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VA Water Distribution Systems

  • 2 Hour Course
  • $20.00

This online course is designed to educate Virginia water operators on the critical elements of water distribution systems (WDS). The training program focuses on system designs, operation techniques, water quality preservation and EPA safety regulations. 

Topics include:

  • Pipelines, valves, motors, pumps, meters, hydrants and other WDS components
  • Organizational patterns
  • Storage types
  • The role of SCADA systems in complex designs
  • Repair and maintenance procedures
  • Environmental and safety protocols

The WDS training program is split into content sections, each culminating in a knowledge-based review question. No final exam is required for course completion.

  • Approved By: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

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.