Water Distribution Systems

Catalog description

Study of the operation and maintenance of a water supply and distribution system. Water sources, water quality, treatment methods, distribution operations, customer metering, pipeline installation and repair, valves and appurtenances, storage tanks, and maintenance topics will be discussed. Includes mathematical and hydraulic formulas and principles to determine volume, flow, pressure and hydrostatic force. Support the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator certification series. Prepares students for SWRCB Water Distribution Operator grade D1 and D2. (CSU) ***Fundamentals of the design, operation, and maintenance of a drinking water distribution system.