Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
211
Course Name
Bio-Augmentation
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
CEU Plan
Primary Contact
Bill Edgar
wwedgar@ceuplan.org
352-754-1259 Ext.
Website
Description
This course discusses the use of introduced biological agents in the treatment of potable waters and wastewater. The purpose of these agents, organisms, nutrients, etc., is to make the treatment more efficient and, in some cases, more harmonious with the natural environment. The course stresses practices well within the parameters of safe and well tested methods.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Definition of the Bio-Augmentation Process
Slow biological forces vs. fast chemistry
*Augmentation Factors
Micro Organisms
Nutrients
Metabolic Path Modifyers
Oxygen
*Augmentation in Water Supply
Ground Water
Surface Water
*Augmentation in Domestic Wastewater Treatment
Collection System Odor Control
Increased Effectiveness in the Treatment Plant
Economics of Biological Treatment Methods
Boiological Methods on Conjunction with Mechanical Treatment Units
Target Audience
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous