Learn how to maintain and extend the life of your utility’s water and force mains with cost-effective and minimally disruptive solutions. This training will explore the significant benefits of cleaning and assessing, including improved water quality, restored flow capacity, and extending infrastructure lifespan. The presentation will provide an overview of various methods for cleaning (mechanical pigging and ice pigging) and some of the latest condition assessment technologies currently available. Valuable information about setting up the work area and the kinds of equipment used will be shared. Examples of recent cleaning and assessment projects will be presented.
Class will be held Virtually on ZOOM. To allow for adequate training time for each participant, we will be watching registrations closely and begin a Wait List, if needed. Registration is on a first come first served basis.
To sign up for this class, REGISTER ONLINE, or contact Erica Burns
Date: May, 6, 2026 (#2026-17)
Locations: Virtual, on ZOOM
Time:
Attendance: 7:45AM – 8:00AM
Class: 8:00AM – 11:00AM (includes breaks)
Class Fee (per registrant):
MassRWA Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
Agency Approval:
3.0 TCH’s for MA Water & Wastewater operators
Instructor:
Instructors: Blake Murphey, American Pipeline Solutions
Instructor(s) Bio:
Blake joined American Pipeline Solutions in August of 2018 and serves as President. Prior to working for American Pipeline Solutions, he served in the Navy for 11 years. Blake has an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in Sociology from Amherst College. He is based in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Individuals registered for one of our training classes, seminars, and/or conferences will be charged the class fee if we have not received notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of class. Anyone contacting MassRWA to cancel enrollment in a training session will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact MassRWA as soon as possible with the details.
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