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PWEA Distribution Systems Course
7/12/2019
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Event Description
“Distribution Systems
A One-Day PA DEP Approved Course
Friday, July 12, 2019 - Cranberry Township, PA

This course is presented by the PWEA Professional Wastewater Operations Committee.  It has been approved for 5.5 PA DEP contact hours for drinking water operator licenses. A total of 6.5 Professional Development Hours may be earned by attendees with Professional Engineer licenses.

Conference Overview

There are various components and considerations which must be addressed in a distribution system.  The goal of this workshop is to supply students with the necessary knowledge to prepare for the distribution system certification examination. Content will include: Distribution Operator Certification; Distribution Network Components; Distribution Storage; and Water Quality and Monitoring.
  

Target Audience
This course is intended to help participants prepare for the Class E certification examination. Therefore, the target audience is those who wish to take the Class E certification or those who wish to gain a better understanding of distribution system networks, storage and monitoring.


Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe the certification process for Water Class E Certification;
  • Identify the components of a distribution network;
  • Explain the basics of distribution system hydraulics;
  • Describe the basic principles of distribution system storage facilities; and
  • Identify water quality concerns and monitoring in a distribution system.
Instructor
Michael Sedon, Cranberry Township
 
AGENDA 
7:30am        Registration – Coffee & Pastries
8:00am        Introduction to Operator Certification
8:15am        Distribution Network Components, Part 1
9:30am        Break
9:45am        Distribution Network Components, Part 2
10:45am      Distribution Storage, Part 1
11:45am      Lunch (Included)
12:45pm      Distribution Storage, Part 2
1:15pm        Self-Monitoring & Reporting
1:30pm        Break
1:45pm        Water Quality and Monitoring
2:30pm        Review and Questions
3:00pm        Adjourn


The concepts, ideas, procedures, and opinions offered at PWEA educational opportunities are those expressed by the various presenters. The PWEA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the presentations.
 
Conference Fees
PWEA Member* - $100 (includes lunch)
Non-Member - $150 (includes lunch)
*To qualify for the Member Rate, you must be a PWEA member or a WEF member with PWEA selected as your State Association. 

Register online by clicking the link below.  Or download the PWEA Distribution Systems Registration Flyer to register by mail, fax or email. The registration deadline is July 2nd.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy
Cancellations received in writing 3 weeks prior to the date of the workshop will receive a full refund less a $30 administrative fee.  No refunds will be made after that date.  Substitutions may be made until the registration deadline and must be made in writing, accompanied by a registration form for the substitute.
 
Location
Cranberry Township Training Building
1000 Maintenance Dr
Cranberry Township, PA  16066

Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each individual.  PWEA does not have a room block at any area hotels.  

Directions to the Conference Location
The location can be found by entering the street address in your GPS device, or by going to an online mapping website.