Info Mgmt and System Mapping - Intro Distribution (1 Contact Hours)

This course introduces the essential components of information management in California water distribution systems, with a strong emphasis on system mapping and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Topics include:

• Comprehensive and Sectional Maps: Understanding map features including water mains, hydrants, valves, pressure zones, and service connections.

• Valve and Hydrant Mapping: How to locate, document, and use maps during maintenance and emergency operations.

• Plan and Profile Drawings: Reading engineering diagrams showing main locations and avoiding obstructions.

• Supplemental Records: How to record leak repairs, valve types, hydrant maintenance, and meter data.

• Computerized Records and GIS: Transitioning from paper maps to digital systems, tracking water quality, and integrating LIMS and GIS.

• CMMS Functionality: Managing work orders, scheduling maintenance, tracking labor/materials, and prioritizing critical tasks.

By the end of this course, students will be able to effectively manage and interpret the technical and geographic data necessary to operate, maintain, and respond to challenges within a water distribution system.