Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
874
Course Name
Backflow Prevention Assembly Prevention Testers Recertification
Contact Hours
21.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
All Public water systems need to be concerned about backflow and cross-connection because all hydraulic systems are subject to pressure differentials that allow backflow to occur. Chapter 109.709 states that "At the direction of the Department, the public water supplier shall develop and implement a comprehensive control program for the elimination of existing cross-connection or the effective containment of sources of contamination, and prevention of future cross-connections." This course will train and recertify participants how to test and troubleshoot backflow prevention assemblies to ensure continued protection of their water supply.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1. Hydraulics
2. Definitions
3. Devices
4. Thermal expansion
5. Components and operation
*valves
7. Guidelines for installation
8. Vacuum breaker backflow preventers
9. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
10. Backflow prevention application
11. Backflow assembly testin & certification
12. Differential pressure
13. Backflow test safety
14. Reporting test results
15. Backflow prevention devices/assembly
16. PA recommended control practices
Target Audience
Operators, managers, office staff and board members
Training Format
Classroom