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Distribution Short Course - Spring 2025 - In-Person

2025-04-15T08:30:00Z 2025-04-17T12:00:00Z Distribution Short Course - Spring 2025 - In-Person

Distribution Short Course - Spring 2025

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April 15 - April 17
Holiday Inn & Suites Mt. Pleasant
5278 E. Pickard St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Drinking Water Operator Program is offering an in-person Distribution Short course in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

This course is offered to allow water utility personnel an opportunity to acquire basic information in the subjects important to distribution systems. This course includes topics such as water mains, corrosion control, Lead and Copper Rule, pipeline appurtenances, safety, regulations and rules, meters, cross connections, maintenance, and other distribution system related topics. Attendees will have question and answer opportunities with the course instructors.

Only 55 Seats Available.

Registration Fee: $275

Registration/Cancellation Deadline: April 4, 2025

Continuing Education: 1.8 CECs in the Technical category for Drinking Water Operators.
Course Code 370

Lodging Information: Room nights area available April 15 and 16
Room Rate: $98.00 plus applicable taxes
Online Booking Lodging Link
Lodging reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel at 989-317-8686.
Group Name: MI EGLE-Distribution Short C
Room Block Expiration: March 25, 2025


Included Meals:

Day 1: Lunch
Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Breakfast

Distribution Short Course Agenda*

*Preliminary Agenda subject to change

Day 1 - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Day 2 - 8:00am - 5:30pm

Day 3 - 8:00am - 12:00 pm

Day 1

8:30am – Registration

9:00am – Welcome and Introductions

9:15am – Course Introduction

9:45am – Water Concepts

10:30am – Break

10:45am – Math Fractions, Decimals, and Unit Conversions

12:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm - Math Areas and Volumes

1:45pm – Break

2:00pm – Watermain Installation

4:00pm - System Concepts

5:30 – Dinner (On your own)

7:00 – Problem Review (Optional)



Day 2

7:00am – Breakfast Buffet

8:00am – Lead and Copper Rule and Corrosion

10:00am – Break

10:10am – Rules

11:10am – Sampling

12:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm – Storage and Winter Operations

2:15pm – Math Hydraulics and Continuity

3:15pm – Break

3:25pm – Math Hydraulics and Chlorination

5:30pm – Dinner (On your own)

7:00pm – Problem Review (Optional)



Day 3

7:00am – Breakfast Buffet

8:00am – Distribution Operations

9:15am – Cross Connections

10:30am – Break

10:40am – Safety

10:55am – Ethics

11:25am - Math Problem Review

12:00pm – Adjourn


Register Now


Registration Questions: Joel Roseberry (RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov) or Alana Berthold (BertholdA@Michigan.gov)


Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry,  RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov 10 business days prior to the session to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

5278 E Pickard St.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858

Event Date

Start: April 15, 2025 8:30 AM

End: April 17, 2025 12:00 PM

Distribution Short Course - Spring 2025

Register Now

April 15 - April 17
Holiday Inn & Suites Mt. Pleasant
5278 E. Pickard St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Drinking Water Operator Program is offering an in-person Distribution Short course in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

This course is offered to allow water utility personnel an opportunity to acquire basic information in the subjects important to distribution systems. This course includes topics such as water mains, corrosion control, Lead and Copper Rule, pipeline appurtenances, safety, regulations and rules, meters, cross connections, maintenance, and other distribution system related topics. Attendees will have question and answer opportunities with the course instructors.

Only 55 Seats Available.

Registration Fee: $275

Registration/Cancellation Deadline: April 4, 2025

Continuing Education: 1.8 CECs in the Technical category for Drinking Water Operators.
Course Code 370

Lodging Information: Room nights area available April 15 and 16
Room Rate: $98.00 plus applicable taxes
Online Booking Lodging Link
Lodging reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel at 989-317-8686.
Group Name: MI EGLE-Distribution Short C
Room Block Expiration: March 25, 2025


Included Meals:

Day 1: Lunch
Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Breakfast

Distribution Short Course Agenda*

*Preliminary Agenda subject to change

Day 1 - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Day 2 - 8:00am - 5:30pm

Day 3 - 8:00am - 12:00 pm

Day 1

8:30am – Registration

9:00am – Welcome and Introductions

9:15am – Course Introduction

9:45am – Water Concepts

10:30am – Break

10:45am – Math Fractions, Decimals, and Unit Conversions

12:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm - Math Areas and Volumes

1:45pm – Break

2:00pm – Watermain Installation

4:00pm - System Concepts

5:30 – Dinner (On your own)

7:00 – Problem Review (Optional)



Day 2

7:00am – Breakfast Buffet

8:00am – Lead and Copper Rule and Corrosion

10:00am – Break

10:10am – Rules

11:10am – Sampling

12:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm – Storage and Winter Operations

2:15pm – Math Hydraulics and Continuity

3:15pm – Break

3:25pm – Math Hydraulics and Chlorination

5:30pm – Dinner (On your own)

7:00pm – Problem Review (Optional)



Day 3

7:00am – Breakfast Buffet

8:00am – Distribution Operations

9:15am – Cross Connections

10:30am – Break

10:40am – Safety

10:55am – Ethics

11:25am - Math Problem Review

12:00pm – Adjourn


Register Now


Registration Questions: Joel Roseberry (RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov) or Alana Berthold (BertholdA@Michigan.gov)


Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry,  RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov 10 business days prior to the session to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.