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Description

This course is primarily designed for waterworks operators, distribution system workers and inspectors, water utility field technicians, and others interested in a career in the drinking water industry. The short course will consist of virtual lectures and live and pre-recorded demonstrations. Included among the course topics and activities are safety (proper lifting, preventing falls/trips, excavation, confined space and much more), O&M of fire hydrants, tanks, meters and other components of a distribution system, pipe repair, flushing programs and procedures, leak detection procedures, proper sampling procedures (e.g., for disinfection by-products, TCR, plate counts) and relating results to the O&M of the distribution system. Also included are water quality control, using methods such as flushing, modifications to tank operation, and re-chlorination.

THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR THE TRAINING OF VIRGINIA WATERWORKS OPERATORS

Registration includes daily refreshment breaks, breakfast, and lunch, as well as dinner on night one.

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Section Title
Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems - Virginia Beach
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2023 to Oct 20, 2023
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
37.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Fee(s)
Early Fee Starting at $125.00
CEUs
3.7 CEUs
Section Notes

Location: 
City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities
3500 Dam Neck Road, 
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Lodging: If you registered for the single occupancy lodging option, a reservation will be made in your name at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center located at 4535 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462 for the nights of October 15th - 19th. This room is intended for the use of the registered participant for the purposes of the training program.

Program Schedule: May 16 - 20th, 8 am - 5 pm daily

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. 

In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Additional Information: Registration includes daily refreshment breaks, breakfast, and lunch, as well as dinner on night one.

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