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Concepts and Practices of Drinking Water Distribution

Online (Blackboard)

For Grades D2-D3-D4

June 1  – August 23, 2026

This format allows students the flexibility to log into the "Blackboard" teaching platform at any time and watch instructional videos and complete weekly reading and written home assignments.  Registrations are through Springfield Technical Community College (please see the registration link at the bottom of this page). 

Starting Date:  Monday, June 1, 2026

Registration Deadline is May 15, 2026

Location:  Remote, Online, with Blackboard

Instructor: Daniel Laprade, P.E.

TCHs: 37 

(not including book = $100 and delivery fee = $20)

• This remote online course has been approved by the Mass. Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators.

• You will receive a confirmation email approximately one week before the course to confirm your registration and give you log in instructions for the class.

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Order the Distribution Textbook

Photograph/Video Release Agreement:
Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by the attendee to allow the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) to use and distribute the participant’s image in any MWWA-related publication or social media site.