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Deep Dive Into Water Distribution Series

CA-NV AWWA Member $205 / Non-member $320
Save 25% when you purchase the 5-part series upfront through this bundle deal, essentially you get 1 webinar for free!

Registration for webinars is a 2-step process.  Once you have registered here, please look for five emails titled "Your Webinar Registration is Almost Complete" for the link to complete the registration process for each webinar in Zoom.  After registering in Zoom you will receive five confirmation emails containing your unique link to each of the webinars.

During the webinar, please check the participant list to make sure your name appears.  Contact hours will only be issued to the names that appear on the participant list.

Refunds are not permitted within 15 days of the start date of this series.

This series is an in-depth study of water distribution systems.  It will provide a comprehensive understanding of how water is delivered from the treated water source(s) to the consumer's tap.  This series is designed to equip both new and experienced water distribution system operators and staff with the training and knowledge needed to effectively understand and manage their systems.  We'll examine the key elements of water distribution systems including infrastructure, tank operations, pressure zones, pipeline usage, maintenance strategies, system monitoring and control systems.  Participants will walk away with actionable knowledge for improving their systems, using best practices to meet challenges, and an understanding of latest advancements in technology.

Key Topics Include:
  • Introduction to Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
    • Types of water sources (groundwater, surface water, brackish water and desalination)
    • Water quality standards and regulations
    • Water treatment processes (filtration, chlorination, etc.)
    • Importance of water distribution
    • Key components of a water distribution system (e.g., pipes, pumps, valves, reservoirs, meters)
  • Drinking Water Regulations, Distribution Standards and Safety Standards
    • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    • The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs)
    • California Primacy
    • Regulations that set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for various substances
    • Looking at acute health risks
    • Distribution practices that protect public health
    • Compliance with environmental laws
  • Design Principles of Water Distribution Systems
    • Hydraulic principles: flow, pressure, velocity
    • Types of distribution networks (looped, branched, grid systems)
    • Design considerations: pipe sizing, materials, pressure zones
    • Piping Materials and Installation
  • Water Distribution System Operations
    • Monitoring and controlling water pressure and flow
    • Pump stations and their role in the system
    • Emergency operations and contingency plans
    • Water Loss Management
    • Causes of water loss
    • Methods of detecting and fixing leaks
    • Strategies for reducing non-revenue water
  • Expansion, Maintenance and Repair of Water Distribution Systems
    • Routine maintenance practices
    • Troubleshooting common issues
    • System upgrades and expansions
    • Using groundwater
    • Addressing common ground water issues


Participants will receive a Certificate of Training upon successful completion of the FULL 5-part webinar series! 

Webinar Series Schedule:
Introduction to Water Treatment and Distribution Systems, June 23, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Drinking Water Regulations, Distribution Standards and Safety Standards, July 7, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Design Principles of Water Distribution Systems, July 21, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Water Distribution System Operations, August 4, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Expansion, Maintenance and Repair of Water Distribution Systems, August 18, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Earn up to a total of 15 contact hours (based on attendance).  Contact hours will be emailed to you within 30 days of receiving your class evaluation.
Receipts for classes are from info@ca-nv-awwa.org
Instructor: Henry Palechek

Henry Palechek is a retired water utility supervisor with 34 1/2 years of public service.  He started his water career at the City of San Diego in 1988 and finished it at Helix Water District.  Helix Water District has a conventional 106 MGD water treatment plant with ozone as its primary disinfectant, a 50 square mile water distribution system, serving about 500,000 connections including delivering water to three other districts.  Henry has been teaching community college classes in water technology since 1993.  He holds a BS degree in Information Systems and four AS degrees in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Electronic Technology, and Computer Science.  He currently holds a California T5 and D3 certification and an AWWA CA/NV AWTO 5.
 
When
6/23/2025 - 8/18/2025
Where
Online Webinar

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.