North Carolina’s diverse terrain - from coastal plains to mountain regions - presents a range of water infrastructure needs. This course explores how safety standards connect to local environmental and public health goals across the state.

Learners examine the roles of municipal, state, and federal agencies in keeping water systems secure. Real-world examples spotlight typical maintenance tasks, giving professionals insight into what they can expect on the job.

Interactive knowledge checks throughout the course reinforce learning and help learners prepare for fieldwork - without requiring a final exam.

Course ID(s): 250128

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

  • Pipelines
    • 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
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        • 09. Maintenance
        • 10. Safety
        • 11. Environmental Concerns
        • 12. Conclusion
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Achievement
    • Guaranteed Next Business Day Reporting
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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.

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