Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance

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8-week Night Class, WEDNESDAY Nights Only, September 21 - November 9, 2016
IEPA#: 10007

SCOPE:
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water distribution systems, emphasizing safe practices and procedures. Topics include the role and duties of water distribution system operators, procedures for operating and maintaining clear wells and storage tanks, components and characteristics of distribution system facilities, operating and maintaining distribution systems, maintaining water quality in the system, disinfecting new and repaired facilities as well as water delivered to consumers, and techniques for recognizing hazards and developing safe procedures and programs. Operators learn to analyze and solve problems when they occur and perform mathematical calculations commonly associated with operating a distribution system.

CONTENTS:
1. The Water Distribution System Operator
2. Storage Facilities
3. Distribution System Facilities
4. Water Quality Considerations in Distribution Systems
5. Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
6. Disinfection
7. Safety
8. Distribution System Administration

TEXTBOOK (must be purchased separately):
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance, A Field Study Training Program; 6th Edition

INSTRUCTOR:
Mike Ramsey, Village of Westmont

REGISTRATION & HOURS:

Registration begins at 6:00pm. The training will start at 6:30pm and will conclude by 8:30pm. Earn up to 16 PDH’s or RTC hours