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| Legend: | WT = water &
distribution systems WWT = wastewater & collection systems PW = public works |
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Collection
System: Operation and Maintenance & NEWEA Collection System Voluntary
Certification Grades I-IV Exam
Credit: This course is rated
at a maximum of 15 TCH's with 100% attendance.
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Confined
Space Entry & Non-Entry Rescue |
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pH
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Biochemical
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SYSTEMS: O & M NEWWTA #0108-ME Designed
for: Wastewater
Systems Operators & Maintainers Topics include:
Cost: $95
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MICROBIOLOGY NEWWTA #0108-MA
Target Audience: WWT Description: This course has been designed to provide entry-level microbiology material and introduce the types of microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa and metazoan. Discussion will include environmental factors that affect their growth and reproduction, explanation of aerobic, anaerobic, nitrification, bacterial growth and respiration, and microscopic examination including selection and use of microscope and procedures for sample examination. Extensive hands-on identification of organisms found in activated sludge will be included, along with a discussion of microscopic examination as a process control tool. Students should bring a small sample of mixed liquor from the effluent end of the aeration tank. The sample needs to be chilled if it is stored more than a few hours to preserve the microorganisms. Sample is not a requirement of the course. Cost: This course is being offered in conjunction with MWPCA; special rate of $50 for MWPCA members. $95 for non members
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STAINING & IDENTIFICATION NEWWTA #0208-MA
Target Audience: Description: Prerequisite: Wastewater Microbiology course or extensive experience with microscopic examination of wastewater samples. 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! Cost: This course is being offered in conjunction with MWPCA; special rate of $50 for MWPCA members. $95 for non members
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Electric Motors: The fundamentals, Applications & Troubleshooting
Target Audience: Description: This program will teach the fundamentals of electric motors, how to select the right motor for the application and troubleshooting tips. Topics include: Fundamental of motors: how & why motors work, Horsepower and motor efficiency, Causes of motor failure Maintenance & Troubleshooting tips. Cost: $55 for MWWCA members, $65 for non members
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Applied Disinfection NEWWTA #402 Target Audience: WT
& WWT Description: This class will present practical applied disinfection processes including: factors affecting disinfectant reactions, how to calculate concentrations, dosage and demand. Cost: $50
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VSWS and Water Treatment & Distribution Systems Certification Review
Class I & II NEWWTA #0403
Target Audience: WT Cost: $60
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Line Location & Leak
Detection NEWWTA #0404
Target Audience: WT, WWT & PW Description: This session will present practical information on the importance of line location and leak detection and equipment O & M, including function tests and specific tips for use. Cost: $45
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Basic Wastewater Math NEWWTA #0405
Target Audience: WWT Description: This class will present basic math principals and formulas for wastewater system operators to include: area, volume, temperature conversions, flow rates, pressure, pounds and % efficiency. Cost: $60
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Concepts of Biological
Treatment NEWWTA #0406
Target Audience: WWT Description: This program will present fundamental concepts of biological treatment for wastewater system operators to include: secondary treatment objectives, micro-life involved in treatment, factors that affect microbial growth including pH & temperature and using protozoa to assess treatment processes. Cost: $60
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Activated Sludge NEWWTA #0407 Target Audience:
WWT Description: This class will present: components of the activated sludge system, process variables, the micro-life involved in treatment, oxidation pressures and calculations for F/M, MCRT & detention time. Cost: $95
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Applied Wastewater Math NEWWTA #0408
Target Audience: WWT Cost: $60
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Pump Station Maintenance & Diesel Generator Maintenance
Target Audience: WT, WWT & PW Description: This class includes types and applications of centrifugal pumps, pump curves, level control systems and O & M of generator sets.
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Water Treatment & Distribution Systems Certification Review Class I & II
Target Audience:
WT Description: Review session for operators taking the ABC Grades I & II Treatment and Distribution and VSWS exams. Topics include: disinfection, pumps, motors and hydraulics.
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Hydraulics - 01
Target Audience: WT & WWT Description: This class will present basic hydraulic concepts: fluid properties of water, flow & friction, pressure and flow measurement. Also includes calculating pressure & force, flow velocity and description of types of pumps.
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Hydraulics - 02
Target Audience: WT & WWT Description: This class will present hydraulic concepts: flow & pressure, pump curves & pump efficiencies, flushing rates and flow equalization. Also includes calculating flushing rates and horsepower.
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Cross Connection Control Target Audience:
WT, WWT & PW Description: This course presents the fundamentals of cross connection control including: what is a cross connection, how cross connections occur, case studies and back siphon & back pressure types of backflow prevention devices.
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Basic Math for Water Operators Target Audience:
WT Description: This class will review fundamental math principals including, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, per cent, ratio & proportion, units of measurement and water & distribution systems formulas.
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Water Treatment using Aeration Target Audience:
WT Description: This class will present the application of, treatment process and contaminant removal using aeration systems.
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Water Treatment: Filtration Target Audience:
WT Description: This class will present the: pretreatment processes, filtration processes and applied math for surface loading, rate, backwash rate and detention time.
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Sampling Procedures for
Water Systems
Target Audience: WT Description: This class will present sampling procedures following the sample collection and handling requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act including type of sample, preservation and holding times.
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Groundwater Supply O & M Target Audience:
WT Description: This class will present the fundamentals of groundwater systems, how to determine well yield, measure static level, implement monitoring techniques and record keeping. Also includes how to calculate chlorine dosage.
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Care & Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment and Conducting a Lab
Inspection
Target Audience: WT Description: This course will present requirements for: physical environment of the laboratory, calibration for pH meters, DO meters, turbidimeters, analytical balances, thermometers, incubators and pipettes. Also includes checklists for auditing sampling program and laboratory procedures & quality assurance.
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Public Notification Rules Target Audience:
WT Description: This session will provide an overview of changes to the Public Notification Rule and a working knowledge of when and how to prepare public notices.
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Distribution
Systems & Hydrants: How to Flush
Target Audience: WT Description: The class focuses on the practical and applied techniques for flushing the distribution system. Topics include: methods of flushing, calculations for volume, flow and duration, and when to use uni & omni directional flushing techniques.
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Distribution Systems
Target Audience: WT Description: This class will introduce attendees to the components of a water distribution system, EPA Total Coliform Rule including coliform sampling technique and chlorine residual sampling & testing.
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Practical Chemistry
for Water Treatment
Target Audience: WT Description: This course will present practical applied chemistry including; chemical reactions in water, calculation chemical dilutions, concentrations, doses and feed pump settings.
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How to Implement
QA/QC for Water Laboratories
Target Audience: WT Description: This class will present how to construct and interpret controls charts, documentation and what is and how to write a QA plan.
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Leak Detection & Water
Audits
Target Audience: WT Description: This course will present the fundamentals of leak detection and water audits. Topics include: the importance of leak detection, how to use a leak detector, why conduct a water audit and how to conduct a water audit.
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Backflow Prevention Devices: Troubleshooting & Repairs Target Audience: WT Description: This course is designed for operators with experience testing backflow prevention devices. Topics include: troubleshooting techniques and demonstration repair of Watts 909 RPZ.
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Small Water O
& M Certification Prep Course (5 day course)
Target Audience: WT Description: This course is designed to prepare for the ABC Grades I & II Treatment and Distribution and VSWS exams utilizing the ACR Introduction to Small Water Systems or the CSUS Small Water System O & M manuals.
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Distribution
Certification Prep Course (5 day course)
Target Audience: WT Description: This course is designed to prepare for the ABC Grades I & II Distribution and exams utilizing the CSUS Water Distribution System O & M manual.
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Valves:
Application, Selection and Maintenance
Target Audience: WT & WWT Description: This class will present: types of and applications of valves, how to select an appropriate valve and valve O & M.
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Water
Treatment Certification Review Class III & IV
Target Audience: WT Description: Review session for operators taking the ABC Grades III & IV Treatment exams. Topics include: filtration, corrosion control and advanced treatment.
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Chemical Feed Pumps: O & M Target Audience:
WT & WWT Description: This session will present the: components, mechanics, and installation of chemical feed pumps. Also includes: how to adjust feed rates and general maintenance.
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Basic Electricity for
Operators
Target Audience: WT & WWT Description: This program will present: basics of AC & DC electricity, terminology including, volts, amps, and watts, Ohms Law and how to calculate, electrical safety and using a volt or amp meter to test equipment.
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Process Control of
Activated Sludge
Target Audience: WWT Description: This program is designed to train operators about process control. The course includes: calculating wasting and return rates, treatment efficiency, sludge age, surface loading rates and how to implement process changes
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Phosphorus Removal
Target Audience: WWT Description: This program will present the phosphorus removal processes both chemical and biological, and strategies to meet phosphorus standards including, technical, financial and process control.
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Troubleshooting: Nitrogen
Removal
Target Audience: WWT Description: This program is designed to train attendees: how to organize a troubleshooting project, describe the relationship between biochemistry and biological populations required for nitrification and de-nitrification and analyze a case study.
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Sampling Procedures for
Wastewater
Target Audience: WWT Description: This class will present sampling procedures following the sample collection and handling requirements of the Clean Water Act including type of sample, preservation and holding times.
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Practical
Chemistry for Wastewater Treatment
Target Audience: WWT Description: This course will present practical applied chemistry including; chemical reactions in water, calculation chemical dilutions, concentrations, doses and feed pump settings.
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Wastewater Solids Management Target Audience:
WWT Description: This program will present: solids dewatering processes, solids characteristics, record keeping & reports, how to calculate loading rates.
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BOD & TSS: Analytical
Procedures
Target Audience: WWT Description: This course will present how perform BOD & TSS analytical procedures in accordance with approved methodology. Topics include: sample handling, analytical procedures, troubleshooting, and QA/QC.
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Collection Systems O & M Target
Audience: WWT & PW Description: This course is based on the nationally recognized CSUS O & M of Wastewater Collection Systems Vol. 1. Topics include: collection systems facilities, safety, inspection, testing, and O & M
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Collection Systems O &
M: Advanced
Target Audience: WWT & PW Description: This course is based on the nationally recognized CSUS O & M of Wastewater Collection Systems Vol. 1I. Topics include: lift stations, equipment maintenance, safety, sewer rehab and administration.
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Collection Systems
Certification Review
Target Audience: WWT & PW Description: This certification review class is designed for operators taking the NEWEA Collection Systems Exam.
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Wastewater
Treatment: Components & Calculations
Target Audience: WWT Description: This class will present the fundamentals of collections systems, treatment processes and applied math. Topics include: collection systems & pump stations, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, activated sludge, sedimentation & clarification, disinfection and solids handling.
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Wastewater Treatment Certification Review Class I& II Target Audience: WWT Description: Review session for operators taking the ABC I & II Wastewater Operators exams. Topics include: unit processes, applied math, laboratory procedures and safety.
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