April 15 - April 17
Holiday Inn & Suites Mt. Pleasant
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 Hickory Corners, 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: April 4, 2025
Continuing Education: 1.8 CECs in the Technical category for Drinking Water Operators.
Course Code 370
Lodging Information: Room nights area available April 15 and 16
Room Rate: $98.00 plus applicable taxes
Lodging Booking Link
Lodging reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel at 989-317-8686.
Group Name: MI EGLE-Distribution Short C
Room Block Expiration: March 25, 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 - 8:30am - 5:30pm
Day 2 - 8:00am - 5:30pm
Day 3 - 8:00am - 12:00 pm
Day 1
8:30am – Registration
9:00am – Welcome and Introductions
9:15am – Course Introduction
9:45am – Water Concepts
10:30am – Break
10:45am – Math Fractions, Decimals, and Unit Conversions
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm - Math Areas and Volumes
1:45pm – Break
2:00pm – Watermain Installation
4:00pm - System Concepts
5:30 – Dinner (On your own)
7:00 – Problem Review (Optional)
Day 2
7:00am – Breakfast Buffet
8:00am – Lead and Copper Rule and Corrosion
10:00am – Break
10:10am – Rules
11:10am – Sampling
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm – Storage and Winter Operations
2:15pm – Math Hydraulics and Continuity
3:15pm – Break
3:25pm – Math Hydraulics and Chlorination
5:30pm – Dinner (On your own)
7:00pm – Problem Review (Optional)
Day 3
7:00am – Breakfast Buffet
8:00am – Distribution Operations
9:15am – Cross Connections
10:30am – Break
10:40am – Safety
10:55am – Ethics
11:25am - Math Problem Review
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.