Workshop Summaries

Wastewater Workshop Summaries


Safety in Wastewater Systems
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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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This two day workshop will focus on the design and operation of all types activated sludge treatment systems. 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.

Exam Preparation
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Advanced Treatment
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NPDES Reporting
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Lagoon Systems
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Wastewater Math
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This two day workshop provides instruction in general mathematics and the specific equations used in all four wastewater classifications such as: Area, Volume, Population Equivalents, Detention Time, Pounds, Percent Removal, Sludge Age and more. The session is divided into two groups with Class I and II in one group and Class III and IV in a second group. The two days are not only a good refresher for certified operators but very beneficial to those preparing to take an exam. Be sure to bring pencils and a calculator!!

MWPCOA Short Course
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MSRWA Workshop
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Laboratory Procedures
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This two day workshop is presented by the laboratory personnel at MDEQ. Instruction is provided in proper analytical procedures for common NPDES permit parameters including: BOD, TSS, Fecal Coliform, Chlorine Residual, pH, and Ammonia Nitrogen. Hands on instruction is included. This workshop has a limitation of 20-25 persons. We request that only persons working in a laboratory and conducting analysis attend this workshop.

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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