Credits:
4
Online
Prerequisites:
This course is intended to provide participants with an understanding of key concepts related to the operation of distribution water systems. Basic technical concepts related to drinking water distribution will be introduced such as unit conversions, graph reading and preparation, water chemistry, hydraulics and electricity. Other topics include sources of water supply, components of water distribution system, water quality monitoring, water wells and requirements for quality monitoring.
Note: This course is not a replacement for the Entry Level Course (ELC) course, offered by the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, which is required to obtain the Class 1 certificate.