Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
264
Course Name
Operation & Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Contact Hours
12.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Rutgers University - NJ Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Continuing Professional Education
Primary Contact
Judith Joshua
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu
848-932-7483 Ext.
Website
Description
Optimizing treatment plant performance requires understanding how your plant's processes work. Optimum performance also requires the ability to identify the most common problems, understanding what causes them and implementing appropriate corrective measures. A quick, knowledgeable response to problems is critical in light of the strict standards required by NJPDES discharge permits.
This two-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the processes commonly used to remove pollutants from wastewater. The instructors will provide tips on how to prevent and solve the problems that degrade performance.
Couse is generally held on-site at a working wastewater treatment facility.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Topics include:
* Wastewater regulations and NJPDES permits
* Preliminary treatment processes
* Primary sedimentation
* Biological treatment processes: RBC, activated sludge and trickling filters
* Disinfection: chlorine and ultraviolet light
* Nutrient removal
* Sludge thickening, dewatering and digestion
Target Audience
Operators or other personnel working at wastewater treatment facilities; personnel with supervisory responsibilities seeking technical background information; health officers or other public health personnel.
Training Format
Classroom