Hydrology and Drinking Water Operations
Course Pack: Hydrology
Intro into Wells, Source, Conservation and Hydrology
Course Code: WAT-HYD-001
Old Course Code: 4002.1
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Water
Course Pack: Hydrology
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A
Course Description
This introductory course provides an overview of hydrologic principles, groundwater and surface‑water sources, aquifer characteristics, and system‑level water‑supply considerations. Operators learn how source protection, emergency‑source planning, and conservation practices support regulatory compliance and sustainable system operation. Applied examples illustrate how hydrologic factors influence treatment and distribution planning.
Learning Objectives
- Explain hydrological cycle
- Differentiate surface vs groundwater sources
- Identify aquifer types
- Plan for emergency sources
- Apply conservation principles
Agenda
- Hydrologic cycle and movement of water through systems
- Surface water and groundwater source characteristics
- Aquifer types and emergency/alternate source considerations
- Conservation strategies for source protection
- Applied examples of source water scenarios
Target audience
Operator Level 1–2 personnel, new system operators, or staff beginning work with water supply or hydrologic concepts
Level
I, II
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Edward Cope