Small Water Systems

Course Overview

This two-day course introduces students to the fundamentals of small water systems operations and maintenance, and what operators need to know to ensure that their systems complies with legislation and protect public health.

You should take this course if you:

• Operate and maintain water systems that serve a population of less than 500.
• Are preparing to write the EOCP certification exam for small water systems.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Small Water Systems course, you will be able to:

• Understand the factors that impact water quality, the legislation that governs water quality and supply, and how to monitor and report on your water system to protect public health.
• Understand common water treatment methods, including filtration, and the safe use of chlorine, ozone and UV for disinfection.
• Understand how water distribution systems function, including the materials and equipment, repair and maintenance procedures, and safety.

Certification Information

• Certifications and exams are administered by the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) – please contact them for more information or to register for an exam.

CEUs

This course provides:

• 1.2 core CEUs for small water systems and water treatment (SWS & WT) EOCP certifications.
• Related CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and water distribution (SWWS, WWC, WWT & WD) EOCP certifications.

This one-day course explains the reasons for flushing and the types of flushing programs and procedures.

You can register for the event at http://www.kpu.ca/cps/wastewater/elective-courses

Description:

Description:

This course is designed to assist field staff troubleshoot and repair water and sewer pumps. Hydraulics are introduced to assist with getting the best efficiency for the utility. At the end of the two day session the Pump Station Operator will have a better understanding of the importance of pump maintenance as it related to the operating expenses of the utility. The operator will also have the confidence to troubleshoot and tear down water and sewer pumps to perform basic repairs.

1. Water Pump Fundamentals – Including wear rings and Impeller height settings
2. Pump Cavitation and NPSH – Cavitation costs, modifying system parameters to resolve / minimize damage
3. Pump Curves and Hydraulics – Includes affinity laws to begin the discussion on Variable frequency drives
4. Sewer Pump Fundamentals including wire to water efficiency – Discuss true long term cost of ownership of various types of sewage pumps
5. Pump rebuilding, bearing installation and troubleshooting – How to identify thrust direction and identify causes of bearing failure
6. Pump alignment and next steps to increased efficiency – Alignment fundamentals, soft foot, base grouting, effects of piping strain

This course is intended to provide information for Water Distribution Staff, to improve their knowledge of water quality in the distribution system, activities that are necessary to prevent water quality deterioration, techniques for monitoring and testing, and methods to maintain the safety of drinking water.

You can register for the event at http://www.kpu.ca/cps/wastewater/elective-courses

Chlorine Handling

Course Overview

This five-day course provides operators with the fundamental knowledge to be able to safely use and handle chlorine gas and hypochlorite solutions.

You should take this course if you:

• Operate or maintain a facility that uses chlorine gas or hypochlorite solutions for disinfection purposes.
• Want to earn CEU credits that can be applied to water or wastewater systems continuing education requirements.

You will be asked to complete a knowledge assessment when you register to give the course facilitator an understanding of your acquired knowledge to date.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the Chlorine Handling course, you will be able to:

• Understand the factors that can impact water quality, and the different methods that are used for disinfecting water, and their advantages and limitations, including filtration, aeration, UV disinfection, pH adjustment, and oxidants such as chlorine, chloramines and ozone.
• Safely apply chlorination and hypochlorination methods in your facility, including controlling for gases and residual by-products.
• Understand how to safely install, use, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment for chlorination and hypochlorination.
• Calculate chlorine and hypochlorination dosages based on water distribution system demands and hydraulics.
• Understand chlorine system design principles, including engineering controls, ventilation, alarm systems, and detection instruments.
• Understand and apply chlorine safety practices, and prepare for emergency response.

CEUs

This course provides:

• 2.4 core CEUs for small wastwater systems, small water systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and water treatment (SWWS, SWS, WWC, WWT, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.

Description:

This interactive and hands on course is of interest to: operators, contractors, fire fighters, engineers and those who are responsible for the fire hydrants on their system. This program provides maintenance requirements and procedures for a wide selection of the common hydrants in use today. This 1 day program covers Fire Hydrant Maintenance procedures, including:

• Safety
• General hydrant maintenance requirements
• Manufacturer specific hydrant maintenance
• Hands on tear downs on several manufacturers hydrants
• Whenever possible, we invite the manufacturer’s representatives to present the material specific to their hydrants.

Management Skills Certificate Program: Project Management Skills

The Project Management Skills course is a five-day course focusing on project management skills in the water and wastewater industry. The course will also provide tools and techniques that help students work step-by-step through workplace problems and scenarios.

You should take this course if you are:

• Recently promoted to a supervisory or management role, or are interested in advancing to a supervisory or management role in the future.
• Interesting in brushing up your project management skills and taking them to the next level.
• A certified operator interested in earning continuing education unit (CEU) credits.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Successfully deliver projects
• Effectively lead your team and engage stakeholders
• Manage priorities and stress
• Perform a post-project analysis

In class supplies:

• Please note that this class is designed to be interactive and get students actively working together on a project. There are some interactive learning components that are best completed on a computer; please bring a laptop or team up with a colleague who is attending who can bring a laptop.
• Please also bring any open source tools or templates for project management software that you are familiar with and would like to use to assist with the course.

CEUs

• 3.0 related CEUs for small wastewater systems, small water systems, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water distribution and water treatment (SWWS, SWS, WWC, WWT, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.

Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning

Course Overview

This one-day course addresses best practices for maintenance, cleaning, safety, and chlorination of reservoirs.

You should take this course if you are:

• A water system operator or administrator responsible for the operation and maintenance of reservoirs, tanks, or other distribution system storage facilities.
• A certified operator in water treatment, water distribution, or small water systems interested in earning continuing education unit (CEU) credits.

You will be asked to complete a knowledge assessment when you register to give the course facilitator an understanding of your acquired knowledge to date.

Learning Objectives

After completing the Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning course, you will be able to:

• Understand distribution system storage, maintenance, inspection, and cleaning methods.
• Recognize safety concerns involved with operating or maintaining a reservoir, including confined space entry.
• Produce a chlorination plan for a reservoir.

CEUs

This course provides:

• 0.6 core CEUs for small water systems, water distribution and water treatment (SWS, WD & WT) EOCP certifications.
• Related CEUs for small wastewater systems, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (SWWS, WWC & WWT) EOCP certifications.