Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7121
Course Name
Wastewater Microbiology: What Every Operator Needs To Know
Contact Hours
12.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
West Virginia Environmental Training Center
Primary Contact
Melisa Powers
melisa.powers@k12.wv.us
304-372-7878 Ext.
Website
Description
Operators will gain valuable knowledge on the microbiology of their wastewater system. They will learn to identify protozoa, filamentous problems, and floc structure. This information will be applied to process control strategies to improve plant performance.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Microscope Basics
Floc Evaluation
Protozoa/Metazoa
Filamentous Bacteria
Sample Evaluation
Target Audience
Wastewater operators, managers, lab technicians, and regulatory personnel
Training Format
Classroom