Filament Staining & Identification

** This class is co-sponsored by the MA Water Pollution Control Association

Course #: MA 0210

Date: June 10, 2010

Location: Richard Alden Training Facility, Millbury, MA

Hours: 9:00 -3:00

Instructor: Michael Ackerman, Wastewater Training Specialist

Credits: This course is approved by the Board of Certification for 5 hours with 100% attendance; BC-2003-1459

Course Fee: This course is being offered in conjunction with MWPCA; special rate of $50 for MWPCA members. $100.00 for non-members

Prerequisite: Wastewater Microbiology course or extensive experience with microscopic examination of wastewater samples.

Description: A review of microscopic examination of wastewater and types of microscopes and their use will be covered. A discussion of the currently available filament identification textbooks will be included. An introduction to staining filaments with hands-on staining and examination of filaments for identification will be given. A detailed analysis of filament identification will be presented. The relevance of filament species to process control and troubleshooting will be discussed as well. Students should bring a small sample of mixed liquor from the effluent end of the aeration tank. The sample needs no special care to preserve filaments. Sample is not a requirement of the course. Staining is messy and permanent, dress accordingly!

Registration: Please register on-line at www.newwta.com or by e-mailing gkidd@gwi.net
Calling 207-482-9136 or mailing to: NEWWTA, P.O. Box 566, Old Orchard beach, ME 04064

Payment: Cash, check or purchase order made payable to NEWWTA.

Cancellation & No Show Policy: If you need to cancel you must contact NEWWTA by writing, fax, mail or email at least seven days prior to the start of the course for you to cancel at no cost. Cancellations received after this time will be charged $50. Substitutions are welcome. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend will be billed for the full amount

Special Circumstances: Written refund/ credit request will be considered if received within two weeks from the start date of the class. Credit issued will be valid for up to six months

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Filament Staining & Identification

Course #: MA 0210

Date: June 10, 2010

Location: Richard Alden Training Facility, Millbury, MA

Course Fee: This course is being offered in conjunction with MWPCA; special rate of $50 for MWPCA members. $100.00 for non-members

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