Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
409
Course Name
Waste Treatment Ponds
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Uni-Tec Consulting Engineers
Primary Contact
Kathy Ward
kaw@uni-tec.com
8142388223 Ext.
Website
Description
The main purpose of this course is to teach operators how to safely start up, operate, shut down and maintain waste treatment ponds.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Explain how waste treatment ponds work and what factors influence and control pond treatment processes
* Place a new pond into operation
* Schedule and conduct normal and abnormal operational and maintenance duties
* Collect samples, interpret lab results, and make appropriate adjustments in pond operation
* Recognize factors that indicate a pond is not performing properly, identify the source of the problem, and take corrective action
* Develop a pond operating strategy
* Conduct their duties in a safe fashion
* Determine pond loadings
* Identify the different types of ponds
* Keep records for a waste treatment pond facility
* Review plans and specifications for new ponds
Target Audience
Operators, Managers, Council Members, Authority Members
Training Format
Classroom