie7377 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you for this, big help for our research!

  • @areeyaamor
    @areeyaamor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how you explained the processes simply

  • @deborahreddy2561
    @deborahreddy2561 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @muhammadrizkikurniawan6055
    @muhammadrizkikurniawan6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fatehbouhebila1590
    @fatehbouhebila1590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sitizahrarisnaalviani6081
    @sitizahrarisnaalviani6081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nareswarisalma8843
    @nareswarisalma8843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @sellaindriana120
    @sellaindriana120 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ayuniristanti8853
    @ayuniristanti8853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RV_UGGERILAYA
    @RV_UGGERILAYA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Kamal25217
    @Kamal25217 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @thegriffithsfamily7151
    @thegriffithsfamily7151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @agems56
    @agems56 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @ManojSharma-gc4xy.i
    @ManojSharma-gc4xy.i 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @hsahil_10
    @hsahil_10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much. Very well and clear explanation.

  • @dewaayudinda3774
    @dewaayudinda3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful and easy to understand. Thnk u

  • @PAULLONDEN
    @PAULLONDEN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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. 👍🏻💧

  • @muhammadrafif7325
    @muhammadrafif7325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you,this Vidio is very educational
    and understandable

  • @tasyamelinia5905
    @tasyamelinia5905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for this amazing video

  • @Yamunch
    @Yamunch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this was FANTASTIC! keep up the great work

  • @johnzeckododa2549
    @johnzeckododa2549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for being educative

  • @BlackageOfficial
    @BlackageOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Insanely Useful Video ❤️🔥😁

  • @ologunduduiyanuoluwavincen6170
    @ologunduduiyanuoluwavincen6170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must say, this is really explicit👌😍

  • @americasalinas2868
    @americasalinas2868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nghe mà ưng hết cả tai , đức phúc cover mãi đỉnh

  • @rengarajan3907
    @rengarajan3907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OverlordGaming
    @OverlordGaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent video, great channel!

  • @DynamicHaze
    @DynamicHaze 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

  • @AndieZ4U2
    @AndieZ4U2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant believe im even watching this. but i have to. its the right thing to do for my community.

  • @qualities9758
    @qualities9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Video

  • @LethalgasRipper
    @LethalgasRipper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @breatheinandout6755
    @breatheinandout6755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @anshorisuhendro505
    @anshorisuhendro505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very informative video. really explains overview water treatment process

  • @kaylagbamis9927
    @kaylagbamis9927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow all of that to get clean water!

  • @daveyt4802
    @daveyt4802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great information! Just curious about the disinfection parts.

  • @vipleather
    @vipleather 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @ConcerningReality
      @ConcerningReality  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @kapatid_fred
    @kapatid_fred 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Friend, shout out friend.thank you

  • @PankajKumar-vi6rp
    @PankajKumar-vi6rp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @KSudS_
    @KSudS_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ConcerningReality
      @ConcerningReality  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Andrew-yl7lm
      @Andrew-yl7lm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ConcerningReality...Urination? :p

  • @starkeaqua
    @starkeaqua 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video

  • @subaithanasreen192
    @subaithanasreen192 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very well explained

  • @Spitsonyou
    @Spitsonyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidbarnett1631
    @davidbarnett1631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just registered for school, in waste water. Hopefully it’s a good career choice.

  • @kjacoby
    @kjacoby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You forgot to mention potassium permanganate or now more popular sodium permanganate which is an oxidizer used before the coagulant. Great video though

  • @strategistj.baguilat9996
    @strategistj.baguilat9996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bradbaker3271
    @bradbaker3271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video, very informative. I was a little confused by the disinfection portion. Are you saying chloramines cause DBPs and are used more often than chlorine? It is my understanding that chlorine is used more often than chloramines (especially as a primary disinfectant). Also, chloramines are often used to lessen the occurrence of DBPs (as compared to chlorine).

  • @Sir-Jay
    @Sir-Jay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for helping me study

  • @skywalkadre317
    @skywalkadre317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @abhishekpatil3466
    @abhishekpatil3466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Radhe radhe😊

  • @xeozspitfirex8595
    @xeozspitfirex8595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @adithyanaik8497
    @adithyanaik8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks, very well made🥰

  • @arp9241
    @arp9241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks!

  • @karl-uweschmitz1628
    @karl-uweschmitz1628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @karl-uweschmitz1628
      @karl-uweschmitz1628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/wyz49PewhVk/w-d-xo.html

    • @arifahradhiah8152
      @arifahradhiah8152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @fattyOmar1785
    @fattyOmar1785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very informational:) 👍

    • @goldenmixpe
      @goldenmixpe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes partner look to your left and I see you hahahaha

  • @ryandisanti4968
    @ryandisanti4968 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @agems56
    @agems56 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to laugh at city of Calgary officials for down playing the fact that north Calgarians who get the majority of their drinking water from the Bow River before treatment were told that midge worms appearing at their taps were harmless, and just to ignore them while drinking the water! This was the suggestion at that time for Bowness residents! Nice!

  • @jaymacpherson8167
    @jaymacpherson8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You described “conventional” treatment, though there is also “direct” (same without the settling), slow sand (rarely w coagulation), membrane (a filter made of plastic or ceramic), and cartridge or bag (as the filter). Hard to cover all that in 10 minutes, yet worth briefly mentioning up front as your content is simply one example of many.

    • @jaymacpherson8167
      @jaymacpherson8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And you incorrectly described (reversed) the flow path in the sand filter.

  • @AlexD53
    @AlexD53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @mrvgamerz424
    @mrvgamerz424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video

  • @EcoperlaGlobal
    @EcoperlaGlobal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very broadly described!

  • @mrnalarcon
    @mrnalarcon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent!!

  • @nicolenew1708
    @nicolenew1708 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU

  • @mayankpatel8816
    @mayankpatel8816 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information 👍

  • @anglerrecehktb4853
    @anglerrecehktb4853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @jolxmrh329
    @jolxmrh329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot!

  • @upgrad7089
    @upgrad7089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm very proud to be a Civil Engineering student and got to know that lot of job to do....
    Thank you

  • @lukedrbro
    @lukedrbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video, thank you for helping me get an A :)

  • @lostmic
    @lostmic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question though, sometimes I put ice at the bottom of a crystal glass it melts and I see floating particles which turn out to be clumps of calcium. Is there supposed to be that much calcium in my drinking water where I can see it?

  • @davidcano4587
    @davidcano4587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video!

  • @zerefplayz7532
    @zerefplayz7532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so muchhhhh

  • @praisesinoltd5177
    @praisesinoltd5177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @HooriaMalhi
    @HooriaMalhi ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped me with my quiz😁😁

  • @ActualStawman
    @ActualStawman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love water love life

  • @arbyhuang8028
    @arbyhuang8028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The video is very interesting! However, I am not a native English speaker. Some sections I can not understand well. Would you please supply the English Caption. Thank you very much!