ASSE Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention 101- PA DEP Course # 1914
 
 
Pennsylvania Water Specialties Inc. 272
Ralph Yanora
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Course ID:  1914
 
Description:The course is designed for water and waste water operators, customer service representatives, and administrators. Chapter 1 covers basic backflow hydraulics. Chapter 2 covers the different types of cross-connections, and the degree of hazard. Chapter 3 describes in detail how to apply protection and to prevent backflow using airgaps and backflow prevention devices. Chapter 3 will also explain how the devices work and will cover proper installation guidelines. Chapter 4 will cover the elements of a comprehensive cross-connection control program, gauge care, repair and maintenance considerations, etc. There will be numerous opportunites in the course to see and actually examine all types of backflow prevention and related plumbing equipment including numerous cut-aways of nearly every brand and type of backflow prevention device on today's market.
 
Course Level:Basic thru Intermediate Course Content:* Basic Backflow Hydraulics * Defining Cross-Connections and Backflow * Preventing Backflow * The Ten Steps to a Cross-Connection Control Program
 
Target Industry:Drinking Water and Wastewater Target Audience:Water operators, system managers and customer services people, regulatory officials.
 
Training Format:Classroom Type of Media:Printed Materials
 
Contact Hours: 6 Hours