March 22 - 24, 2023
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Drinking Water Operator Program is offering an in-person Distribution Short course in Lansing, Michigan. This course will include question and answer opportunities with the course instructors.
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.
Registration Fee: $225
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: March 12, 2023
Continuing Education: Course provides 1.8 CECs in the Technical category for Drinking Water Operators.
Location: Lansing Community College West. 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
Recommended nearby Lodging:
Crowne Plaza Lansing West
925 S. Creyts Rd.
Lansing, MI 48917
517-323-7100
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
6511 Centurion Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
517-827-7000
*Preliminary Agenda
*Subject to change
Distribution Short Course Agenda
Day 1 - 9am - 5:30pm
Day 2 - 7:30am - 5:30pm
Day 3 - 7:30am - 12:00 pm
Day 1
9:00-9:30am – Registration
9:30-10:05am – Course Introduction
10:05-10:50am – Water Concepts
10:50am- 12:00pm – Watermain Installation
12:00- 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00- 2:30pm – Components
2:30- 3:10pm – Break
3:10- 4:30pm – Water Storage
4:30pm - 5:30 – Distribution Problem Set Review
Day 2
7:30-8:00am – Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:50am – Sampling
8:50-10:00am – Rules
10:00-10:30am – Ethics
10:30- 10:40am – Break
10:4am- 12:00pm – Cross Connections
12:00- 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00- 1:30pm – Cross Connections Activity
1:30- 3:15pm – Distribution Operators
3:15- 3:30pm – Break
3:30pm - 5:30 – Distribution Problem Set Review
Day 3
7:30-8:00am – Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:30am – Winter Operations
9:30-9:40am – Break
9:40-11:10am – LCR and Corrosion Control
11:10am-12:00pm – Safety
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.