Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7284
Course Name
Wastewater Treatment Types - Ponds, RBCs, and Trickling Filters
Contact Hours
18.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Primary Contact
Valerie Wojcik
vwojcik@pennhighlands.edu
8142626441 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the design, operation, maintenance and operational problems associated with ponds & lagoons, rotating biological contactors and trickling filter treatment systems.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
• Ponds and Lagoons: an overview of the design, operation, maintenance and typical operational problems.
• Trickling Filters: an overview of the process, classification, operation strategies, start-up and maintenance of trickling filter systems
• RBCs: an overview of the RBC treatment process highlighting advantages and disadvantages, O & M issues and typical operational problems
Target Audience
New operators, not yet certified and certified operators wanting to earn continuing education credit.
Training Format
Classroom