Drinking Water Pumping
Training Outline
Designed for water operators and maintenance technicians, this course covers the fundamentals of pumping in drinking water systems — from equipment to troubleshooting. Learn how surface pump stations work, the differences between centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, and how to prevent issues like water hammer. Includes flow and pressure monitoring techniques and an overview of electrical panel components.
- 1
Types of Pumps
- Introduction to Pumping
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Positive Displacement Pumps
Chapter test - 2
Surface Pumping Facilities
- Operation of Surface Pump Facilities
- Problems Associated with Surface Pump Facilities
- Equipment for Preventing Water Hammer
Chapter test - 3
Use of Instrumentation
- Flow Rate and Pressure Measurement with Instrumentation
- External Components of an Electrical Panel
- Internal Components of an Electrical Panel
Chapter test - 4Chapter test
- 5Chapter test
- 6Chapter test
- 7Chapter test
- 8Chapter test
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish between the two main types of pumps used in water systems
- Explain how pumping facilities work
Level
Beginner
Prerequisities
None
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water distribution and water treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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