Proper Maintenance and Operation of Fire Hydrants and RW Gate Valves / Water System Basics and the Evolution of Pressure Monitoring to Benefit Drinking Water Utilities

Time: 8:45am – 12:00pm     Place: 253 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag, RI      TCH(s): 3 (RI DOH)

Cost: Free                            Instructor: Matt Young / Brett Johnson

Part 1
Upon taking this class, operators will have a better understanding of the assembly and testing
requirements to build fire hydrants and RW gate valves. Operators will also have a better understanding
of the history and evolution, proper installation and troubleshooting of fire hydrants
and RW gate valves.
-Proper maintenance and operation of fire hydrants and RW gate valves
-History and evolution of fire hydrants and RW gate valves
-Assembly and testing procedures
-Applicable regulatory standards
-Installation techniques
-Troubleshooting

Part 2
Upon taking this class, operators will have a high-level overview of drinking water systems which
includes the basics of hydraulics and pressure and an explanation of different technologies being
developed to benefit drinking water utilities.
-Evolution of Drinking Water Systems
-Reasons to Monitor Pressure
-Different Types of Pressure Monitoring Devices
-How to Fund These New Technology Devices
-Relevant Case Studies on Utilities Who Have Benefitted from Full-Time
Pressure Monitoring