North Carolina Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
This educational course equips North Carolina water operators with a solid understanding of water distribution systems (WDS). It covers concepts essential for proper installation and maintenance, such as WDS components and their functionalities, design patterns and how to comply with EPA safety regulations.
Among the topics addressed are:
- Pipelines, pumps, motors, valves, meters and hydrants
- Organizational layouts
- Storage system types
- The role of SCADA systems in complex designs
- Maintenance and repair protocols
- Environmental and safety standards
No final exam is needed for course completion, but review questions are included at the end of each section.
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- Course ID(s): 250039
- Approved By: North Carolina Operators Certification Board
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.