Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
78
Course Name
Small Water Systems Operation & Maintenance
Contact Hours
90.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
California State University, Sacramento
Primary Contact
Jamie McCartney
wateroffice@owp.csus.edu
916-278-6142 Ext.
Website
Description
This course describes the responsibilities of the operator and presents descriptions of the equipment and processes commonly used in small community wastewater systems. It contains information for operators with responsibility for wells, pumps, disinfection and small water treatment plants serving populations of less than 10,000. Other topics include how to develop a maintenance program and how to set rates.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* The small water system operator
* Water sources and treatment
* Wells
* Small water treatment plants
* Disinfection
* Safety
* Laboratory procedures
* Setting water rates for small water utilities
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the person interested in small water systems and wishing to prepare for certification license exams, to learn how to do the job safely and effectively, and/or to meet educational needs for promotion.
Training Format
Correspondence