Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9267
Course Name
703D - Water Distribution System: Operation and Maintenance
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 to develop and conduct a water distribution system surveillance program, a water quality monitoring program, and a cross-connection control program. Operators will learn how to locate and repair buried pipes and leaks, make pipe connections, flush and clean pipes, thaw frozen pipes and hydrants, test and read meters, disinfect mains and storage facilities, and conduct effective recordkeeping. In addition, operators completing this course should also be able to respond to emergencies, deal with the public, perform landscape maintenance around facilities, and safely operate and maintain a water distribution system.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
4.1 Need for System Operation and Maintenance
4.2 System Surveillance
4.3 Water Quality Monitoring
4.4 Cross-Connection Control
4.5 System Pressures
4.6 Distribution Storage
4.7 Pumps
4.8 Water Main and Appurtenance Maintenance
4.9 Field Disinfection
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