California Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
California water operators can benefit from this educational course, which covers critical aspects of water distribution systems (WDS). The online training program provides an overview of WDS organization patterns, operational procedures, water quality protocols and how to comply with EPA safety assurance requirements.
Topics covered include:
- WDS components: pipelines, pumps, valves, meters, hydrants and motors
- Organizational and design frameworks
- Storage methods
- The importance of SCADA systems in complex designs
- Maintenance and repair protocols
- Safety and environmental standards
The course is divided into modules, with a review question following each section. There is no final exam.
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- Approved By: California Water Environment Association
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.