Tapping of Water Mains

COURSE OVERVIEW

Tapping is the process of connecting laterals and service lines to mains and/or other laterals. Connections for water services can be made either when the water main pipe is empty (dry taps) or when the pipe is filled with water under pressure (wet taps). This course has been designed to instruct participants on the procedures and methods for tapping water mains.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Complete small and large diameter taps.
• Maintenance of tapping equipment.
• Appendices.
• Identify and repair tap machine components.
• Aspects relating to maintaining safe work procedures.
• Quiz.

PREREQUISITE

Open.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Water distribution operators, water utility field staff, water utility construction inspectors, and water system design personnel.