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 future BWAs.

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!

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.

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 shared a sacred bond with the spirit of water through their role of child bearing. This translates to them and their communities having a responsibility to protect and nurture water. Similarly, today, water treatment operators share this responsibility with the water keepers. Water Movement recognizes, celebrates and honors Water Treatment Operators and Water Keepers.

“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.

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.

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 chiefs and councils on how to develop and maintain safe water systems. In some regions, they also provide 24/7 emergency support to communities.

Learn the processes and requirements involved at a pump station!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 operator and a Circuit Rider trainer, and what he thinks is the single most important attribute all operators must have before entering the industry.

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 more effective at higher pH or a lower pH? 2. Is disinfection better at a warmer or colder temperature? 3. How do you determine which disinfectant to use?

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

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 calculate the area of your tank? How can you find the liters of chlorine used? And why should you never leave your measuring tape in the chlorine room? Angelo covers these questions in this video.

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.

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