Following completion of Chapter 5, students should be able to:

1. Develop and conduct a water distribution system surveillance program.
2. Develop and conduct a water quality monitoring program for a water distribution system.
3. Develop and conduct a cross-connection control program.
4. Locate buried pipes and leaks.
5. Repair leaks.
6. Make pipe connections.
7. Flush pipes.
8. Clean pipes.
9. Contract out a pipe lining job.
10. Thaw frozen pipes and hydrants.
11. Test and read meters.
12. Disinfect mains and storage facilities.
13. Develop a recordkeeping system and keep accurate records.
14. Train operators to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
15. Effectively deal with the public.
16. Maintain the landscaped areas around distribution system facilities.
17. Safely operate and maintain a water distribution system.

The main purpose of this chapter is to teach operators how to safely operate and maintain water distribution systems.

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