Hydrology and Drinking Water Operations

Course Pack: Ground Water Operations

Basic Principles of Ground Water Operations

Course Code: WAT-OPS-001
Old Course Code: 2013.1
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Water
Course Pack: Ground Water Operations
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to small-system groundwater operations, including an overview of well components, potential contamination pathways, operator responsibilities, and key maintenance practices.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe typical small groundwater system components
  2. Identify common contamination sources
  3. Perform essential operator maintenance
  4. Explain regulatory duties of small system operators
  5. Understand well construction fundamentals

Agenda

  1. Overview of groundwater systems and hydrogeologic context
  2. Basic well construction components and functions
  3. Operator responsibilities for monitoring and maintenance
  4. Common contamination sources and pathways
  5. Regulatory framework for groundwater operations

Target audience

Entry level operators and staff involved in groundwater system oversight

Level

I, II

Learning material and method

Online on-demand

Assessment

Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)

Instructor

Mike Harrington

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