2019 8-19-2019, Intro to PWS, Monson
Monday, August 19, 2019, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Introduction to Becoming a Public Water System OperatorCourse ID # MWWA 17-005
This 17.5-hour course is designed to introduce individuals to the field of operating a public water system. It will assist individuals with little or no previous drinking water experience in preparing for the Grade 1 Treatment and Distribution Water Operator Examinations, as well as the Very Small System (VSS) Water Operator Examination. The course is taught over a 5-week period with each class meeting once per week for 3 ½ hours each week. Topics covered include: responsibilities of public water systems and public water system operators; basic math & chemistry; overview of state and federal drinking water regulations; basic water treatment processes; water sampling requirements and techniques; overview of distribution system components (e.g. pipes, valves, pumps, tanks and water meters); cross connection control and water operator safety.
Attendees completing this 5-week course will be awarded 12.0 TCHs (Training Contact Hours).
LOCATION: Monson Town Office Building, 110 Main St.., Monson, MA 01057 DATE: Mondays, Aug. 19th – Sept.30th, 2019 (No class on 9/2, 9/9) TIME: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Laprade, MWWA Training Coordinator AGENDA: Week #1 (Aug. 19) Water Operators & PWS Responsibilities, Basic Math & Chemistry Week #2 (Aug 26) Regulations Week #3 (Sept. 16) Basic Water Treatment Week #4 (Sept. 23) Distribution System Components, Cross Connection Control Week #5 (Sept. 30) Safety & Security, Tips for Taking the Water Operator License Exam, Practice Water Operator License Exam ATTENDANCE & CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants must all classes and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs. Click here to register 2019, 8-19-2019, Intro to PWS, Monson Click here to download a PDF of the flyer Contact: Dan Laprade, 413-883-7030, [email protected] |