Wastewater operator continuing education

Impellers, Packing and the Pump That Fights You

Pending state approval in Illinois (Pending)

Pumps that run hot, leak, or wear out quickly often have the wrong impeller, bad packing care, or misaligned shafts and pipes. This hour shows how to spot these problems, maintain packing and impellers right, and keep pumps running smoothly and efficiently.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To enhance operators' understanding of pump impeller types, packing seal function, proper maintenance practices, and piping/motor alignment to prevent common operational mistakes and improve energy efficiency.

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Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Technical

The Illinois course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what Illinois records against your renewal.

What's included

  • Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
  • Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
  • An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
  • Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard
$19.00 USD

One-time payment · lifetime access to this course

About 68 minutes of video · 1 hour