Minnesota Pipelines
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
From icy winters to remote service areas, Minnesota’s water distribution networks face unique operational pressures. This course ties regulatory safety standards to practical challenges like freeze-related damage, shifting soils, and system aging. Learners will also explore how local utilities work alongside federal agencies to protect water quality and public health.
Real-world maintenance tasks are highlighted, offering insight into the hands-on responsibilities professionals can expect in the field - whether working in the Twin Cities or northern lake communities.
Interactive knowledge checks throughout the course help reinforce critical concepts. No final exam is required.
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- Approved By: Minnesota Department of Health
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.