RedVector RV-11154

Lead Contamination of Public Water Systems

Lead Contamination of Public Water Systems

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-11154

SME: Pat Rushing

Lead contamination of drinking water is a major topic of concern across the country, particularly in areas with aging lead pipes. Lead contamination in Flint, Michigan; Washington, DC; and Newark, New Jersey, has focused attention on America's decaying pipes. At least $384 billion of improvements are needed to maintain and replace essential parts of the country's water infrastructure to through 2030, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. While these improvements are underway, treatment technologies can be utilized to significantly limit the migration of lead into the potable water supply. This interactive online course will describe these technologies and opportunities for implementation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the effects of lead contamination on the human body 
  • Describe how lead gets into drinking water 
  • Discuss how to prevent lead contamination in water 
  • Describe phosphate treatment technologies for potable water systems 
  • Describe the issues surrounding the Flint, Michigan event
 
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Pat Rushing
Pat Rushing Photo
Mr. Rushing has over 13 years of experience in civil engineering. His areas of expertise include utility design, wastewater treatment system design, stormwater systems modeling and design, water distribution system modeling, and roadway design. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and a graduate degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina. He is currently in private practice in North Carolina.
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AL - Wastewater Operator (General)
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AZ - Wastewater Operator (General)
AZ - Water Operator (General)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T1 and D1) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T2 and D2) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T3 and D3) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (T4, T5, D4 and D5) (Technical)
CO - Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator Class A (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator Class B (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator Class D (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Wastewater Treatment Operator Class A (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Wastewater Treatment Operator Class B (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Wastewater Treatment Operator Class D (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Wastewater Treatment Operator Class S (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class A (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class B (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class C (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class D (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class S (Core - 24-00468)
CO - Water Treatment Operator Class T (Core - 24-00468)
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 contact hour by the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions. Agency Interest Number: 137980
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KY - Drinking Water Operator Class IV (General - 26741)
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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NH - Water Works Distribution Operator Grade IA (Technical)
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NH - Water Works Treatment Operator (Technical)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TCH for Water Operator by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NH - Water Works Treatment Operator Grade IA (Technical)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TCH for Water Operator by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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NM - Engineer (General - ,)
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TC for Drinking Water Operator by the New Mexico Environment Department, Drinking Water Bureau. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NM - Wastewater Collections Systems Operator (Operations and Maintenance)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TC for Wastewater Operator by the New Mexico Environment Department, Drinking Water Bureau. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TC for Wastewater Operator by the New Mexico Environment Department, Drinking Water Bureau. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NM - Wastewater Operator (Operations and Maintenance)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 TC for Wastewater Operator by the New Mexico Environment Department, Drinking Water Bureau. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 contact hour for Drinking Water Operator by the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Division Environmental Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NV - Drinking Water Operator Grade 2 (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 contact hour for Drinking Water Operator by the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Division Environmental Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NV - Drinking Water Operator Grade 3 (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 contact hour for Drinking Water Operator by the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Division Environmental Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
NV - Drinking Water Operator Grade 4 (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 contact hour for Drinking Water Operator by the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Division Environmental Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
NY - Water Operator Grade C (General - 123-8446-16613)
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 0.1 CEU for Water Operator by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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OR - Drinking Water Distribution Operator Level III (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Drinking Water Distribution Operator Level IV (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Drinking Water Treatment Systems Operator Level I (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Drinking Water Treatment Systems Operator Level II (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Drinking Water Treatment Systems Operator Level III (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Drinking Water Treatment Systems Operator Level IV (ABC - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Wastewater Collections Operator Level I (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Collections Operator Level II (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Collections Operator Level III (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Collections Operator Level IV (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator Level I (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator Level II (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator Level III (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
OR - Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator Level IV (General - OESAC #5879; 0.0 WW CEU; 0.1 Water CEU)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Wastewater Operator (General)
SC - Water Operator (General)
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TN - Water Distribution Operator (General - R18050)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 1 continuing education hour for Water Distribution Operator by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
TN - Water Treatment Operator (General - R18050)
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VA - Wastewater Works Operator (General)
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WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Water Distribution Operator (WDS) (General - CEH2018-286)
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 CEH for Water System Operator by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
WV - Water Operator Class 2 (General - CEH2018-286)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 CEH for Water System Operator by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 CEH for Water System Operator by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
WV - Water Operator Class 4 (General - CEH2018-286)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval for 1 CEH for Water System Operator by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
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Accreditation: Director Approved under O. Reg. 128/04 for 0.1 CEU.
Canada - Ontario - Drinking Water System Class 3 (General - 14018)
Accreditation: Director Approved under O. Reg. 128/04 for 0.1 CEU.
Canada - Ontario - Drinking Water System Class 4 (General - 14018)
Accreditation: Director Approved under O. Reg. 128/04 for 0.1 CEU.
Canada - Ontario - Drinking Water System Class Limited (General - 14018)
Accreditation: Director Approved under O. Reg. 128/04 for 0.1 CEU.
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Accreditation: Director Approved under O. Reg. 128/04 for 0.1 CEU.
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