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
- Describe typical small groundwater system components
- Identify common contamination sources
- Perform essential operator maintenance
- Explain regulatory duties of small system operators
- Understand well construction fundamentals
Agenda
- Overview of groundwater systems and hydrogeologic context
- Basic well construction components and functions
- Operator responsibilities for monitoring and maintenance
- Common contamination sources and pathways
- 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