Rhode Island’s dense urban areas and coastal environment require careful water system planning and upkeep. This course connects national safety standards to the state’s unique environmental and public health needs.

Learners will explore the roles of regulatory agencies at all levels and how those roles intersect in daily operations. Real-world examples shed light on typical maintenance tasks, giving professionals a practical sense of what fieldwork involves.

Throughout the course, interactive knowledge checks help reinforce learning, offering solid preparation for on-the-job success without a final exam.

Approved By: Department of Health - Office of Drinking Water Quality

  • 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
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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.