Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5907
Course Name
Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
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 goal of the course is to provide Water Operators with understanding of Water Distrbution system design and operation. In addtion, students will learn the duties of a Distribution system operator including possible security issues. The course includes troubleshooting as well as an empahsis on appropraite record keeping and communication.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Review basic design, installation and function of a water distribution system
Water Source(s) & quality
Finished water storage facilities
• Review basic design, installation and function of a water distribution system
• Water Source(s) & quality
• Finished water storage facilities
• System layout, piping, valves, meters, other appearances
• Discuss critical features of the system
• Outline the important distribution system “Operations and Maintenance” items
• Pressure & volume
• Pump stations
• Repairs
• Disinfection
• Outline critical responsibilities of the distribution system operator
• Examine common failure areas
• Examine common water quality issues
• Operators and water service customers
• Discuss the importance of proper record keeping in an evolving electronic age
• “Sanitary Surveys”
• “Cross Connection” control programs
• Examine the recent changes to the “Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 ”
• Recognize “Emergency Management Planning” as a prime function of O &M
• Understa
Target Audience
water operators, water distribution system operators and operators in training and plant management
Training Format
Classroom