| 10/27/2025 | | Introduction to Water Treatment
This session provides an overview of the water industry, its purpose, and the importance of safe and reliable drinking water. Students will learn the basic responsibilities of operators and the role treatment plays in protecting public health.
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| 10/28/2025 | | Distribution System Overview – Part 1
Covers the fundamentals of water distribution systems, including piping networks, storage facilities, and service connections. Students will gain an understanding of how water is delivered to communities and the key components that ensure reliable service.
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| 10/29/2025 | | Distribution System Overview – Part 2
Builds on Part 1 with a deeper focus on pumps, valves, hydrants, meters, and system maintenance. Topics include pressure zones, water quality in the distribution system, and common challenges operators face in maintaining infrastructure.
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| 11/03/2025 | | Wells
Introduces groundwater sources, well construction, and operation. Students will explore aquifers, pumping equipment, source protection, and regulations related to well water supply.
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| 11/04/2025 | | Basic Mathematics
Covers the essential math skills needed for operators, including unit conversions, flow calculations, dosage, and basic problem-solving. This session prepares students for practical calculations used daily in water operations.
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| 11/05/2025 | | Treatment Plants
An overview of conventional and alternative water treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Students will learn how plants transform raw water into safe, potable water.
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| 11/10/2025 | | Disinfection
Focuses on the use of chlorine and other disinfectants to ensure safe drinking water. Students will learn dosage calculations, CT concepts, residual monitoring, and the balance between safety and regulatory compliance.
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| 11/12/2025 | | Safety
Emphasizes the importance of personal and workplace safety in water operations. Topics include chemical handling, confined space entry, PPE, electrical safety, and emergency response procedures.
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| 11/17/2025 | | Laboratory
Covers basic laboratory practices and tests performed in water treatment and distribution. Students will learn sampling techniques, common water quality parameters, and the significance of monitoring results.
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| 11/19/2025 | | Management / Advanced Mathematics
Prepares students for supervisory and higher-level operator responsibilities. This session introduces management principles, recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and more complex math problems to strengthen problem-solving skills for certification exams. |
