Wastewater Workshop Summaries
Safety in Wastewater Systems
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This one day workshop includes instruction on a wide variety of wastewater related safety issues. topics to be covered include Water-borne Diseases, Confined Spaces, Trenching, Chlorine Handling, Laboratory and General safety concerns.
Wastewater Facilities Management
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Biological Treatment
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This two day workshop will focus on the design and operation of all types of biological treatment systems including: Lagoons, Trickling Filters, and Activated Sludge facilities. Identification of problem conditions and corrective actions will be stressed. Hands-on problem solving case studies will be included. Attendees are requested to bring a calculator and a MS Wastewater Facilities Operations / Training Manual for reference.
Activated Sludge Treatment
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Exam Preparation
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This three day workshop will review the MS Wastewater Facilities Operations / Training Manual in preparation for the wastewater certification exam. The workshop includes three classes ( I, II, III/IV ) of instruction with emphasis on biological treatment and math. The classes are designed for those operators that have attended a Short Course or are otherwise familiar with the material. Students should review the Training Manual prior to attending to obtain the most benefit from the class. Attendees are requested to bring a calculator, a MS Wastewater Facilities Operations / Training Manual and a notebook to class. The class is followed the next day by an exam in all four classes.
Advanced Treatment
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This workshop will focus on the treatment of wastewater for the conversion and/or removal of nitrogen. Nitrification / Denitrification and other methods of removal will be discussed. The workshop will include calculations of Oxygen requirements, Alkalinity, and Anoxic zones among other parameters.
NPDES Reporting
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This one day workshop will cover the common aspects of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, including the basis for effluent limitations and monitoring requirements. Instruction will include sampling techniques, and completion of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms. Attendees are encouraged to bring a calculator and a copy of their facility's permit.
Lagoon Systems
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Wastewater Math
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MWPCOA Short Course
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MSRWA Workshop
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Laboratory Procedures
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Wastewater Disinfection
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Introduction to Laboratory Procedures
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Collection System Management
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This one day workshop will focus on the operation and maintenance procedures of various aspects of a typical municipal collection system. Included in the discussion will be topics such as gravity sewers, pump stations, inflow and infiltration, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) and emergency operations.
Biosolids Management
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In this one day workshop we will discuss the most common aspects of biological stabilization, dewatering and disposal of wastewater biosolids. The 40 CFR 503 regulations will be emphasized as they apply to land application and surface disposal, including monitoring, sampling and calculation procedures.
Wastewater Systems Security
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Incident Command System (ICS)
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