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Jan 03 2007 12: 08PM St. Cloud Technical Caller 320-308-SSOS P. 3 COURT,E QES"C��PTIONS ION ExcharwalReverse Osmosis Trwrttwwd In ihis course the operator will gain knowledge and understanding in the operation of ion exchange and v awe"yore waika''ttraAront systems. Operators will practice operating and mining treatment units In order to provWe both safe and aestheticalry desirable drinking water supplies. Disinfection 1, Hypochiorinators This course is designed to prvnkle small water system operators with the knowledge and skills required to operate water faculties chlorination systems using liquid solutions as hypochbrite. The content-will include way "Id"cif valious sbwVth chlorine sokfions.feed equipment and processes used in the hypocHorits feed system,application and monitorfng points and proper installation of such facilities. Safe handling and personal ►'v. �ryycs'rNr .y:*h6.4j%w*iiiV with hypoc hlorite solutions will be emphasized. Disinfection analysis and c ations of dosages are also Wj* Other small systems disinfection methodologies may be incorporated . ,this course to m-me s:Reds of cornmunitles in fural area. Water Hydrsuilm This course is designed to assist operators in applying theories to operations of water a sy-Opm in to the physical effects water has onlin a water system. The affects of head, pressure and force will be explored in both dynamic and static water systems. Head tosses. including friction,,velocity and total dynamic head will he evaluated. The importance of pressures and Vve-ure ibsses wvili be emphasized throughout the course. The concept and effects of water hammer in a water system will be explored. Changing pressures in a water system can adversely,a€fect a water syii t6 eiiivi i oriel`ire inlay of Piebaura gdugea an boosier pumps • 411 be demonstrated to replicate what occurs on a daily bash in water systems. Calculations relating to vats�n and friellon iosses will be emphasized. $ourctwaftr(Wells) This course is designed for small system operators beginning a career as a water operator and for current operators to upgrade their skil"r end ab Ling to vier Create r#operaW duties: The course cm-ars basic knowledge and understanding ojf.source l waters and wells, how they are constructed. protected, i emit and-.maintained to provide--for mil.iit="c_ ..,,. .x -.�,,.Tr4y, c. r f 4u, i"-. "'f .e#Aes� a m �r s '�T'^.e'ir..'"�I �tu$�"�'S.r..'�1'e.'i't°qi#lied to participate in discussions involving the course topics and hands-on exercises developed sped is ally to enhance I the skills and understand Ingl of water system,npeo €'s, S plc e , .ts--de ;ff1e components of a well system and calculate the production of the well based on actual measures taken in the field. Students will begin to develop the necessary attitude and values as have becom. F professionals and peers In this industry. P mnp-Operadon&Malnbeatr>cs N(CenUft9 l!) This course is designed to enable small water system operators to understand the.theory and oWntlan water pumps.ills course rse will Include the operation and maintenance requirements for cer*ifugal and other che"k al and water pumps used in utilities today. Topics wwifll include repair and mau tenence,parts K:a w►.aii s, i A*M 'Mdd rot""Uons, adj stmerrt and controls. procedures.Class applications and cal�ra will include hands-on -Interurm-Inter activities of pumps in laboratory setting using system simulations. Water Comrnunicatlom Network The purpose of this course is to provide srnall water system operators with the krxPwW-gf;and skof regpk"A k? develop and maintain a functional record keeping and reporting system and aid in the operators to communicate with regulatory agencies and local govemrnents. Primary areas of coverage will include records and reports that are required by dxs IWN Del witrwiti 414oviih,. information wiii aiso be provided an •umentatlon requirements of EPA and the Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. The course will assist the 'bOmtors In developing a method to develop is 3 4-1 urn €o ar UYv1r uW aho and rnaitiWicr the puitbsr water system in their charge, to include items such as routine and preventative maintenance. This course will provkle assistance with report writing to enhance the cormmurin',e5o ns jar o3.