Meters and Valves (On-Site)

The Meters and Valves course is an on-site, facility-hosted training designed to strengthen operator understanding of critical distribution system components that directly impact flow control, system accountability, and regulatory compliance. This course focuses on proper installation practices, recordkeeping, maintenance, and operational use of meters and valves within your distribution system.

By delivering this training on-site, WtrWrx tailors discussion to the host facility’s equipment types, mapping practices, and service line responsibilities. Operators gain practical knowledge they can immediately apply in the field, while facilities benefit from improved asset tracking, stronger documentation practices, and more reliable system control.

Course Highlights

• Recordkeeping requirements for meters and valves, including mapping and GIS documentation

• Meter components, sizing, installation considerations, and service line responsibilities

• Corporation stops, curb stops, curb boxes, and service taps (dry taps and wet taps)

• Proper tap location and connection practices

• Valve purposes and operational limitations

• Types of valves used in distribution systems, including gate, globe, butterfly, check, pressure-relief, and regulating valves

• Backflow prevention devices and pressure control valves

• Manual and powered valve operation methods

• Valve storage, maintenance, and documentation best practices

This course emphasizes real-world application and discussion of common field issues, helping operators understand not only how these components function, but how proper use and documentation protect system integrity. Operators earn CEU hours while facilities gain stronger asset management practices, clearer system control, and improved compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

Delivery: On-site, facility-hosted
Ideal for: Distribution operators, maintenance staff, supervisors, and small system operators

Cost: $150.00
CEUs: 7.0DS/2.0DW/2.0WW
DNR Course # 2602308