Alabama Pipelines
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
This course examines how safety standards apply to real-world environmental and public health concerns, particularly in Alabama’s diverse climate and terrain. It introduces common pipeline management challenges and explains how local utilities work alongside state and federal agencies to ensure water quality and system integrity. Maintenance practices are a central focus, with practical examples based on situations professionals are likely to encounter in Alabama communities.
While there is no final exam, the course includes interactive knowledge checks to reinforce essential concepts and help learners prepare for fieldwork.
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- Approved By: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
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.