WAT 243 - Water Distribution Math, Lab

1. Analyze water distribution parameters for state certification exams and water distribution.
   1. Use the ABC Formula/Conversion Table to solve a given word problem.
   2. Find the correct conversion factor for specific math problems.
   3. Compare calculated values to recognized standards for these parameters.
2. Examine calculated data to determine system efficiency and make system changes.
   1. Demonstrate how to determine system efficiency.
   2. Utilize laboratory and system data to optimize system performance.
   3. Detect poor or substandard system performance using math.
3. Assess regulatory compliance sampling for water distribution systems.
   1. Observe safety rules and guidelines for collecting regulatory compliance samples.
   2. Collect samples using proper procedures.
   3. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   4. Describe State and federal regulations and guidelines.
4. Evaluate samples for regulatory compliance using proper techniques.
   1. Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   2. Observe safety rules and guidelines for working in a water laboratory.
   3. Identify monitoring equipment and instruments.
   4. Analyze samples using proper technique.
   5. Interpret data.
   6. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   7. Describe State and federal regulations and guidelines.
5. Characterize system sampling for water distribution systems.
   1. Observe safety rules and guidelines for collecting samples.
   2. Collect samples using proper procedures.
   3. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   4. Describe State and federal regulations and guidelines.
6. Interpret samples for system using proper techniques.
   1. Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   2. Observe safety rules and guidelines for working in a water laboratory.
   3. Recognize monitoring equipment and instruments.
   4. Analyze samples using proper technique.
   5. Interpret data.
   6. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   7. Comply with State and federal regulations and guidelines.
7. Evaluate the operation of water distribution equipment.
   1. Follow safety rules when working with equipment.
   2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   3. Monitor equipment.
   4. Inspect equipment.
   5. Calibrate equipment.
   6. Adjust equipment.
   7. Troubleshoot equipment.
8. Perform maintenance procedures for water distribution equipment.
   1. Follow safety rules when working with equipment.
   2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   3. Recognize when correction maintenance is required.
   4. Perform corrective maintenance procedures.
   5. Perform preventive maintenance procedures when required.
   6. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   7. Complete equipment maintenance records, including work orders.
9. Install water distribution equipment.
   1. Follow safety rules when working with equipment.
   2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   3. Describe installation of water service lines and mains.
   4. Discuss distribution system flushing.
   5. Discuss leak detection program.
   6. Identify proper recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
   7. Complete equipment maintenance records, including work orders.