Ohio Water Distribution Systems
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
Ohio water operators can expand their water distribution systems (WDS) knowledge through this comprehensive online training course. The program provides an overview of WDS designs, operation techniques, methods for preserving water quality and EPA safety requirements.
Participants will learn about:
- WDS components like pipelines, pumps, motors, valves, hydrants and meters
- Organizational patterns
- Types of storage
- SCADA system roles in advanced WDS setups
- Repair and maintenance practices
- Environmental and safety standards
The course is divided into modules, each ending in a brief review question. There is no final exam.
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- Course ID(s): OEPA-B881047383-OM
- Approved By: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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.