Basic Water Works Operation

Basic Water Works Operations – 20-Hour Course

TCEQ Course Code 0092

Instructor:  Ghulam Sumdani

Cost:  $225

Location:  HAC Training Room, 5005 W. Royal Lane, Suite 170, Irving, Texas 75063

Map and directions to the HAC Training Center.

Description

This training course meets the requirements by TCEQ for licensing in the Water industry in the State of Texas.  It is required for the D Water License. A required course for entry-level operators, this basic course in water works operation introduces the student to the relationship between safe potable (drinking) water and health, and the important role that the water operator plays in maintaining adequate safe drinking water supplies.  An overall view of the water cycle and a general description of the responsibilities of water system personnel is provided.  A summary of Texas' rules for licensing of water system operators and the need for regulation of drinking water to protect the public health, safety, and welfare are included.  The course contains a general introduction to the source, characteristics, production, treatment, disinfection, storage, and distribution of potable water with instructions on general hazards and safety practices.  Basic water chemistry and math skills are developed and applied to chemical feeding and other operational activities. 

Required for C Distribution, C Ground, C Surface and D.