Developing Integrated Water Quality Surveillance & Response System
COURSE NO: C03-084
PDH CREDIT: 3
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
PRICE: $102 (CAD) (Save on this price with Pre-Pay-PDH Discounts!)
Course Highlights
This online engineering CPD course provides practical guidance on designing Enhanced Security Monitoring (ESM) as part of a Water Quality Surveillance and Response System (SRS).
Drawing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 technical document, this course outlines how utilities can enhance their ability to detect, delay, and respond to security threats that could compromise drinking water safety. This course explores the core elements of ESM, starting with site selection strategies that prioritize facilities based on risk and cost-effectiveness. It then examines physical security measures, including hardening techniques, intrusion detection sensors, and advanced video monitoring systems with analytics to reduce false alerts.
Additionally, this course covers the design of communication systems to reliably transmit data, as well as information management platforms that facilitate alert display, storage, and investigation. It emphasizes the importance of structured alert investigation procedures, partnerships with law enforcement, and staff training to ensure an effective response to potential contamination incidents.
This 3 CPD online course is suitable for engineers, water utility professionals, environmental scientists, and other technical professionals interested in developing integrated water quality response systems.
Drawing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 technical document, this course outlines how utilities can enhance their ability to detect, delay, and respond to security threats that could compromise drinking water safety. This course explores the core elements of ESM, starting with site selection strategies that prioritize facilities based on risk and cost-effectiveness. It then examines physical security measures, including hardening techniques, intrusion detection sensors, and advanced video monitoring systems with analytics to reduce false alerts.
Additionally, this course covers the design of communication systems to reliably transmit data, as well as information management platforms that facilitate alert display, storage, and investigation. It emphasizes the importance of structured alert investigation procedures, partnerships with law enforcement, and staff training to ensure an effective response to potential contamination incidents.
This 3 CPD online course is suitable for engineers, water utility professionals, environmental scientists, and other technical professionals interested in developing integrated water quality response systems.
Learning Objectives
This continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the role of Enhanced Security Monitoring (ESM) within a Water Quality Surveillance and Response System (SRS)
- Learning how to evaluate and prioritize utility sites for ESM enhancements using a structured, risk-based approach
- Knowing how to select and implement physical security equipment, including hardening techniques, intrusion detection devices, and video monitoring systems
- Developing strategies for designing communication systems that connect remote ESM equipment with utility control centers
- Familiarizing yourself with information management systems that process, store, and display ESM alerts through intuitive user interfaces
- Establishing effective procedures for investigating ESM alerts and differentiating valid threats from false alarms
- Designing a preliminary ESM framework that encompasses site selection, equipment integration, communication, training, budgeting, and scheduling
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, “Developing Integrated Water Quality Surveillance & Response System”, which is based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Publication No. EPA 817-B-17-001, “Designing Enhanced Security Monitoring For Water Quality Surveillance and Response Systems”.
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DEVELOPING INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE & RESPONSE SYSTEM (10.3 MB)Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 CPD credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion
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