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Specialized Training

Specialized training sessions provide water professionals with an opportunity to resolve problems by sharing ideas with state and federal agencies, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, supplies, and other water system personnel.

Training sessions cover a broad spectrum of needs. Subjects range from water treatment, and federal water and wastewater regulations, to financial management practices and operator certification. The training allows water professionals to upgrade their skills, improve the quality of their utility's service, and protect their community's health.

DRWA's Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition draws water and wastewater professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers together in one location, allowing them to participate in specialized training and learn about the latest trends in technology, government regulations, and system management techniques.

Please call if you have any questions about our training.  CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO TRAINING LOCATIONS

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DRWA Training Sessions: 

 TO REGISTER CALL 302-424-DRWA OR E-MAIL PAT AT Patdrwa@yahoo.com   

W= Water,    WW= Wastewater,   OS= On-Site

Date

Class

Time

Location

Hours

April 15, 2008 CCR Workshop 9:00am -1:00pm DRWA Training Facility, Milford Continental Breakfast Provided and is Optional 4 W
April 24, 2008 Cross Connection 8:30am -12:30pm DRWA Training Facility, Milford 4 W (WW-OS??)
May 13, 2008 Pump rebuild & Maintenance 8:30am -12:30pm Odess M.O.T 4 W - WW (OS??)
May 14, 2008 Pump rebuild & Maintenance 8:30am -12:30pm DRWA Training Facility, Milford 4 W - WW (OS??)
May 15, 2008 Evaluating Financial Capacity 8:30am -12:30pm DRWA Training Facility, Milford 4 W (WW-OS??)
         

Environmental Training Center

Del Tech (Call 302-855-1617 to register)

Base Level Water Operator Course

This is an entry-level course that prepares student for the state certification exam.  It teaches basic water system operator responsibilities, water sources and treatment, math, pumps, disinfection, lab procedures, treatment plant operation and safety.  MDE approved#2451-02-03, 57(1.5x) NJ-07-040612-10, 57hrs, 5.7 CEUs. Instructors: Duncan, Burdette, Williams  EYI 237 231, 19 aessions, W 1/16 - 5/21, 6:30-9:30pm, $292.

Water Treatment and Chlorine Safety

This one-day course will discuss the the various water treatment plant process, chemicals used and basic principals of plant operations. The afternoon session will present an in-depth examination of the disinfection process, including the various forms of chlorine utilized in the treatment field.  Topics covered will include: jar testing, chlorine analysis and chemicals used in the treatment process. the safe handling of chlorine and the safety features built into cylinders and feed equipment will also be covered.  MDE Approved#1613-97-09, 7 (1.5x) WT ALL; WD, P. Approved DE onsite lic. C. PADEP #2026. NJ-07-040658-30. 7.5 hrs, .75 CEUs EYI 260 501  1 sessions,  Th, 1/31, 8:30am-5:00pm, $115 Instructor:  Ed Cope.

Water Quality

This class will deal with water quality issues. Problems associated with water quality and their affects will be a topic and the associated treatment techniques to remove the contaminants will be discussed. Regulations, contaminant identification and water characteristics will be included in this presentation. NJ-07-050796-10. 7.5 hrs, .75 CEUs EYI 564 201  1 sessions,  W, 3/5, 8:30am-4:30pm, $95 Instructor:  Ed Cope.    

Water operator certification disinfection course

This is an intermediate level course that prepares the student for the State of  Delaware Water Operator Certification Examination regarding disinfection systems. Topics include: chlorine gas, hypochlorination, chloramines, ozone, chlorine dioxide, UV, bromine, iodine and regulations. NJ-07-040617-10, 30hrs, 3.0 CEUs, Instructor: John Hanley, P.E., P.L.S. EYI 527 201, 5 Sessions, T, 4/1-4/29, 8:30-3:30pm, $248

Water operator chemical feed course for Fluoride, Lime, pH adjustment and Inhibitors

This is an endorsement course that prepares the operator for the State Certification Exam.  It teaches operators about different areas of chemical feed including permanganate, fluoridation, lime soda ash softening, hydrogen peroxide and pH. NJ-07-040614-10, 33hrs, 3.3 CEUs, Instructor: John Hanley, P.E., P.L.S. EYI 582 201, 5 Sessions, Th, 4/3-5/1, 8:30-3:30pm, $259

Pump Hydraulics

A sound knowledge of pump hydraulics is vital to anyone who must operate, maintain and troubleshoot water and wastewater pumping systems.  This class is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the hydraulic principals centrifugal pumps. Subjects covered will include hydraulic formulas and volumetric conditions, the properties of water at rest and in motion, and the hydraulic forces that exists in a pumping system. Drawdown testing, pump curves and the sizing of pumps and motors will be discussed.  The student should bring a scientific calculator to this class.  MDE approval pending.  Approved DE onsite lic. A, B, C, D, E, F, H. PADEP#1932. NJ-07-040686-30. Approved VA WWOPS. 7hrs, .7 CEUs EYI 538 201, 1 sessions,  W, 4/16, 8:30am-4:30pm, $116 Instructor:  Tony Stockus.

 

Other Training:

Maryland Rural Water Association- Call 410-489-5877

March 4, 2008, Evaluating Financial Capacity- 25 Questions  8:30am - 12:30pm,  Kent county W & WW, 709 Morgnec rd. Chestertown, MD, 21620

March 27, 2008, Evaluating Financial Capacity- 25 Questions  8:30am - 12:30pm, Town of Berlin, 10 William st, Berlin, MD 21811

 

 

 

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