AWWA Field Guide: Valve Operation And Maintenance DVD

Keep water distribution valves in top operating condition with the approved procedures in this DVD field guide. Viewers learn valve types, applications, location, inspection, exercise, and maintenance records. The video is one of the AWWA Field Guide video series for water distribution operators.

The video covers:

• Valve types and applications
  
• Importance of valve maintenance
  
• Identifying critical valves
  
• Valve maintenance schedules
  
• Documenting valve locations
  
• Customer notification
  
• Visual inspection of valve box
  
• Properly opening and closing valves to prevent damage and injury
  
• Record-keeping procedures and information to be recorded
  
• Worker safety