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What does a 100% reading mean on a Ultraviolet transmittance analyzer? How does temperature affect pH? How often should you calibrate your pH and your conductivity meter?

Meet Shannon - the lead water and wastewater system operator for his community. Shannon will be covering lab testing, calibration techniques, filtration systems, HMI readings, UV analyzers, flow control valves, clarifiers and so much more!

Circuit Rider Trainer Rod provides a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions to inspecting your fire hydrant and includes a fire hydrant inspection checklist.

Circuit Rider Trainer Blair talks about the proactive measures community operators and circuit rider trainers can take to prevent Boil Water Advisories (BWAs). He discusses the success of these measures in Alberta and how neighboring provinces could use the same approach as a roadmap to preventing f

Circuit Rider trainer Rod discusses the components of a wastewater stabilization pond. He goes over the unique differences between an anaerobic pond, a facultative pond, and a storage pond.

“There’s nothing holding you back from becoming an operator.” Blair C. Diversity is key to innovation and growth of an industry. Circuit rider trainer Blair talks about some hesitations men and women may have about entering the field and how to overcome them.

Circuit Rider Trainers rotate through a circuit of First Nations communities, training the people responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining drinking water and wastewater systems. These experts help First Nation operators get and maintain their certification, and may also give advice to c

Circuit Rider Trainer Blair Campbell goes over what can cause a 3-way valve to leak.

“All the water that will ever be is, right now.” – National Geographic.

Circuit Rider Trainer Blair goes over what a submersible pump is and how to safely pull and remove a submersible pump.

What makes the restaurant and water industry so similar? How long does it take to go from an operator-in-training to a level 1 operator? How difficult is the operator-in-training exam? Water Operator and Circuit Rider Trainer Angelo Prato shares his favorite part of being an water treatment ope

What does 20 years worth of corrosion build up in water piping look like? Watch Rod to learn more!

Canada is known worldwide for its scenery and its abundance of clean water. But why do so many communities still experience a lack of access to clean water? Josée gives her perspective on why we as Canadians cannot shy away from the problem and must address this issue.

Learn how to calculate the chemical feed rate required to treat a wastewater stream given the liquid alum concentration and dose. Dimensional analysis and unit conversions are also covered here.

Professor Steph Romaniuk shows how to calculate chemical feed rate, determine knowns and unknowns, and how to effectively rearrange an equation.

Follow Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator Shannon as he goes through the detailed checks to complete daily at the treatment facility.

Circuit Rider Trainer Rod goes over how to inspect a wastewater lagoon, and provides advice on maintaining an efficient lagoon.

Circuit Rider Trainer Rod goes through the wastewater sampling checklist, important things to remember when opening the discharge valve and shows how to safely take a sample from the effluent.

What is the first most important thing you must do before performing a pressure test? What instruments do you need for a hydrant pressure test? Watch Circuit Rider Trainer Rod to find out!

This year for Drinking Water Week, Water Movement celebrates the Women behind Water. Let's commit to connecting with, listening to and learning from community Water Keepers. You can watch these Water Keepers directly on Water Movement's platform. Indigenous people, especially women, have always s

Rod explains what Operators must do to prevent fire hydrants from freezing in the winter. He also provides best methods on securing your fire hydrant and how to easily map and locate the critical equipment in emergency situations.

Learn the processes and requirements involved at a pump station!

Circuit Rider Trainer Blair discusses the operating characteristics of a diaphragm valve and common reasons why it may fail.

Water treatment operators are essential workers. They are the hidden heroes of communities, working 24/7 to provide clean drinking water.

Blair provides tips and tricks to fix a leaking valve and explains what may cause a valve to leak. Save time troubleshooting and learn from an expert Circuit Rider Trainer!

CT values are important for understanding the disinfection of different types of harmful microorganisms. Professor Steph covers how to use CT tables to determine disinfection effectiveness at different temperatures and pHs. Key Questions answered in this week's video: 1. Is disinfection by chlorine

Water Plant Operator Angelo Prato shows practice problems and two methods to calculate your daily dosage of sodium hypochlorite. He also provides a step by step tutorial on how to develop your own Excel sheet to automatically find your daily dosage in seconds. What are the three ways to calculat

Circuit Rider Trainer Blair Campbell shows us how to replace pump packing with these easy to follow steps.

Thinking about pursuing a career in the Water Industry? Hear more from Josée about how you can succeed in an Industry as large as the Water Industry! She gives insight on what a water operator would do and what skills are required.

Learn more about the traditional perspective of who is considered a Water Keeper and what role they have in guiding the community to respect the Water Spirit and carry forward Indigenous traditions.