Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3456
Course Name
Water Industry Backflow Prevention Methods
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Vector Solutions
Primary Contact
Stephanie Tuton
Stephanie.Tuton@vectorsolutions.com
866-546-1212 Ext.
Website
Description
Backflow is an undesirable flow condition caused by a differential pressure that causes the flow of water and other substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system. This can result in contamination of the potable water supply. Backflow contamination can occur if there are existing cross-connections, backsiphonage or backpressure conditions, and unprotected cross-connection or failure of protection devices. Elimination of cross-connections and prevention of backflow is essential to maintaining the safety and health of the water supply.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Definitions
*Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
*Connections
* Contamination Events
* Backsiphonage
* Backpressure
* Conditions Necessary for Backflow to Occur
* Detecting Backflow Occurrences
* Mitigating Backflow Events
*Connection Control Programs
* Developing the Program
* Implementing the Program
Target Audience
This course is intended for professional operators, technicians, and management personnel of water districts, agencies and organizations.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous