AL Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
This educational program trains Alabama water operators on key aspects of water distribution systems (WDS). The course includes a general survey of WDS organization and design, operation tactics and EPA standards to ensure safety and water quality.
Key learning concepts include:
- WDS components: pipelines, meters, valves, hydrants, pumps and motors
- Organizational patterns
- Common types of storage
- The role of SCADA systems in complex WDS designs
- WDS maintenance and repair
- Environmental and safety protocols
While no final exam is required for completion, this course includes a review question at the end of each section.
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- Approved By: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Instructor Bio
Ralph Stevens is a water Subject Matter Expert, licensed in California, Nevada and Arizona as a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Ralph has worked in wastewater for almost 50 years, starting as an operator in a wastewater treatment plant and serving most recently as the Maintenance Reliability Supervisor for the Clark County Water Reclamation District. He is a certified Class Trainer for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and has served as the Operations and Maintenance Chairperson for the same organization. He has won a number of awards for his work, including CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Person of the Year (2015), Safety Plant of the Year (2017), and the WEF Burke Safety Award (2019). Ralph goes out of his way to help and protect staff and the environment.