Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1914
Course Name
ASSE Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention 101
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Water Specialties Inc. - PAWSC Inc.
Primary Contact
Ralph Yanora
rvy@yanora.com
570 655 8633 Ext.
Website
Description
The course is designed for water treatment plant operators and administrators. Chapter 1 covers basic backflow hydraulics, Chapter 2 covers the different types of cross-connections, and the degree of hazard.
Chapter 3 describes in detail how to apply protection and to prevent backflow using airgaps and backflow prevention devices. Chapter 3 will also explain how the devices work and will cover proper installation guidlines. Chapter 4 will cover the elements of a comprehensive cross-connection control program, gage care, repair and maintenance considerations, etc.
There will be numerous opportunites in the course to see and actually examine all types of backflow prevention and related plumbing equipment including numerous cut-aways of nearly every brand and type of backflow prevention device on today's market.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Basic Backflow Hydraulics
*Connections and Backflow
* Preventing Backflow
*Connection Control Program
Target Audience
Water operators, system managers and customer services people, regulatory officials.
Training Format
Classroom