Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5356
Course Name
WRI-F: EPA Wastewater Regulatory Inspections -- Sampling
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
USABlueBook
Primary Contact
Glenn Freeman
gfreeman1@cox.net
8664303073 Ext.
Website
Description
Since the NPDES system relies on the operators of the facilities to monitor themselves, proper sampling
procedures and handling of samples is extremely important to EPA. This course covers the facilities
sampling program, methods of collecting samples, sampling guidelines, automated sampling equipment,
maintenance of samplers and sampling locations.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
About this Course
Instructional Design Format Overview
Interactive NPDES Manual
Lessons
1. Overview of Sampling Course
2. Evaluating a Sampling Program
3. Inspectors May Collect Samples
4. Evaluating Sample Procedures
5A. Sampling Procedures & Techniques -- Part 1
5B. Sampling Procedures & Techniques -- Part 2
6. Preferred Raw Sampling Points
7. Effluent Samples
8. General Sampling Guidelines
9. Hand Collect These Samples
10. What to Do and What NOT to Do
11. Test Your Knowledge
12. Automatic Samples
13. Grab Samples
14. Composite Samples
15. Composite Methods
16. Process Control Laboratory
"Pick-A-Letter" Review
Course Test
Printable Knowledge Documents (Use as Needed)
NPDES Manual -- Chapter 5 (PDF Format)
Course Evaluation (Optional)
Acknowledgements
Target Audience
Operators from Basic to Intermediate level
Training Format
Virtual Synchronous