This certificate covers all aspects of drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and wastewater treatment. Topics covered will include drinking water sources, water quality/contaminants, water sampling/testing, drinking water treatment techniques, drinking water regulations, record-keeping, safety, customer relations and local government basics. The course also covers drinking water distribution system installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Wastewater classes will cover wastewater collection, sampling/testing, pre-treatment, advanced treatment techniques, effluent disinfection, sludge/effluent disposal, regulations, laboratory procedure and administration. These courses are designed to prepare students to take mid-level operator certification exams through the state of California to become water and wastewater operators, which is the first step for working in the water/wastewater utility industry.

A water pressure regulator is a specialized type of valve designed to ensure the flow coming in from your municipal water supply is manageable for your pipes.

With over 60 years of plumbing experience, you can rest assured that we know a thing or two about adjusting a pressure-reducing valve. We’ll work quickly and efficiently to ensure yours is set at your desired water pressure, keeping your pipes safe all year round.

However, if the water pressure in your home becomes too high or too low, you may need to adjust them manually. It’s also a smart idea to do this before the end of winter in preparation for the heavy rain that comes with the spring season.

Next, you need to find the water pressure regulator. This is a bell-shaped device that’s close to the main water supply and sits on top of the pipe.

The top part of the regulator should have the adjustment screw and the lock nut. The former raises and lowers the water pressure, but before you can adjust it, the lock nut must be loosened first. Turn the wrench in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen the nut. Be careful not to turn it too far, however.

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Step one is assessing your home’s current water pressure, as you should have an idea of where it stands before making adjustments. The easiest way to do this is by attaching a pressure gauge to any hose spigot and then observing the reading.

Water pressure regulators—a.k.a. pressure reducing valves—play a quintessential role in residential plumbing systems. As the name implies, they control the force with which the water flows through your pipe—thus making for a strong or weak flow.

While adjusting a pressure-reducing valve can be easy, there are always risks associated with DIY handiwork—especially when it comes to plumbing. So, to avoid costly mishaps, consider calling a professional plumber from PlumbWize.

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Water and Waste Water Treatment certificate and degrees help prepare you to take and pass the water and/or waste water treatment exam given by the California Department of Public Health. Join a high demand profession that pays well.

The good news is adjusting your pressure-reducing valve is straightforward, with it typically being a DIY job that takes less than an hour.

This degree covers all aspects of drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and wastewater treatment. Topics covered will include drinking water sources, water quality/contaminants, water sampling/testing, drinking water treatment techniques, drinking water regulations, record-keeping, safety, customer relations and local government basics. The degree also covers drinking water distribution system installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Wastewater classes will cover wastewater collection, sampling/testing, pre-treatment, advanced treatment techniques, effluent disinfection, sludge/effluent disposal, regulations, laboratory procedure and administration. This degree is designed to prepare students to take mid-level operator certification exams through the state of California to become water and wastewater operators, which is the first step for working in the water/wastewater utility industry. The Associate in Science in Drinking Water and Wastewater Technology prepares students to become supervisors and managers at water districts and water treatment operating companies.

Topics covered will include advanced drinking water treatment techniques. This includes mineral removal, fluoridation, water softening, arsenic removal, membrane filtration processes, disposing of process wastes, maintenance of the treatment plant, advanced lab procedures, drinking water regulations and administration. This course will prepare students to take a state certification examination for water treatment level II, which is the first step in working for a public water system.

Course content includes wastewater treatment and disposal methods. Topics covered will include wastewater treatment facilities, pretreatment and primary treatment, wastewater treatment methods, disinfection and final effluent disposal. This course will help prepare students to take a state certification examination for wastewater treatment operators, which is the first step in working for a public wastewater system that treats and disposes of wastewater in compliance with state and federal laws.

Topics covered will include drinking water sources with an emphasis on groundwater wells, pumps, water pipes, valves, hydrants, groundwater quality, chemicals used for water disinfection, state and federal regulations for distribution systems and water sampling techniques for distribution systems. This course will prepare students to take a state certification examination for water distribution systems, which is the first step in working for a public entity that delivers safe drinking water to the public. This class will also count for Continuing Education Credits (contact hours) for existing operators.

Once you have the desired pressure, tighten the lock nut back into its original position by doing the reverse of what you did before. This will ensure it stays set!

Topics covered will include the drinking water distribution system design, system operations, piping materials, water main, meter and fire hydrant installation, water storage, backflow control, information management and public relations. This course will prepare students to take a state certification examination for water treatment level II, which is the first step in working for a public water system that delivers safe drinking water to the public.

Topics covered will include the drinking water sources (groundwater and surface water), protection of drinking water sources, intake structures, water conveyances, water treatment facilities, water quality verses treatment techniques, chemicals used for water filtration and disinfection, state and federal regulations for surface water sources and water sampling techniques for groundwater and surface water. This course will prepare students to take a state certification examination for water treatment, which is the first step in working for a public water system that treats and delivers safe drinking water to the public. This class will also count for Continuing Education Credits (contact hours) for existing operators.

Registration is now open to all students for Summer & Fall 2022Summer Semester starts: June 13Fall Semester starts: August 15

With that in mind, keep reading to learn more about them and the steps involved in adjusting a pressure-reducing valve. Let’s get into it!

Now, let’s look at how you can adjust a water pressure regulator yourself—having one won’t do much good if it isn’t set properly!

Now, position the wrench over the top nut of the adjustment screw and turn it accordingly. Counterclockwise turns will decrease the pressure, while clockwise turns will increase the pressure. The water pressure gauge will indicate changes in PSI.

As such, most water pressure regulators have a screw on top that can be adjusted to increase tension in the innerspring or loosened to allow water to flow freely. We’ll talk more about this when we get into the steps for adjusting the pressure!