Introduction to Becoming a Public Water System Operator

Course 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:              Tewksbury Police Station, 918 Main St., Tewksbury, MA

DATE:                         Mondays, Jan. 6^th – Feb. 10^th, 2020 (No class on 1/20/20)

TIME:                          9:00 a..m.  – 12:30 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR:          Daniel Laprade, MWWA Training Coordinator            

AGENDA:    

Week #1 (Jan. 6)                  Water Operators & PWS Responsibilities, Basic Math & Chemistry

Week #2 (Jan. 13)                   Regulations

Week #3 (Jan. 27)                 Basic Water Treatment

Week #4 (Feb. 3)                 Distribution System Components, Cross Connection Control

Week #5 (Feb. 10)                 Safety & Security, Tips for Taking the Water Operator License Exam, Practice Water Operator License Exam

ATTENDANCE & CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants must attend all classes and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs.

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