Illinois faces unique water infrastructure challenges, from aging pipelines in major cities to seasonal strain in agricultural regions. This course connects safety standards to the real-world environmental and public health issues that professionals in Illinois encounter daily - like lead abatement, flood risk and cold-weather resilience.
Learners will also gain insight into the roles of local utilities and federal agencies in protecting water quality. Maintenance is explored through hands-on examples that reflect typical fieldwork throughout the state.
Interactive knowledge checks are included to support comprehension and prepare students for practical application or certification - no final exam is required.
Course Format: Text
Credit Type: Drinking Water
Course ID(s): 22445
Approved By: Environmenal Protection Agency - Drinking Water Division
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
- 09. Maintenance
- 10. Safety
- 11. Environmental Concerns
- 12. Conclusion
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement