New Mexico Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
This online training program offers New Mexico water operators a detailed look at the vital aspects of water distribution systems (WDS). The course provides an overview of WDS organization, operations, water quality preservation and EPA safety standards.
Key areas covered include:
- WDS components: pipelines, valves, motors, meters, hydrants and pumps
- Organizational approaches
- Storage options
- SCADA system applications in complex designs
- Maintenance and repair tasks
- Environmental and safety guidelines
While no final exam is required to pass the course, the material is split up into modules of content. A review question will be asked at the end of each one.
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- Approved By: New Mexico Environment Department
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.