Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: The Water Distribution System Operator
- Explain the type of work done by water distribution system operators.
- Describe where to look for jobs in this profession.
- Find sources of further information on how to do the jobs performed by water distribution system operators.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Storage Facilities
- Identify various types of storage facilities.
- Determine suitable locations for facilities.
- Inspect storage facilities.
- Take a storage facility out of service and put it back on line.
- Safely operate and maintain a storage facility.
- Select protective coatings for a storage facility.
- Apply interior and exterior protective coatings to a storage facility.
- Collect samples from a storage facility.
- Troubleshoot storage facility problems.
- Protect a storage facility from corrosion.
- Disinfect a storage facility.
- Maintain records for a storage facility.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Distribution System Facilities
- Explain the purpose of a water distribution system.
- Describe the importance of hydraulics in the performance of a distribution system.
- Explain the purpose of distribution system storage and pumping facilities.
- Identify various types of pipes and joints.
- Properly and safely install pipe.
- Identify and test various types of meters.
- Identify the various types of backflow prevention devices.
- Determine the need for and install backflow prevention devices.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Water Quality Considerations in Distribution Systems
- Identify types of contaminants that could get into water distribution systems.
- Identify and correct sources of contaminants in distribution systems.
- Identify and correct causes of water quality degradation in distribution systems.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
- Develop and conduct a water distribution system surveillance program.
- Develop and conduct a water quality monitoring program for a water distribution system.
- Develop and conduct a cross-connection control program.
- Locate buried pipes and leaks.
- Repair leaks.
- Make pipe connections.
- Flush pipes.
- Clean pipes.
- Contract out a pipe lining job.
- Thaw frozen pipes and hydrants.
- Test and read meters.
- Disinfect mains and storage facilities.
- Develop a recordkeeping system and keep accurate records.
- Train operators to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
- Effectively deal with the public.
- Maintain the landscaped areas around distribution system facilities.
- Safely operate and maintain a water distribution system.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Disinfection
- Describe the factors that influence disinfection.
- Explain the process of disinfection using chlorine, hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, and chloramines.
- Describe the breakpoint chlorination process.
- Identify the various points of chlorine application.
- Disinfect new and existing wells.
- Disinfect pumps, mains, and storage facilities.
- Calculate chlorine dosage.
- Determine hypochlorinator and chlorinator settings.
- Operate and maintain hypochlorinators.
- Operate and maintain chlorinators.
- Troubleshoot chlorination systems.
- Conduct a chlorine safety program.
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance: Safety
- List the responsibilities of operators and managers for safety.
- Prepare and conduct tailgate safety sessions.
- Conduct a safety inspection of the water distribution system facilities.
- Protect other operators and yourself while working in and around water distribution system facilities.
- Identify and safely handle hazardous chemicals.
- Recognize electrical hazards.
- Operate and maintain water storage facilities, wells, and pumps safely, with attention to the safety of operators and consumers.
- Inspect safety features of vehicles and equipment.
- Drive vehicles defensively and safely.
- Work safely in the plant.
- Protect the motoring public and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks.
- Understand the proper use of temporary traffic control (TTC) zone devices.
- Follow the safety rules for excavations.