2019 9-11-2019, Intro to PWS, Wareham
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 8:30 AM - 12:00 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: Wareham Fire Station #2, 2368 Cranberry Hwy (Rt. 28), Wareham, MA 02571 DATE: Wednesdays, Sept 11th – Oct. 9th, 2019 TIME: 8:30 am – 12:00 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Robert Prophet AGENDA: Week #1 (Sept. 11) Water Operators & PWS Responsibilities, Basic Math & Chemistry Week #2 (Sept. 18) Regulations Week #3 (Sept. 25) Basic Water Treatment Week #4 (Oct. 2) Distribution System Components, Cross Connection Control Week #5 (Oct. 9) 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, 9-11-2019, Intro to PWS, Wareham Click here to download a PDF of the flyer Contact: Dan Laprade, 413-883-7030, [email protected] |