6. Treatment of Metal Wastestreams Objectives

1. Identify the sources of metal wastestreams.

2. Describe treatment methods used to treat metal wastes, including neutralization, metal precipitation, complexed metals removal, hexavalent chromium reduction, and destruction of cyanide by oxidation.

3. Collect, treat, and dispose of sludge generated by these treatment processes.

4. Perform startup, shutdown, operation, and maintenance duties safely at metal wastestream treatment facilities and troubleshoot and correct any problems that arise.

5. Describe the purpose of analytical laboratory support for treatment facilities and perform calculations for laboratory and field tests.

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