Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9265
Course Name
703B - Water Distribution System: Distribution Facilities
Contact Hours
18.0
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 teaches operators how to identify different types of storage facilities, pipes, joints, meters, and backflow prevention devices. Operators learn how to identify suitable locations for facilities, inspect storage facilities, and take a storage facility out of service and return it to service. Discussions include storage facilities O&M and selecting and applying protective coatings. Operators learn about collecting samples from a storage facility, protecting equipment from corrosion, and maintaining records. Also discussed are the purpose of a water distribution system, distribution system storage, and pumping facilities; and the importance of hydraulics. Operators learn about safe and proper ways to install pipe and backflow protection devices. Surge control in pipelines carrying liquids is also discussed.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
2.1 Purpose of Storage Facilities
2.2 Types of Storage Facilities
2.3 Selection and Location of Storage Facilities
2.4 Storage Tank Operation
2.5 Maintenance
2.6 Booster Pumps, Regulator Stations, and Gauges
2.7 Records
2.8 Safety
2.9 Main Assignment
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the person interested in working in the water treatment field 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
Virtual Asynchronous