Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5276
Course Name
Onsite Wastewater Treatment - Septic Tanks
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Vector Solutions
Primary Contact
Stephanie Tuton
Stephanie.Tuton@vectorsolutions.com
866-546-1212 Ext.
Website
Description
Onsite wastewater disposal, using Subsurface Wastewater Infiltration Systems (SWIS) serves an estimated 26 million homes, businesses and recreational facilities in the U.S. Proper selection and sizing of the septic tank is a critical part of proper design considerations for septic tanks and for septage. While septic tanks are often taken for granted, they provide primary treatment for wastewater and are an extremely vital part of an onsite wastewater system. The material for this course in taken from a recently published EPA document on Onsite Wastewater Treatment. The course includes a very extensive reference section for use by the student.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
-Septic tanks
-Treatment, design considerations & construction considerations
-Operation and maintenance of septic tanks
-Septage
-Management programs
-Treatment/disposal
Target Audience
This course is designed primarily for water and/or wastewater operators. Its primary objective is to accommodate these licensees by providing continuing education units in order for them to fulfill their mandatory continuing education state requirements.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous