Virginia Pipelines
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2 Hour Course
- $20.00
With a landscape that spans coastlines, mountains and urban development, Virginia requires adaptable and resilient water systems. This course links national safety standards to on-the-ground challenges in public health and environmental protection.
Learners will gain insight into how government agencies coordinate water system oversight and safety enforcement. Maintenance receives special attention, supported by practical examples of tasks commonly performed in the field.
To help reinforce concepts, the course uses interactive knowledge checks in place of a traditional exam. This equips participants with the confidence to take on real-world or certification scenarios.
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- Approved By: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
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.