Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5484
Course Name
Valve Insertion and Line Stopping
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Line Tapping, Line Stopping and Valve Insertion techniques provide a safer and more productive method of maintaining and repairing distribution systems without complete system shutdown.
The benefits of Line Tapping, Line Stopping and Valve Insertion include; uninterrupted hydrant and valve replacement, no loss of treated water, elimination of back siphoning, elimination of boil orders, safer working conditions for the operator and increased water conservation.
Proper application of these techniques will be discussed.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Lecture - Line Stopping and Valve Insertion (theory and methods)
Q&A / discussion
Quiz
Target Audience
water and wastewater operators and distribution/collection operators
Training Format
Classroom