Park Water Systems Inspection PRKS 3618

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

Module 1 - Facility Components

• Describe the various types of maintenance activities and the events or conditions triggering their performance.
• Explain the fundamental phases of the hydrologic cycle.
• Explain the relationship between surface water and groundwater, their influence on the water table, the types of aquifers, the factors influencing water supply.
• Describe the different types of wells and water sources for park water systems.
• Describe the basic components of a typical park water system and the fundamental functions they perform, as well as common distribution system layouts.
• Explain the basic concepts of water pumping and distribution, including pressure, suction and discharge heads, water hammer, siphoning, suction and surge.

Module 2 - Regulations and Standards

• Describe the basic standards and regulations which apply to park water system construction and maintenance.
• Describe the functions and application of an inventory system for park facilities.
• Identify facility standards which apply to the construction and maintenance of park water systems.
• Explain the components and focus of BC Parks Safety Program (OIIP).
• Describe the applicable qualities and standards for drinking water, and the filtration or treatment processes used to achieve this quality.

Module 3 - Materials and Construction

• Describe the common component elements of park water systems and how they function.
• Indicate the basic construction or installation characteristics applicable to water system components or elements.
• Describe the types of pumps commonly used in water system applications and their advantages and limitations.
• List the basic steps involved in a park water system project.
• List the types of equipment commonly used in water system construction.
• Describe the types of bedding, backfill and other construction materials and steps.

Module 4 - Maintenance Activities/Problem Identification

• Describe common maintenance and repair activities for water systems and their frequencies.
• Describe seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Identify common deficiencies in park water systems.
• Explain how deficiencies may be prevented through proper construction, installation and maintenance procedures.
• Prescribe appropriate repair or modification strategies for common deficiencies.

Module 5: Maintenance Inspections

• Explain the components of inspection programs.
• Define the activities required to develop effective action plans for maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of water system facilities.
• Explain the importance of inspections and quality control programs.

Module 6 - Inspection Reports

• Explain the procedures for maintaining the required records of inspections.
• Complete a sample inspection form.

Effective as of Fall 2003