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.
Course Format: Text
Credit Type: Drinking Water
CEUs: 0.2
Course ID(s): 6450
Approved By: Occupational & Professional Licenses - Board of Drinking Water and Water
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
- 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