Waterworks Owner/Operator Training

The following is a compilation of training videos and slides provided by ODW to provide information on a variety of relevant topics.

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RCAP: Coliform Sampling Best Practices


RCAP: Measurement of Chlorine Residual


AWWA Overview on Water Sampling Techniques: AWWA


AWWA Lead and Copper Sampling Video


AWWA Organics Sampling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFssHT4Z1Gg&index=3&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA


AWWA Coliform Sampling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyyk_M7ah3c&index=5&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA


RCAP: Protecting Distribution System Water Quality: http://vimeo.com/134849908


RCAP: Hydrant Inspection and Flushing - http://vimeo.com/134771413


RCAP: Valve Maintenance - http://vimeo.com/135987523


AWWA introduces Pipeline Repair for Water Utilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwK6-ZFkHd0&index=6&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA


AWWA Field Guide: Hydrant Flow Tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akTzGvdLQL8&index=8&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA


AWWA Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control: Applications & Installations:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7JYhDe7fc&index=33&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA


Pump Control Valve Maintenance from Utah Rural Water:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs9-jok9OSk&feature=player_embedded


AWWA Lime Softening Techniques for Water Operators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqnB73GPTDI


USEPA Background on the WARN Initiative:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SFE0pcBOlLI


USEPA WARNs in Action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-d_2dNPCc


Why Some Public-Supply Wells are More Vulnerable to Contamination Than Others by USGS:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYAXnQame-U&feature=player_embedded


RCAP The Importance of an Operator in a Community’s Water Systems: http://vimeo.com/71441343


RCAP What does it take to be an operator?: http//vimeo.com/31869236


Careers in Water and Wastewater Operations by SmallWaterSupply.org: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y2HBPaYgA5Q


Last Updated: 07-06-2021
Last Updated: January 11, 2023