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Sep 07, 2024
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WST 180 - Water Distribution Credits: 3 Covers components of a water distribution system, operation and maintenance procedures for a water distribution system and normal and abnormal conditions in water distribution systems.
Enrollment Requirement: ENGL 99 , ENGL& 101 or eligible for ENGL 99 .
Course Fee: $500.00
Course Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:
- Interpret water distribution system pressure data.
- Assess water system production capacity to meet demand.
- Interpret designs used for water distribution projects.
- Describe the purpose and function of backflow prevention and control devices.
- Implement a cross connection control program.
- Describe maintenance activities related to the following distribution system components.
- Mains and related equipment (hydrants and valves)
- Metering and related equipment
- Describe the process to Install and repair water lines.
- Service lines
- Water mains
- Explain the process to inspect and clean finished water storage facilities.
- Implement distribution system flushing.
- Implement a leak detection program (e.g., survey, testing meters, water loss audit).
- Demonstrate the ability to read water meters.
Program Outcomes
- Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
- Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal water distribution and water treatment systems
- Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
- Collect samples for, perform and interpret results of laboratory analyses used to monitor municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
- Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
College-wide Outcomes
- Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.
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