October 20 - October 22
Holiday Inn and Suites
5278 E. Pickard 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: October 9, 2026
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 989-317-8686. Please refer the group name: Michigan EGLE Distribution Short Course & Limited Treatment
Room Rate: $98.00, plus applicable taxes
Room Block Expiration Date: September 29, 2026
Lodging Booking Link
Included Meals:
- Day 1: Lunch
- Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch
- Day 3: Breakfast
Distribution Short Course Agenda*
*Preliminary Agenda subject to change
Day 1 - 8:30am - 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
7:00-8:00am – 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
7:00 - 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.
