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Water Supply 15 PDH Discount Package

PACKAGE NO: DP15C-38
PACKAGE PDH: 15
PACKAGE PRICE: $216
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Courses in this Package
COURSE TITLE: A Guide to Rainwater Harvesting
COURSE NO: C06-014
COURSE PROVIDER: Allen Hughes, P.E.
A Guide to Rainwater Harvesting
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course introduces the basic principles of residential and small-scale commercial rainwater harvesting system design. The design process includes choosing system components in the most cost effective and advantageous manner. It is intended to serve as a first step in consideration of the use of rainwater harvesting systems. The information in this course may be useful in planning and sizing of rainwater harvesting systems.

 

Rainwater harvesting is an ancient technique enjoying a revival in popularity due to the inherent quality of rainwater and interest in reducing consumption of treated water.  Rainwater collection has numerous benefits such as free supply, low mineral and sodium content, reduction in non-point source pollution, and reduced demand on water utilities.

 

This 6 PDH online course is intended for use by civil and environmental engineers, design professionals, construction personnel and others interested in learning about the best management practices for rainwater harvesting.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about the basic rainwater system components including catchment surface, gutters, and downspouts, leaf screens, first-flush diverters, roof washers, storage tanks and pressure tanks and pumps
  • Learning about treatment and disinfection equipment
  • Knowing the water quality standards as well as the factors affecting water quality
  • Learning about water treatment, water capturing system capabilities, rainfall distribution and calculation of storage capacity
  • Estimating water demand
  • Understanding the rainwater harvesting best management practices and building codes
  • Learning about cistern design, construction and capacity
  • Learning about backflow prevention systems, dual-use systems and required rainwater harvesting systems
  • Learning about cost estimation and comparison, financial incentives, tax exemptions and municipal incentives
  • Familiarizing with rainwater harvesting case studies
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course you will need to review the course document titled, "A Guide to Rainwater Harvesting", which is based on the publication titled, "Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting", third edition, published by the Texas Water Development Board in 2005.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
A Guide to Rainwater Harvesting (3 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete this course review you will need to take a multiple choice quiz of thirty (30) questions to earn 6 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on this Texas Water Development Board publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: An Introduction to Treated Water Storage
COURSE NO: C03-029
An Introduction to Treated Water Storage
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides an introduction to design criteria for treated water storage requirements for domestic, industrial and firefighting water supply systems; describes typical design analyses for elevated tanks, standpipes, and reservoirs; and provides guidance on the procedures to be followed in selecting sites for such storage works. The course covers requirements for treated water storage in the distribution system, but not the storage requirements for raw water supplies or fire deluge systems.

 

This 3 PDH online course is intended for civil and mechanical engineers and other infrastructure design and construction professionals who want to learn about the basic technology, design guidelines and materials and equipment used for storage of treated water.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the storage requirements to meet peak flow requirements, equalize system pressures, and provide emergency water supply
  • Understanding the system pressure requirements and the role storage facilities play in maintaining them
  • Understanding the fundamentals of elevated water storage
  • Learning about ground water storage facilities
  • Learning how to integrate emergency and firefighting water requirements into system planning and design
  • Learning how to calculate total water storage requirement
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "An Introduction to Treated Water Storage".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Introduction to Treated Water Storage (2.5 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: An Introduction to Water Supply Systems Operation and Maintenance
COURSE NO: C05-022
An Introduction to Water Supply Systems Operation and Maintenance
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides an introduction to maintenance inspections and general maintenance services required at domestic water supply systems.  It includes information about tools and equipment, lubricants, and materials and supplies required to perform general and specific equipment maintenance tasks.

 

Regular inspection of equipment is part of an operator’s routine duties to ensure proper functioning of the system. Such inspection includes lubrication, minor adjustments, and renewal of parts that do not require major overhaul or repairs. The operator’s inspection also entails detecting and reporting (to the proper authority) any abnormal conditions (appearance, leaks, unusual noises, etc.).

 

This 5 PDH online course is intended for civil engineers and operations and maintenance personnel wanting an introduction to operation and maintenance of domestic water treatment systems.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Knowing the recommended inspection intervals and maintenance procedures for aeration equipment
  • Learning about maintenance procedures and inspection intervals for rapid mix, flocculation, and sedimentation basins
  • Understanding the important considerations in maintenance of upflow clarifiers and solids contact units
  • Keeping  a maintenance checklist for gravity filtration equipment
  • Knowing how to maintain filter media in optimal condition
  • Learning about backwash rates for media cleaning
  • Understanding the importance of calibration tests for dry chemical feeders
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the document titled, “An Introduction to Water Supply Systems Operations and Maintenance”.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
An Introduction to Water Supply Systems Operations and Maintenance (2.2 MB)
Course Quiz

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Landscaping for Water Efficiency
COURSE NO: C01-006
COURSE PROVIDER: Allen Hughes, P.E.
Landscaping for Water Efficiency
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course introduces the reader to the essential methods for designing water efficient landscaping.


Providing an adequate supply of fresh water to our ever growing population is reaching a critical stage.  The World Bank reports that water shortages threaten the health and economy in 80 countries.  With dwindling supplies, the cost of this precious resource is bound to increase.  In response to the declining supply of fresh water, many conservation efforts have been focused within homes and businesses.  Efficiently managing our outdoor use of water can also yield a significant savings to our net water budget.

 

Designing water-wise landscapes can result in many benefits.  The conservation of our vital water supply is the most obvious.  Water saving landscapes can also decrease energy use, water bills, erosion, and maintenance costs. Some up front thoughts built into the design of landscaping features can save thousands of gallons of water in the long run.  Knowing the key design and maintenance considerations for low water use landscaping is essential for the successful conservation of our most precious resource.

 

This 1 PDH online course is intended for homeowners, practicing engineers, contractors, developers, regulators, and all other personnel involved with the design, installation, and maintenance of landscaped areas.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding why one should be concerned about the water efficiency of landscaping
  • Understanding the benefits of water efficient landscapes
  • Learning about landscaping planning and design considerations for water efficiency
  • Knowing the essentials of irrigation
  • Familiarizing with several successful landscaping for efficiency case studies
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the EPA publication titled, "Water-Efficient Landscaping". 

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Landscaping for Water Efficiency (1.9 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit. The quiz will be based on this EPA publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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