- ODW Hosted Training
- Operator/Owner Training
- Operator Licensure Prep Resources
- Informational/Instructional Videos
The following is a compilation of training videos and slides provided by ODW to provide information on a variety of relevant topics.
- Waterworks Regulations- Cross Connection Control Program
- Lead and Copper Rule Revisions: Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory
- Bacteriological Sampling Instruction
Name | Link(s) | Description/Additional Info |
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ODW-Virginia Tech Speciality Courses | https://www.cpe.vt.edu/waww/index.html | Here you will find detailed information about upcoming training courses for the operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities in Virginia, ranging from small, onsite systems to the largest municipal plants. |
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Program | https://sercap.org/about/who-we-serve/job-seekers-training | Information Regarding SERCAP’s Water/Wastewater Operator and Stormwater Management Training Program |
Virginia Section AWWA | Calendar | American Water Works Association (AWWA) Training/Event Calendar |
WaterJAM | https://vaawwa.org/Page/waterjam | Information Regarding WaterJAM |
AWWA | https://www.awwa.org/Events-Education/Webinars | Information regarding operator training and resources |
CDC - Water Fluoridation for Waterworks Operators | http://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1072975 | CDC’s Online Training on Water Fluoridation for Waterworks Operators. Located on train.org |
Name | Link(s) | Description/Additional Info |
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AWWA | Become a Certified Operator, Events Calendar | AWWA Distance Learning Resources |
CSU (Sacramento) Correspondence Courses | http://www.owp.csus.edu/ | CSU's Office of Water Programs Landing Page |
ODW-Virginia Tech Speciality Courses | https://www.cpe.vt.edu/waww/index.html | Here you will find detailed information about upcoming training courses for the operators of water and wastewater treatment facilities in Virginia, ranging from small, onsite systems to the largest municipal plants. |
Virginia Western Community College | Using the ABC Water Treatment Formula Table | Distance Learning Course for Water Operators |
Mountain Empire Community College | https://water.mecc.edu/ | Water/Wastewater courses are now on the web and can be applied to an Associate in Applied Science Degree with a Water/Wastewater Specialization. |
If you discover a link no longer works or has changed, please notify the ODW Website Workgroup at: odwwebgroup@vdh.virginia.gov
RCAP: Coliform Sampling Best Practices
RCAP: Measurement of Chlorine Residual
AWWA Overview on Water Sampling Techniques: AWWA
AWWA Lead and Copper Sampling Video
AWWA Organics Sampling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFssHT4Z1Gg&index=3&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA
AWWA Coliform Sampling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyyk_M7ah3c&index=5&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA
RCAP: Protecting Distribution System Water Quality: http://vimeo.com/134849908
RCAP: Hydrant Inspection and Flushing - http://vimeo.com/134771413
RCAP: Valve Maintenance - http://vimeo.com/135987523
AWWA introduces Pipeline Repair for Water Utilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwK6-ZFkHd0&index=6&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA
AWWA Field Guide: Hydrant Flow Tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akTzGvdLQL8&index=8&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA
AWWA Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control: Applications & Installations:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7JYhDe7fc&index=33&list=PLB8AE6F1ACF52C0FA
Pump Control Valve Maintenance from Utah Rural Water:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs9-jok9OSk&feature=player_embedded
AWWA Lime Softening Techniques for Water Operators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqnB73GPTDI
USEPA Background on the WARN Initiative:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SFE0pcBOlLI
USEPA WARNs in Action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-d_2dNPCc
Why Some Public-Supply Wells are More Vulnerable to Contamination Than Others by USGS:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYAXnQame-U&feature=player_embedded
RCAP The Importance of an Operator in a Community’s Water Systems: http://vimeo.com/71441343
RCAP What does it take to be an operator?: http//vimeo.com/31869236
Careers in Water and Wastewater Operations by SmallWaterSupply.org: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y2HBPaYgA5Q