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Introduction to Wastewater Microbiology and Process Control

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Wastewater

CEU Plan

Bill Edgar

wwedgar@ceuplan.org

352-754-1259 Ext.

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Volumes of wastewater termed sewage are generated from many different sources. This sewage represents thousands of tons of organic matter. Why microbiology? Wastewater treatment is a biological process! A wastewater treatment plant is a microbiological zoo that houses bacteria, protozoa, metazoa, and other microlife. The microorganisms do the actual breakdown and removal of nutrients and organic material in the wastewater. Like you and I, they perform best when all our needs are met (food, pleasant environment, etc.). Wastewater treatment facilities are designed to allow the natural process of the breakdown of pollution to occur under controlled conditions. These systems include physical and chemical processes to remove solids and heavier materials. However, left behind is the liquid containing soluble and insoluble organic material. The one process all sewage facilities have in common is the biological treatment of this organic material or "nutrients". That is, they rely on the use of certain microorganisms to convert these organic nutrients into materials that are beneficial for the environment, Sewage contains nutrients of every type; phosphorus, nitrogen, sodium, potassium, iron, calcium and compounds such as fats, sugars, and proteins. Microorganisms use these substances as a "food" source for energy, for the synthesis of cell components and to maintain life processes.

Basic thru Intermediate

This one hour course is an exciting introduction and review of wastewater treatment. Discussions of laboratory practices, types of microorganisms, and process control are illustrated. This courses is highly recommended for entry level and operators wanting a review of microbiology and process control of wastewater treatment.

Wastewater operators

Virtual Asynchronous