MWWA EDUCATION SEMINAR 

PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKERS:  THE OVERLOOKED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE 

Course ID # MWWA 19-004 *NEW*

The two types of cross connection control devices that can be used to protect against back siphonage are the pressure vacuum breaker and the related spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker.  These devices have been around for many years but are not given the respect that they deserve.  This half day class will address how pressure vacuum breakers, and spill resistant pressure vacuum breakers function, where they can be used, how they should be installed and how they are tested. The similarities and differences between them will also be discussed

Learning Objectives:

• Review what a pressure vacuum breaker is and how they function
• Understand the proper applications for using pressure vacuum breakers.
• Learn how the devices should be installed and tested.

This course is approved for 3.0 TCHs (Training Contact Hours) for both MA Water and RI Water Operators.

LOCATION:             Attleboro Water Treatment Plant
                                1296 West Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

DATE:                       Wednesday, May 22, 2019

TIME:                       8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

INSTRUCTORS:         James Holeva, JCH Environmental.  Mr. Holeva has forty years of experience in the drinking water field including being an instructor for numerous cross connection courses throughout the New England States as well as NY, NJ and PA.

AGENDA:

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.          Registration & Introduction

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.          What is a pressure vacuum breaker and a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker?  How do they work?

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.         Proper application and installation of the devices.      

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.       Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.      Device testing and troubleshooting

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.      Conclusion/Course Evaluations 

ATTENDANCE & TCH POLICY: Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs.  TCHs will be issued only when full payment is received.

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