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:
Click the course date below to register online.
Webinar TBA
Registration fee: $750
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.
(Additional webinars added throughout 2022.)
Registration fee: $750
36.0 OEPA CTH'S OFFERED Face-to-Face Course
CLICK COURSE DATE BELOW TO REGISTER
September 19-23, 2022 - Instructor: Gary Espenschied
Burr Oak Regional Water
9860 Monserat Ridge Rd.
Millfield OH 45761
(10 spots left)
September 26-30, 2022 - Instructor: Gary Espenschied
City of Hamilton
5140 River Rd.
Fairfield OH 45014
(7 spots left)
October 17-21, 2022 - Instructor: Gary Espenschied
Bryan Municipal Utilities
841 E. Edgerton St.
Bryan, OH 43506
(8 spots left)
October 24-28, 2022 - Instructor: Gary Espenschied
City of Akron
1460 Triplett Blvd.
Akron OH 44306
(12 spots left)
(Additional locations added throughout 2022.)
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 2019.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic all OTCO Backflow Certificates that expire 12/31/2022 can be extended to 12/1/2023. In order to receive and extension you are required to complete an 8 hour course.
Extension info below be posted 2-9-2022.
Word Filing Fill-in Form or PDF Filing form
CLICK HERE to view the 2022 Backflow Notice
NOTE: This is an 8 hour Refresher Course for those who’s license expire 12/31/2022. 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
Prerequisites
Individuals who have successfully completed an OTCO Backflow Course in 2019.
All courses listed ar from 8am-5pm
CLICK HERE for the PDF registration form of locations.
Rural Lorain County Water
Instructor: Gary Espenschied
August 30, 2022 - 4 spots left!
August 31, 2022 - 6 Spots left!
City of Hamilton
Instructor: Gary Espenschied
October 3, 2022 - 5 Spots left!
October 4, 2022 - 4 Spots left!
City of Akron
Instructor: Gary Espenschied
November 1, 2022 - 4 Spots left!
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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