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Physical Infrastructure Management

Online: EL154 self-paced eLearning course

Course Length: 5 Hours | 0.5 CEUs*

This course summarizes the basic utility processes (water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, sewer collections), and the assets incorporated for each.

This course is the first in an AWWA's series on Infrastructure Management Certificate Program (EL174).

Objectives

  • List the basic components of a utility system.
  • Describe basic maintenance methods.
  • Know and describe why maintenance may not occur.
  • Explain the importance of GASB 34.
  • Summarize the risks associated with lack of maintenance.

Description

Infrastructure maintenance is a critical component of each process and is relied on for consistent operations. The concept of asset management, as a part of GASB34, is a tool used by regulatory and finance officials to track the condition of infrastructure and to identify areas where added maintenance or capital projects may be needed.

This course summarizes the basic utility processes (water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, sewer collections), and the assets incorporated for each.

This course includes the following modules:

Module 1: Physical Infrastructure

Module 2: Asset Management

Module 3: Maintenance

This course is non-refundable.

Certificates of Completion

5 Hours

*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.