Day 1: Tues. 11/16/21 - Source Water Distribution Infrastructure & Water Quality

11/16/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the completion of this lesson, participants should have the ability to:

• Describe vital components of a distribution system, and how they can impact water quality.
• Identify potential areas of water quality concern in your system, and consider ways to improve them.

Day 2: Wed. 11/17/21 - Flushing, Main Breaks & Cross Connections

11/17/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the completion of this lesson, participants should have the ability to:

• Be able to describe the importance of flushing
• Prepare a simple checklist for flushing a hydrant
• Identify the components of developing a flushing program

Day 3: Thurs. 11/18/21 - Total Coliform Rule

11/18/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the completion of this lesson, participants should have the ability to:

• Explain why coliform sampling is important for protecting public health
• Summarize the purpose of a sample siting plan, and discuss proper coliform sample collection procedures
• Identify factors, conditions, and common issues that can lead to inaccurate results when collecting samples
• Recognize the challenges in collecting a valid coliform sample