Description
This publication contains guidance for the operation and maintenance of various types of water distribution system appurtenances. Discussed are valves and hydrants; flow, pressure and level sensors; transmission systems; indicators, registers and recorders; water meters, weirs and flumes; and backflow devices.
Course Outline
1. VALVES AND HYDRANTS
2. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS (I&C), AND WATER METERS
3. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
This is an introduction to the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems.
- Learn recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for valves and fire hydrants;
- Learn about recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for flow, pressure and level sensors;
- Learn the recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for data transmission systems;
- Learn recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for flow indicators, registers and recorders;
- Learn about recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for water meters and other flow measuring devices;
- Learn the recommended operation and maintenance procedures and schedules for cross-connection control devices; and
- Learn about inspection of backflow devices.