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CLASS V Exams  The exam is an open book, multiple choice exam.  It consists of 60 questions.  Recommended references to bring: The Waterworks Regulations (Nov. 1995), the Alabama Manual (post 1997), and the CSU (Sacramento) Manuals Small Water Systems Operations and Maintenance, and Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance

Class V Content Areas

• Chlorine disinfection
  

• Calcite filters
  

• Flow measurement
  

• Leak detection
  

• System flushing
  

• Well inspection
  

• Evaluate Bacteriological Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Biological Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Chemical Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Collect chlorine demand samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect chlorine residual samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect disinfectant byproducts samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect lead/copper samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect microbiological samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect nitrate samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect pH samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Collect temperature samples and Interpret Analysis
  

• Perform chlorine demand analysis
  

• Perform chlorine residual analysis
  

• Perform pH analysis
  

• Operate chemical feeders
  

• Operate computers
  

• Operate electronic testing equipment
  

• Operate generators
  

• Operate hydrants
  

• Operate instrumentation
  

• Operate prime movers/drives (engines and motors)
  

• Operate traps and drains
  

• Operate valves
  

• Operate well pumps
  

• Inspect equipment for abnormal conditions
  

• Read charts
  

• Read meters
  

• Read pressure gauges
  

• Maintain backflow preventers
  

• Maintain chemical feeders
  

• Maintain electrical equipment
  

• Maintain fittings
  

• Maintain instrumentation
  

• Maintain mechanical equipment
  

• Maintain pipes
  

• Maintain prime movers/drives (engines and motors)
  

• Maintain treatment units
  

• Maintain valves
  

• Maintain water pumps
  

• Chemical handling safety
  

• Confined space entry
  

• Electrical hazards
  

• Facility upset
  

• Fire safety
  

• Lock-out/tag-out
  

• Pathogens
  

• Personal protective equipment
  

• Source contamination
  

• Spill response
  

• Terrorism
  

• Traffic control procedures
  

• Trenching and shoring safety
  

• Administer compliance, emergency preparedness and safety program
  

• Administer facility security program
  

• Administer quality control program
  

• Develop operation and maintenance plan
  

• Plan and organize work activities
  

• Record and evaluate data
  

• Respond to complaints
  

• Write regulatory authority reports
  

Domain and Number of Exam Questions

Monitor, Evaluate and Adjust Treatment Processes & System: 13

Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis: 7

Perform Plant Process and Control Laboratory Analysis: 6

Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water: 3

Operate Equipment: 7

Evaluate and Maintain Equipment: 10

Perform Security, Safety and Administrative Procedures:14

Total Number of Items: 60

Source: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators: Waterworks Operator Job Analysis, Class V

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