Dates & Locations
Thursday, March 7 – Rutland
Tuesday, March 19 – Zoom
Wednesday, March 27 – Rutland
Thursday, April 4 – Rutland
Thursday, April 11 – Rutland
Thursday, April 18 – Zoom
8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day

Description
This multi-week course is designed for those seeking a Class D certification. Topics will include all aspects of distribution systems, as well as hydraulics, water chemistry, water mathematics, and sampling procedures. You are expected to attend all sessions.

Textbooks 
The following books are required for all students:
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State)
Water System Operations Water Distribution, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association)
In addition, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.
These books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class.

Credit
36 TCH (Water)

Location 
Most class sessions will be held in-person at the Rutland Wastewater Treatment Facility. Two class sessions will be held on Zoom (see above).

Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Additional Classes 
The following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:
Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland
Advanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex
Distribution Exam Preparation Course: April 29 in Rutland

Exam 
Find information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams