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Backflow Prevention program Information

2023 Backflow Prevention info (Weeklong 36.0 Hour Course)
2023 Backflow Refresher Renewal info (Renewal Course)
Intro to Backflow Info
Survey Course Info
Otco backflow training videos
Certified Testers List 1-31-2023
Backflow tester Form

2023 Backflow Prevention (Weeklong) Course Information

Course Objective:

Backflow Prevention Webinars

Face-to-Face Courses

The Backflow Prevention courses were developed to provide training for the administrators, operators and backflow prevention program employees of public water supply systems. It can also assist water purveyor in meeting the Ohio Administrative 

Code # 3745-95 backflow prevention requirements.


Upon successfully completing this course, you will be issued a certificate of competency and recognized as qualified to:

  • Describe the principles, causes and theory of backpressure and backsiphonage backflow
  • Discuss degree of hazard and the available methods of backflow prevention protection
  • Determine the appropriate backflow prevention assembly or method to protect against a hazard
  • Discuss Ohio laws, rules, and regulations
  • Implement and administer your local backflow prevention program
  • Inspect and test backflow prevention assemblies
  • A water supply employee may be eligible to sit for the State of Ohio Department of Commerce
  • "Backflow Tester" Certification after the class

Face-to-Face Courses

Backflow Prevention Webinars

Face-to-Face Courses

Registration fee: $790

36.0 OEPA CTH'S OFFERED Face-to-Face Course


JEFFERSON COUNTY LOCATION (5 Day Course) May 15-19, 2023 

8:00am – 4:30pm 

Instructor: Gary Espenschied 


COLUMBUS LOCATION (5 Day Course) 

June 26-30, 2023 

7:00am – 3:30pm 

Instructor: Gary Espenschied 


ELYRIA LOCATION (5 Day Course) 

July 17-21, 2023 

8:00am – 4:30pm 

Instructor: Gary Espenschied 


BOWLING GREEN LOCATION (5 Day Course) 

August 14-18, 2023

7:30am – 4:00pm 

Instructor: Gary Espenschied 


(Additional locations being scheduled for 2023.)

Click here for pdf registration form

Backflow Prevention Webinars

Backflow Prevention Webinars

Backflow Prevention Webinars

Click the course date below to register online.


Webinar TBA 

Registration fee: $790 

24.0 OEPA CTH'S OFFERED 

(12.0 OEPA CTH'S OFFERED FOR HANDS-ON)  

NOTE: Join the interactive webinar  from your home or office computer. 


(Webinars being scheduled for 2023.)

Backflow Refresher (Renewal) Course Information

Course Objective:

2023 In-person Backflow Refresher Course (8hrs) $300

2023 In-person Backflow Refresher Course (8hrs) $300

The intent of the Backflow Refresher course is to reiterate the primary concepts, methods and practices that were presented in the initial Backflow Prevention course, along with updates on new information that has developed since you completed the initial course.

Prerequisites
Individuals who have successfully completed the OTCO 36.00 hr. Backflow Prevention Course.

 Prerequisites Individuals who have successfully completed an OTCO Backflow Course in 2020. 

2023 In-person Backflow Refresher Course (8hrs) $300

2023 In-person Backflow Refresher Course (8hrs) $300

2023 In-person Backflow Refresher Course (8hrs) $300

NOTE: This is an 8 hour Refresher Course for those who’s license expire 12/31/2023. If you have completed the online extension course this is not the course for you to sign up to complete your hands-on. YOU MUST BE APPROVED BY OTCO TO TAKE THESE COURSES. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. DO NOT JUST SHOW UP TO THE COURSE 


  

JEFFERSON COUNTY DATES

Instructor: Gary Espenschied

May 22, 2023 – 8:00am-4:30pm

  May 23, 2023 – 8:00am-4:30pm


  

ELYRIA DATES

Instructor: Gary Espenschied

July 24, 2023 – 8:00am-4:30pm

July 25, 2023 – 8:00am-4:30pm


  

BOWLING GREEN DATES

Instructor: Gary Espenschied

August 21, 2023 – 7:30am-4:00pm

August 22, 2023 – 7:30am-4:00pm

August 23, 2023 – 7:30am-4:00pm 


Registration fee: $300 

8.0 OEPA CTH'S OFFERED 

(More Locations being scheduled for 2023.)

Click here to file for PDF Flyer to register

Intro to Backflow Course Information

Course Objective

Intro to Backflow Webinar

Intro to Backflow Webinar

The principles of Backflow, the risks associated with backflow, the public water system’s responsibility under State law, the methods employed to prevent backflow, and be given an opportunity to disassemble a backflow prevention assembly. 


If you would like to have an Intro to Backflow Course please email: backflow@otco.org 

Intro to Backflow Webinar

Intro to Backflow Webinar

Intro to Backflow Webinar

TBA - Webinar

Registration fee: $210

6.0 OEPA CONTACT HOURS OFFERED

NOTE: Join the interactive webinar  from your home or office computer. 


NOTE: Additional dates to be added throughout 2022.


Click Here to Register Online

Backflow Survey Information

Courses Objective:

Backflow Surveying Face-to-Face

Backflow Surveying Webinar

Laws and rule have been written and developed to protect both the public inside and outside the building from cross – connections between potable and non-potable water supplies. This course is aimed at identifying the levels of hazards that are typically found inside residential, commercial and industrial establishments and types of protection offered.​​  


Prerequisites:

Individuals who have successfully completed the  OTCO 36.00 hr. Backflow Prevention Course between 2019-2022. 

Backflow Surveying Webinar

Backflow Surveying Face-to-Face

Backflow Surveying Webinar

TBA

Registration fee: $185

NOTE: THIS IS A WEBINAR.


6.0 OEPA CONTACT HOURS OFFERED

A Surveying manual will be mailed out to you.

NOTE: Additional dates to be added throughout 2022. 

Backflow Surveying Face-to-Face

Backflow Surveying Face-to-Face

Backflow Surveying Face-to-Face

TBA

Registration fee: $500

NOTE: THIS IS A 2-DAY FACE-TO-FACE COURSE.


12.0 OEPA CONTACT HOURS OFFERED

A Surveying manual will be mailed out to you.

NOTE: Additional dates to be added throughout 2022. 

Backflow Training Videos

 Click on the desired video below. Watch each video before coming to class. 

 1. Intro Video

2. Pressure Differential Gauge

3. Double Check Valve Assembly

4. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer 

5. Pressure Vacuum Breaker

6. ASSE 1015 Double Check Valve Assembly

7. ASSE 1013 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Teardown

8. ASSE 1020 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Teardown

9. Backflow Prevention in a Residential Setting 

Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc.

3972 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214, United States

(614) 268-6826

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UPCOMING TRAININGS

Water Workshop/Webinar

March 29-30, 2023


Wastewater Workshop/Webinar

April 25-26, 2023


These workshops will be held at:

Quest Conference Center

9200 Worthington Rd., Suite 400

Westerville, OH 43082

Click here to register for the workshops