Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
Course Length: 2 Hours / 0.2 CEUs*
Introduce learners to the concept of a backflow on potable water system and recognize backflow issues.
Objectives
- Identify a Backflow/Cross Connection.
- Understand the importance of Backflow/Cross Connection prevention as it relates to the public water supply community.
- The Elements of an effective Backflow/Cross Connection prevention program.
- Identify the different backflow/cross connection devices.
- Understand the need for maintenance to ensure continuous protection and operation of the system.
- Identify the hazards associated with a backflow/cross connection.
Description
This course introduces learners to the concept of backflow in potable water systems and helps them recognize related issues. The goals and outcomes of the course include identifying backflow and cross connections, understanding the importance of their prevention for the public water supply community, and learning the elements of an effective prevention program.
Additionally, learners will identify various backflow and cross connection devices, comprehend the necessity of maintenance for continuous protection and operation, and recognize the hazards associated with backflow and cross connections.
This course includes the following modules:
Module 1: Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control.
Module 2: Hydraulics of Backflow.
This course is non-refundable.
Certificates of Completion
*AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion upon success passing of this course. This does not automatically imply that your state agency will award you CEUs. It is the individual's responsibility, before registering for any continuing education credit program, to contact the appropriate licensing agency.
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