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Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
Course: WRT134

First Term: 2011 Spring
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Safe and effective operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Water contaminants, disinfection and chlorination in addition to development of a plant safety plan.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the components of a water supply system. (I)
2. List the different types of storage facilities. (II)
3. Select protective coatings for a storage facility. (II)
4. Describe procedures for collecting samples from a storage facility. (II)
5. Explain procedures for start up, operation, maintenance, and shut down of a storage facility. (II)
6. Describe job duties and opportunities of a Water Distribution System Operator. (III)
7. Explain the purpose of a water distribution system. (III)
8. Describe the use of hydraulics in the operations of a distribution system. (III)
9. Identify various types of pipes, joints, meters and backflow prevention devices used in a distribution system. (III)
10. Compare and contrast biological, organic, and inorganic water contaminates. (IV)
11. Differentiate between water quality degradation in water mains and in storage facilities. (IV)
12. Develop a water quality monitoring program. (V)
13. Explain procedures for start up, operation, maintenance and shut down of a water distribution system. (V)
14. Explain procedures to test and read meters. (V)
15. Explain procedures to disinfect wells, pumps, mains, and storage facilities. (VI)
16. Calculate chlorine dosage. (VI)
17. Explain procedures to operate and maintain chlorinators and hypochlorinators. (VI)
18. Develop a safety plan for a water utility agency. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Water Supply Systems
      1. Sources of Water
      2. Storage Facilities
      3. Treatment Facilities
      4. Distribution Systems
II. Storage Facilities
   A. Terms
   B. Types
      1. Clear Wells
      2. Elevated Tanks
      3. Standpipes
      4. Ground-Level Reservoirs
      5. Hydropneumatic or Pressure Tanks
      6. Surge Tanks
   C. Selection and Location
   D. Operations
      1. Storage Tanks
      2. Storage Levels
      3. Storage Level Controls
      4. Pumps
      5. Sampling
      6. Troubleshooting
   E. Maintenance
      1. Preventive and Corrective
      2. Painting
      3. Corrosion Control
      4. Disinfection
      5. Concrete Storage Facilities
      6. Grounds
      7. Frozen Distribution Reservoirs
   F. Equipment
      1. Pumps
      2. Regulator Stations
      3. Gauges
   G. Recordkeeping
   H. Safety
   I. Calculations
III. Distribution System Facilities
   A. Terms
   B. Purpose
   C. Hydraulics
   D. Operator Responsibilities
      1. Operation and Maintenance Duties
      2. Public Relations
      3. Supervision and Administration
      4. Safety
      5. Job Opportunities
   E. Mains and Appurtenances
      1. Layout
      2. Pipe Features
      3. Pipe Types
      4. Joints
      5. Pipe Protection
      6. Pipe Installation
      7. Pipe Extensions
   F. Meters
      1. Purpose
      2. Selection
      3. Types
   G. Calculations
IV. Water Quality Considerations
   A. Terms
   B. Water Quality Standards
   C. Classifications of Contaminants
      1. Biological
      2. Organic
      3. Inorganic
   D. Quality Degradation
      1. Causes
      2. In Water Mains
      3. In Storage Facilities
   E. Monitoring
   F. Calculations
V. Operation and Maintenance
   A. Terms
   B. System surveillance
      1. Purpose
      2. Mains
      3. Valves and Blowoffs
      4. Customer Service
      5. Vandalism
      6. Telemetering
   C. System Pressures
   D. Distribution Storage
   E. Pumps
   F. Water Mains and Appurtenances
      1. Pipes
      2. Valves
      3. Fire Hydrants
      4. Meters
      5. Main Breaks
      6. Corrosion Control
   G. Operation Procedures
   H. Records
VI. Disinfection
   A. Terms
   B. Purpose
   C. Factors Influencing Disinfection
      1. pH
      2. Temperature
      3. Turbudity
      4. Reducing Agents
      5. Microorganisms
   D. Process
      1. Agents of Disinfection
      2. Chlorine
      3. Hypochlorite
      4. Chlorine Dioxide
      5. Breakpoint Chlorination
      6. Critical Factors
   E. Points of Application
      1. Wells and Pumps
      2. Mains
      3. Tanks
      4. Water Treatment Plants
      5. Sampling
   F. Equipment
      1. Operation
      2. Maintenance
   G. Laboratory Tests
   H. Safety
   I. Calculations
VI. Safety
   A. Importance
   B. Safety Around Wells
   C. Pump Safety
   D. Working in Streets
   E. Safety Around Storage Facilities
   F. Safety Inspections
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/23/2010

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