This course explores how safety standards address California’s unique environmental and public health challenges, including drought management and seismic risks. It covers common pipeline management issues across urban, agricultural and coastal settings and explains the roles of local agencies and federal bodies in maintaining water safety. Maintenance is emphasized through practical examples relevant to California’s infrastructure.

While there is no final exam, interactive knowledge checks reinforce key concepts and prepare learners for fieldwork.

Approved By: California Water Environment Association

  • Pipelines
    • Pipelines [12 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction
      • 02. Pipeline Composition
      • 03. Installation
      • 04. Joining
      • 05. General Operations
      • 06. General Regulations, Overview
      • 07. Pressure
      • 08. Monitoring and Management
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        • 09. Maintenance
        • 10. Safety
        • 11. Environmental Concerns
        • 12. Conclusion
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Achievement
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Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

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.

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