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Course Description

  • CEUs: 1.6
  • TREEO FDEP OCP 04271021: CEUs 1.6 DS DW WW
  • FBPE Provider #0004021: CEHs 16.0 Hours
  • Solid Waste Landfills I III / C&D: 8.0
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • For our course dates offered virtually: Students will need both microphone and camera access NO EXCEPTIONS

Course coordinator: Areiole Williams areiole.williams@treeo.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-3877

This detailed two day “how-to” course is designed for water or wastewater operator and mechanics who want to gain a practical understanding of how centrifugal and positive displacement pumps operate. Participants will learn pump theory and how to plan and perform essential pump maintenance to ensure reliable treatment plant system performance.

Learner Outcomes

  • Explain the operating principles of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps 
  • Practice reading pump curves
  • Identify common causes of pump cavitation and how to prevent it
  • Explain the inspection and replacement of pump packing and mechanical seals
  • Identify common pump performance problems

Recommendations

Entry to intermediate level learners from the following groups:

  • Industry operators
  • Water and wastewater mechanical and maintenance personnel
  • Water and wastewater systems supervisors and engineers
  • Industry compliance regulators
  • General Public

Testimonials

"I learned more about pumps, seals, bearings, piping and pump hydraulics than I will ever use. Outstanding!"
"Liked most the amount of material taught in a short period of time due to the good instruction!"
"Best class I have ever taken!"
"I liked most the constant explanations of why and reason for the instructor taught us."
"Very informative course and the book is a great reference!"
"I would have been a better operator if I had this course."
"Instructor’s experience and knowledge was impressive. He could directly relate to what we do."
"This is a needed course for anyone working on pumps."
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Section Title
Pumping Systems Operation and Maintenance
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 26, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $325.00
CEUs
1.6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 21, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 21, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

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