FALL 2025 – DIGITAL ONLY

In Volume 39-3 of American Locator Magazine, we present the next generation of utility training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary video series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. With this issue, we continue our series on Basic Utility Knowledge, presenting the fundamentals of gas, electric, water and telecom systems all industry pros–locators, contractors, engineers and others–need to ensure the most accurate and safe operations.

This issue presents Basic Utility Knowledge: Water and Sewer 

Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the training videos – plus bonus tips and topic highlights. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions.

PLUS, watch video from our 2025 Roundtable for Stakeholders discussions – candid perspectives on what, why and how things need to happen for better damage prevention.

THE ROUNDTABLE FOR STAKEHOLDERS 2025
• Utility Stakeholder Perspectives in the Spotlight for Damage Prevention

BASIC UTILITY KNOWLEDGE: WATER AND SEWER
• Water Treatment
• Distribution System
• Reservoir
• Water Tower
• Water Mains
• Water Main Replacement
• Service Taps
• Backflow Preventer
• Hydrant
• Curb Valve
• Air and Climate Valve
• Main Valves
• Sewer Systems
• Lift Stations
• Sewage Treatment

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS