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2025, 09-17-25, Proper Hydrant Operation & Maintenance, Townsend
Townsend Water Department
25 Harbor Trace Road
Townsend, MA 01469
United States
978-597-6214

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Category: Half-day Trainings

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Proper Hydrant Operation & Maintenance

Course ID: MWWA 22-003

Hydrants are the most visible component of a water system. They are used to fight fires, flush pipelines and occasionally used to supply water to trucks or other construction equipment. Improper installation, repair or maintenance can lead to inadequate flow or failure which may result in a life-threatening situation when fighting a fire. 

This class provides an overview of the common types of hydrants and how to properly install, operate, repair, and maintain this critical distribution system component. Attendees will see a display of the hydrant components as wells as the tools and parts used for repair and maintenance. An overview of performing hydrant flushing and flow testing will also be presented.

This is a great class for any new operators that will be involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of hydrants. 

 Learning Objectives:

•• Review the types of hydrants and how they operate;
•• Understand how to install, repair, and maintain hydrants;
•• Learn how to properly perform hydrant flushing and flow testing.

 This course is approved for 3 TCHs (Training Contact Hours) for Massachusetts AND Rhode Island Water Operators. 

 

LOCATION: Townsend Water Department, 25 Harbor Trace Road, Townsend, MA 01469

DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

TIME: 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

COST: $75 MWWWA Members,  $135 Non-Members

INSTRUCTORS:  Dave Riter, New England Territory Manager, Mueller Company

Dan Laprade, P.E. Training Coordinator, MWWA

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                     AGENDA:

 

   8:30 – 8:45 AM

Registration & Introductions

 

   8:45 – 9:45 AM

Types of Hydrants and Proper Installation
    9:45 – 10:00 AM

Break

 

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Proper Operation & Maintenance
 

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hydrant Flushing & Flow Testing
 

 12:00 – 12:15 PM

 Conclusions & Course Evaluations

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If you need registration assistance, please email [email protected] or call 978-263-1388.
ATTENDANCE & TCH POLICY: Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete an assessment and a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs. TCH certificates are issued only when full payment is received. 

Photograph and Information Release:  Photographs will be taken at this event.  By registering for this event you agree to allow MWWA to use your photo in any MWWA-related publication or social media site.