Idaho Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $29.00
This online course provides Idaho water operators with essential water distribution systems (WDS) training. The program covers important aspects of WDS functionalities, including parts, system designs, operational methods and EPA safety standards.
Participants will gain an in-depth look at:
- Key WDS components (pipelines, valves, meters, hydrants, pumps and motors)
- Organizational patterns
- Common storage solutions
- The role of SCADA in complex system designs
- Maintenance and repair
- Environmental and safety protocols
The course is divided into content sections, each culminating in a knowledge-based review question. No final exam is administered.
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- Course ID(s): 6450
- Approved By: Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
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.