Workshop Summaries

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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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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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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This one day workshop covers design, operation and maintenance of all types of lagoon systems. Included are: Facultative (Conventional), Aerated and Anaerobic lagoons. We will also discuss wetlands, overland flow, irrigation and sand filters as methods of upgrading lagoon systems.

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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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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