Wisconsin Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
This comprehensive online training program provides Wisconsin water operators with the knowledge they need to manage water distribution systems (WDS) effectively. The course covers system organization, operation techniques, water quality preservation and EPA safety standards.
Key topics include:
- WDS components (pipelines, valves, meters, pumps, motors and hydrants)
- Organizational patterns
- Storage types
- SCADA systems in advanced WDS designs
- Maintenance and repair techniques
- Environmental and safety standards
The course offers review questions after each section, and no final exam is required for completion.
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- Course ID(s): 19xt-x4ir
- Approved By: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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.