Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System

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Learn how to manage water distribution systems to maintain flows, pressures, high water quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Course Details

Course Name: Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System
Course Code: EO0201WA26
Date of Most Recent Offering: April 28, 29, and May 5, 6, 2026

Date: April 28, 29, and May 5, 6, 2026 (Participants must attend all 4 days of class)
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: $375.00 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $350.00  per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
NJLWO Discount Fee: $187.50 per person (available for T, W, and VSWS license holders only)

Registration Closes: April 23, 2026

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

This popular class has been brought online and divided into four convenient morning-only (8:30 am-12:00 pm) sessions. As always, the course will provide the information you need to meet the challenges of operating a drinking water distribution system in order to maintain flows, pressure, and – above all – high water quality.

This year, there will be 16 presentations from experts in the field providing information on the types of water quality problems associated with distribution system and how to prevent or mitigate them. Regulatory requirements and their impact on distribution system operations will also be discussed.

  • Factors Affecting Distribution System Water Quality
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Planning and Design Issues
  • Monitoring, Operation, and Maintenance Programs
  • Security Issues and Corrosion Control
  • Kathryn Newhart, PhD, Oregon State University: AI & the Water Sector
  • John Young, prominent water management consultant: The Flint, MI Lead Experience
  • Gary Burlingame, leading environmental scientist: The Control of Legionella in Water Distribution Systems
  • Jim Mueller, Executive Director, PVWC: Maintaining Water Quality and Public Health during a Major Main Break
  • Jaclyn Flor, President & CEO, ENGenuity: Lead Service Line Replacements

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn how to successfully meet the challenges of operating a drinking water distribution system. Past participants have included:

  • Certified Public Works Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Environmental Specialists
  • Laboratory Technicians
  • O & M Technicians
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Professional Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Reservoir System Operators
  • Water Quality Superintendents and Technicians
  • Water Treatment Operators
  • Water Utility Workers

Meet Your Faculty Coordinator

Albert Capuzzi, PE

Albert J. Capuzzi, PE is a professional engineer in the state of NJ and NY. He has over 30 years of experience assisting water and wastewater utilities. He is the Director of Engineering & Asset Management for Lehigh County Authority in Allentown PA and a Principal Consultant for the firm, AJC0 LLC. 

In addition, an “A” team of experts has been assembled to provide 16 informative and valuable presentations.

Student Reviews

“I will keep this information in mind as I comply with state and federal regulations… This will also help [me] to respond to customer complaints.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “Hearing real-life examples/applications shared by experienced instructors.”

– Past Participant

“[I learned about] The various checks that go into maintaining storage tanks; will increase my knowledge during water system inspections.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System was approved for 1.2 Rutgers CEUs (12 contact hours) as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System course is approved for 1.2 Rutgers CEUs (12 contact hours) as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4 Technical, 4 Management, 4 Government Contact Hours

NJ Drinking Water Operators (T, W, or VSWS) ONLY: 12 TCHs (Approval #01-090007-10)

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Credits are pending

Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 13 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Professional Engineers: 12 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits

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NY Professional Engineers: 9 PDHs (NOTE: This class may not be used to fulfill the land surveyors continuing education requirement in NYS.)

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

PA Drinking Water Operators ONLY: 12 Recertification Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • A laptop or desktop computer is required to participate in this class.
  • A webcam is required. All participants must have their cameras turned on for the duration of the class.
  • Speakers and microphone are recommended but not required as a call-in option will be available for audio.

It is up to you to test your computer’s ability to use Zoom in advance of the class. Should you need to use your work computer or require technical support to resolve issues with Zoom, please pre-arrange to have your company’s technical support available to assist you before the class.

We recommend you join the Zoom class 15-30 minutes early to test your video and audio and to download any Zoom updates.

Approximately one week before the class start date, you will receive an email with additional details and instructions.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483 
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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