Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention
Property owners may turn to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers to determine whether or not a property requires a backflow prevention device. According to the EPA there are approximately 155,000 public water systems in the United States. It is the responsibility of these public water utilities to provide safe drinking water to over 90 percent of the United States. Water main breaks and fire fighting efforts among other events can cause a condition called backsiphonage or backflow. This creates a condition where non-potable water from a building can contaminate the public water supply system. Anyone associated with the design, construction, maintenance of water systems needs to be aware of the potential for backflow and understand how to prevent it. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss the difference between back pressure and back siphoning, and the conditions where each occur. We will learn how to select the appropriate backflow device given the potential hazard and describe how backflow devices operate. Upon completing this course you will be able to recognize examples of potential backflow situations and how to prevent backsiphonage and/or backpressure. You will also be able to differentiate types of backflow preventers and the importance of regular testing and maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses field maintenance, system monitoring, and infrastructure-reliability challenges related to Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention. Property owners may turn to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers to determine whether or not a property requires a backflow prevention device. According to the EPA there are approximately 155,000 public water systems in the United States.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for main breaks, backflow events, service interruptions, and other field situations requiring rapid response associated with Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention. Property owners may turn to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers to determine whether or not a property requires a backflow prevention device. According to the EPA there are approximately 155,000 public water systems in the United States.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address cross-connection control, backflow-prevention requirements, and infrastructure-safety accountability tied to Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in the field.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for water distribution and wastewater collection system operators and field crews, along with utilities seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by supporting consistent field practices and strengthening infrastructure reliability related to Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on distribution and collection system operations, field maintenance, and continuing education. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across water and wastewater teams.
