Every water operator needs to have an understanding of the fundamental principles contained within the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. This class reviews water quality requirements and subsequent regulations before 1974 and after with emphasis on the basic changes made to the legislation through federal amendments that considered new public health threats. Students will learn about the history of drinking water and SDWA history, development of SDWA drinking water standards, drinking water quality rules and regulations, surface water supply resources, ground water supply resources, water quality, surface water and groundwater treatment, and water distribution systems. Successful completion of all 8 chapters and associated quizzes with a score of 70% or better results in a CEU award of .6 hours.