Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1943
Course Name
Effective Water Distribution System Flushing
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Delaware Technical Community College
Primary Contact
Kyrstyn Hernandez
kgolacin@dtcc.edu
3022596380 Ext.
Website
Description
The ability to effectively flush the water distribution system is critical to maintaining the highest possible water quality. This class is intended to familiarize the superintendent or operator with the procedure necessary to design and perform a unidirectional flushing of the water distribution system. Subjects include: basic distribution system hydraulics, flushing program objectives, tool and equipment requirements, valve and hydrant operation, flushing program design, data collection, customer relations and flushing problem solving. Bring a calculator.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Course Overview and Objectives of a Flushing Program
2. Operating Procedures for Flushing
3. Development of a Flushing Plan (Team Exercise)
4. Presentation and Review of Flushing Plans
5. Problem Solving Exercise
6. Class Summary and Final Examination
Target Audience
Operators, public works directors, utility supervisors, engineers.
Training Format
Classroom