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SUMMARY:Coagulation\, Jar Testing\, and Chemical Handling
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this class\, participants will receive an overview of coagulation\, including concepts like charge neutralization and flocculation. We will review the different types of coagulants and discuss how to choose which coagulant is best suited for your facility. The instructor will also cover chemical handling and storage and chemical delivery. The second half of the class will provide a demonstration of jar testing procedures. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nJon-Luc Goodrich (Holland Company) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/coagulation-jar-testing-3-12/
LOCATION:Windham Regional Career Center – Cusick Conference Room\, 80 Atwood St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Advanced WW Series: Septage and Toxicity
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class reviews the composition of septage\, its impact upon biological treatment processes including toxicity\, and operational measures for the safe handling and treatment of septage. Toxicity and its mode of attack are described\, and toxic inorganic and organic wastes and their partitioning in the activated sludge process are presented. Relative quantities of toxic wastes that are needed to cause toxicity are reviewed and discussed with respect to their impact upon cBOD removal\, nitrification and methane production. Operational measures for preventing and recovering from a toxic event are addressed. Indicators of an unstable biomass are reviewed. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMichael Gerardi (Michael Gerardi & Associates\, LLC) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCost \nMember: $36\nNon-member: $72 \nAdvanced Wastewater Treatment Series \nThis class is part of the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Series. Classes in this series are intended for experienced wastewater operators. It is recommended that you have attended the Basic Wastewater Course\, passed a wastewater certification exam\, and/or worked a number of years at a wastewater treatment facility before taking these advanced classes. \nThese classes are designed for operators who are looking to enhance their understanding of wastewater treatment; preparing for a Grade 3\, 4\, or 5 wastewater exam; or seeking a management position at a wastewater treatment facility. There is no formal enrollment in the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Series—just sign up for each class you want to take. These classes will have “Advanced WW Series” in the title. Find more information here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/septage-toxicity-3-13/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Calibration of Weirs\, Flumes\, and Flow Meters
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will cover different types of common flumes and weirs and the various ways of monitoring flows in open channels. We will also look at the calibration of the measuring devices used in open channel flow along with the calibration of flow meters. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nDon Martin (Pump Control Solutions\, LLC) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCost \n$24 Member\n$48 Non-member
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/calibration-3-19/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nWednesday\, March 26\nWednesday\, April 2\nWednesday\, April 9\nWednesday\, April 16\nWednesday\, April 23\nWednesday\, April 30\nWednesday\, May 7\nTuesday\, May 13\n8 am to 3 pm each day \nDescription\nThis eight-session course will prepare attendees to take the Grades 1\, 2\, or 3 Domestic Wastewater certification exams\, and is a great primer for those taking higher grade exams. Attendees will learn the basic concepts of wastewater treatment from collection system to final disposal of effluents and solids. \nThe course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux and Wayne Graham from the Vermont Rural Water Association\, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics. \nTextbook\nThe course is based on Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants (Volume 1\, 8th edition) by the Office of Water Programs. All students are required to have a copy of this book. You can purchase it for $100 when you register. \nCredit\n48 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$760 (with textbook)\n$660 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-course-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Small\, High-Strength Dischargers
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will discuss issues with small\, high-strength wastewater dischargers—which do not need Pretreatment Discharge Permits from the Agency of Natural Resources—and their potential impacts on wastewater treatment facilities. The class will provide information on pollutants discharged from these businesses\, how these discharges are typically controlled and their potential impacts on the wastewater treatment facilities. You will receive detailed guidance on how to inspect and sample these dischargers. We will discuss how to reduce their impacts\, tips to help these businesses to control their discharges\, and how to coordinate with the Agency if the discharge becomes problematic. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nRandy Bean \nProctor\nWayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/high-strength-discharge-3-27/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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