October 7 - October 9

 

Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites & Conference Center

2424 S. Mission St. Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858

 

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Drinking Water Operator Program is offering an in-person Distribution Short course in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

This course is offered to allow water utility personnel an opportunity to acquire basic information in the subjects important to distribution systems. This course includes topics such as water mains, corrosion control, Lead and Copper Rule, pipeline appurtenances, safety, regulations and rules, meters, cross connections, maintenance, and other distribution system related topics.  Attendees will have question and answer opportunities with the course instructors.

Only 55 Seats Available.

Registration Fee:  $275

Registration/Cancellation Deadline:  September 26, 2025

Continuing Education:  1.8 CECs in the Technical category for Drinking Water Operators.
Course Code 370

Lodging Information:  Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 989-772-4000. Please refer the group name: MI EGLE- Limited Treatment & Distribution Short Course
Room Rate: $98.00, plus applicable taxes
Room Block Expiration Date: September 15, 2025


Included Meals:

  • Day 1: Lunch
  • Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Day 3: Breakfast

Distribution Short Course Agenda*
*Preliminary Agenda subject to change

Day 1 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 2 - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Day 3 - 8:00am - 12:00 pm

Day 1 

8:30am – Registration 

9:00-9:15am – Welcome and Introductions

9:15-9:45am – Course Introduction

9:45-10:30am – Water Concepts

1030:-1045am – Break

10:45am- 12:00pm – Math

12:00- 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00- 2:30pm – Components

2:30- 2:45pm – Break

2:45- 3:30pm – Math

3:30- 5:00pm – Watermain Installation

5:30 – Dinner (Optional)

7:00 – Distribution Problem Set Review (Optional)

 

Day 2 

7:30-8:00am – Check-in and Breakfast

8:00-9:00am – Sampling

9:00-10:00am – Rules

10:00-10:15am – Break

10:15-10:45am – Ethics

10:45- 12:00pm – Math

1:00pm- 2:15pm – Cross Connections

2:15- 3:15pm – Rules

3:15- 3:30pm – Break

3:30- 5:00pm – LCR and Corrosion Control

5:30pm – Dinner (Optional)

7:00pm – Problem Review (Optional)

 

Day 3

7:30 - 8:00am –   Check-in and Breakfast

8:00-9:15am – Distribution Operations

9:15-10:15am – Winter Operations

10:15-10:30am – Break

10:30-11:15am – LCR and Corrosion Control

11:15am-12:00pm  – Safety

12:00pm  – Adjourn

 

 

Registration Questions: Joel Roseberry (RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov) or Alana Berthold (BertholdA@Michigan.gov)

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494  or RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov  10 business days prior to the session to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

October 7 – 9, 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center, South Mission Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
2424 South Mission Street, Mount Pleasant MI, 48858, United States

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