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Water Treatment | Coagulation Process Operation and Jar Testing
Mar
06

Water Treatment | Coagulation Process Operation and Jar Testing

Learn about Coagulation Process Operation and Jar Testing in this excerpt from our Coagulation and Flocculation Lecture from our Water Treatment Exam Review course.   In this video we look at a few topics including: Streaming Current Meter, Enhanced Coagulation, Why Lowering pH works, and Jar Testing.   If you are preparing for a certification […]

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Collection System Design and Layout | System Capacity
Mar
02

Collection System Design and Layout | System Capacity

Learn about Wastewater Collection System Capacity in this video, taken from our collection system exam review course. For more videos like this, check out our YouTube channel. If you are preparing for a certification exam, you may be interested in our FREE Exam Tips or in signing up for one of our Exam Prep courses. We are here to help […]

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Water Distribution | Fire Hydrant Parts and Classification
Feb
28

Water Distribution | Fire Hydrant Parts and Classification

Learn about Fire Hydrant parts and classification in this excerpt from our Distribution System Exam Review course.     In this video we look at hydrant parts and the different classifications. Each color represents a different flow rate. Red hydrants have a flow below 500 gallons per minute (GPM). Orange hydrants are between 500 and […]

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Project Management | The Role of a Project Manager
Feb
26

Project Management | The Role of a Project Manager

Learn about the role of a project manager in this excerpt of the Project Management lecture from our Water Utility Management course.     In this video we learn that a project manager’s primary role is to ensure that all work is completed: – On Time – Within Budget – Within Scope – To the […]

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CA Water Treatment Exam Date Change
Feb
22

CA Water Treatment Exam Date Change

California Water Boards has changed the November Water Treatment exam from the third Saturday of the month, to the first Saturday of the month. The 2018 exam will be given on November 3rd. The link below will pull up the official state schedule with the updated exam dates. Please review and mark your calendars. CA […]

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Wastewater Collection | Methods of Conveyance
Feb
09

Wastewater Collection | Methods of Conveyance

Learn about Wastewater Collection System Methods of Conveyance in this video, taken from our collection system exam review course.   In this videos we look at the three methods of conveyance: Gravity Collection Systems, Low Pressure Collection Systems, and Vacuum Collection Systems. We also learn about the three types of waste collections systems: Sanitary Sewer Systems, Storm Water Systems, and Combined […]

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Water Distribution | Hydrant Installation and Types of Fire Hydrants
Feb
07

Water Distribution | Hydrant Installation and Types of Fire Hydrants

Learn about Fire Hydrants in this excerpt from the Distribution System Exam Review course.     In this video we look at the guidelines for fire hydrant installation, and the four basics types of fire hydrants. These types include:  Dry-Barrel Hydrants, Wet-Barrel Hydrants, Warm-Climate Hydrants, and Flush Hydrants. For more videos like this, check out […]

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Water Treatment | Chemical Feed Equipment and Flash Mixing
Feb
06

Water Treatment | Chemical Feed Equipment and Flash Mixing

Learn about Chemical Feed Equipment and Flash Mixing in this excerpt from our Water Treatment Exam Review course.     Types of Chemical Feed Pumps covered in this videos include: Solution Feeders Diaphragm Pump Peristaltic Pump   Types of Mixers covered in this videos include: Rapid-Mix (Flash Mixing) Facilities Mechanical Mixers Single Blade Mechanical Mixer […]

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