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Pump Curves: What They Tell You and How to Use Them



Estimated Contact Time: 1 hour

Credits:
  • NGWA: 0.1 CEU (1 CEU = 10 hours)
  • Per state: Varies, see specific state recognition in description
  • Continuing Education FAQs
Program Description:
A pump curve is a graphical representation of the performance characteristics of a pump. It describes the relationship between pumping rate (GPM) and total dynamic head (TDH) for an actual pump. A pump curve provides a wealth of information regarding the performance capabilities of a pump. How well do you understand the relationship between the horizontal (GPM) and vertical (TDH) axis of the pump curve? Basic terminology will be addressed in this webinar, in addition to how to use the system curve and the pump performance curve in order to select the proper pump.

State-specific CEU recognition:
  • Georgia Water Well Standards Advisory Council — 1 hour
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources — 1 CEU for well driller and pump installer
  • Louisiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 credit hour
  • Maryland State Board of Well Drillers — 1 credit hour
  • Minnesota Department of Health — 1 contact hour
  • Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality — 1 hour
  • Montana Board of Water Well Contractors — 1 CE
  • New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — 1 hour for pump installer
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — 1 CEP (in effect through 03-31-2023)
  • North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
  • South Carolina Environmental Certification Board — 1 hour
  • South Dakota Water Rights Program — 1 CEC
  • Tennessee Division of Water Supply — 1 CE
  • Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 hour
  • Washington Department of Ecology — 0.25 CEUs
  • Wyoming State Engineer’s Office — 1 CPC