New York Water Operator Continuing Education

New York water operators who take this course will get an overview of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Learn about PPE requirements, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.

This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.

This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.

This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.

This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.

As a water operator in New York, this five-hour continuing education course in utility management will enhance your expertise. It explains how to identify workplace hazards, prepare risk management plans, apply effective techniques, respond to injuries, and address treatment plant risks. The course also reviews utility management theories and provides additional educational resources.

This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.

Covers maintenance and operation of gate, globe, ball, plug, check, and special-purpose valves. Details actuators and various accessories. Explains valve selection based on application. Describes methods of protecting piping systems. This course has no prerequisites.

This course provides a foundational understanding of water pipeline systems used throughout New York. Topics include basic system operation, standard installation techniques, commonly used materials and an introduction to key regulatory standards. It’s well-suited for professionals working in installation, routine maintenance or system operations.

Take this course to learn about the basics of storage tanks and their facilities. It teaches New York water operators about common tank types, the effects of water demand, general facility regulations, standards for facility and tank construction and general use. It also examines general maintenance and safety procedures, like proper sanitation.

This two-hour educational program offers New York water operators a detailed overview of the key components and concepts behind water distribution systems (WDS) in the United States. It further explores the relationship between WDS organization and community needs and the application of environmental practices to ensure water safety.

This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.