The course objective is to provide an overview of surface water production to newcomers to the field as well as experienced personnel. This course includes instruction in the process of treating surface water which includes pretreatment, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration; this course also teaches about filter media, and filter operation and maintenance procedures.The Surface Water Production I course utilizes industry professionals to provide information specific to water treatment for public consumption approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Training provided covers water taste and odor considerations, iron and manganese removal, and special water treatment processes. Participants also receive information necessary to become familiar with filtration principles, to include filter types, media, operation, and maintenance. The successful completion of this course qualifies the student to receive 20 hours of TCEQ water operators licensing credit.