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:
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 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.)
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.
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
ELYRIA DATES
Instructor: Gary Espenschied
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.)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Click on the desired video below. Watch each video before coming to class.
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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