North Carolina Water Distribution Systems

This educational course equips North Carolina water operators with a solid understanding of water distribution systems (WDS). It covers concepts essential for proper installation and maintenance, such as WDS components and their functionalities, design patterns and how to comply with EPA safety regulations.

Among the topics addressed are:

Pipelines, pumps, motors, valves, meters and hydrants
Organizational layouts
Storage system types
The role of SCADA systems in complex designs
Maintenance and repair protocols
Environmental and safety standards

No final exam is needed for course completion, but review questions are included at the end of each section.

Course ID(s): 250039

Approved By: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Water Treatment Facility

Water Distribution Systems
- 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
  - View Additional Activities
    - 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
- Guaranteed Next-Day Reporting

Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

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.