1 Jan 1993
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Pumping Operation-- (1) Operate water purification, storage, and distribution systems. (2) Operate 65 GPM, 125 GPM, 350 GPM, and 600 GPM pumps. (3) Regulate manual and motor operated valves. (4) Perform troubleshooting on all pumps. (5) Perform operator maintenance on all pumps and valves. | 900 |
| B | Filter, Valves, and Flow Charts-- (1) Perform before, during, and after operation maintenance on valve and hoses. (2) Read and record dial indications. (3) Add filtering agents when required. (4) Backwash and/or replace filter elements. | 900 |
| C | Chemicals-- (1) Mix and add initial chemical charges. (2) Monitor operations and all chemicals when required. (3) Maintain chemical records. | 750 |
| D | Logs and Reports-- (1) Prepare DA Form 1713-R. (2) Prepare DA Form 1713-1-R. (3) Prepare DA Form 1714-R. (4) Prepare DA Form 1716-R. (5) Prepare DA Form 1717-R. (6) Submit reports to proper authorities. | 375 |
| E | Gauges-- (1) Monitor flow gauges and record data. (2) Monitor pressure gauges and record data. (3) Submit reports to proper authorities. | 300 |
| F | Water Samples and Laboratory Tests-- (1) Test water samples for chlorine residual. (2) Test water samples for turbidity. (3) Test water samples for NBC contaminates. (4) Record results. | 750 |
| G | Water Formulas-- (1) Calculate quantity of water (GPM) flowing in a stream. (2) Calculate weight of water. (3) Calculate pressure of water. (4) Calculate gallons of water. (5) Calculate volume of water in tank. (6) Calculate vertical feet of water. | 900 |
| H | Chemical Inventory-- (1) Record amounts of chemicals added to product. (2) Maintain chemical supplies. | 375 |
| I | Monitor Storage and Distribution Equipment-- (1) Check storage tanks for sanitation. (2) Check storage tanks for leaks and damages. (3) Check booster pumps for leaks and damages. (4) Check hoses and pumps in distribution systems. (5) Make necessary repairs. | 750 |
| Grand | Total | 6000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 432 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Water Treatment Plant Operator taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Water Treatment Plant Operator program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-176 Water Treatment Plant Operator
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