Georgia Water Distribution Systems

In this educational program, Georgia water operators are trained on key topics related to water distribution systems (WDS). The online course provides a general survey of system designs, operational methods, water quality assurance and EPA safety standards.

Participants will explore:

System components, including pipelines, valves, pumps, motors, meters and hydrants
Organizational schemes
Storage options
SCADA system integration in advanced WDS
Maintenance and repair procedures
Environmental and safety regulations

A final exam will not be administered. Instead, participants will be prompted to answer a review question at the end of each content section.

Course ID(s): CE-1-W-0825-AYPO-0005

Approved By: Board of Examiners for Certification of Water & Wastewater Treatment

Water Distribution Systems
- Water Distribution Systems [12 Activities]
  - 01. Introduction
  - 02. Topologies
  - 03. Pipeline Operation
  - 04. Meters, Valves, and Hydrants
  - 05. Pumps and Motors
  - 06. Storage Tanks & Facilities
  - 07. Fire Protection
  - 08. SCADA Systems
  - View Additional Activities
    - 09. EPA Regulations and Groundwater Rule
    - 10. Maintenance
    - 11. Potential System Problems
    - 12. Distribution System Water Quality Issues
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement

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.