Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5701
Course Name
Wastewater Miscellaneous Topics
Contact Hours
18.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware County Community College
Primary Contact
Mary McClatchy
mmcclatc@dccc.edu
610-723-4010 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide the plant operator with a basic understanding of how to reduce energy consumption at the treatment plant and how to monitor that success, how to prepare proper SOP's, an overview of how to properly management a treatment plant, an overview of the National Pretreatment Program and the layout, requirements, and special conditions of an NPDES permit.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* General Administration: an overview of the data, reports, skills and programs required to properly manage a treatment plant.
* Standard Operating Procedure Preparation: an overview of the SOP requirements in the ACT and how to prepare a SOP. An SOP development exercise will be included.
* Industrial Pretreatment: an overview of the National Pretreatment Program, the legal authorities necessary to develop and operate a program and the methods employed by POTW's to indentify and monitor industrial users, enforce the regulations and report to authorities.
* Energy Efficiency: provides the plant operator with a basic understanding of how to reduce energy consumption at the treatment plant and how to monitor that success.
* NPDES Permits: an overview of the layout, requirements, and special conditions of an NPDES permit.
* Certification Preparatory Review/Test
Target Audience
New operators, not yet certified and certified operators wanting to earn continuing education credit.
Training Format
Classroom