Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2252
Course Name
Cross Connection Control for Water Systems
Contact Hours
5.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Technical Community College
Primary Contact
Kyrstyn Hernandez
kgolacin@dtcc.edu
3022596380 Ext.
Website
Description
This five hour course is designed to give a basic overview of the sources and consequences of cross-connections in a water system. Special attention will be given to cross-connections that may occur during water treatment and how the plant operator can prevent, identify and remove them.Case history, slides, overheads, videos, and class discussions reinforce instruction. Students receive course manual with overheads in note format to facilitate note taking.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Consequences of Cross Connections
2. Backflow and Backsiphonage Theory
3. Cross Connection Examples
4. Methods and Devices to Prevent Cross Connections
5. Common Water Treatment Plant Cross Connectionst
Target Audience
Operators, public works directors, utility supervisors, engineers.
Training Format
Classroom