Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8032
Course Name
Biology and Troubleshooting of Facultative Lagoons
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
The course covers the critical roles of microscopic and macroscopic organisms that live in and around lagoons. Includes presentations on algae, bacteria, crustaceans, duckweed, aquatic and immature insects, grasses, rotifers, water meal, weeds, worms, and burrowing animals. The class will also benefit operators of suspended growth and fixed film growth processes.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
1.Introduction to facultative lagoons 2.Operational problems associated with facultative lagoons
3. Carbon and energy transfer in a facultative lagoon 4.Microbial zones and reactions in a facultative lagoon
5.The organisms 5.Algae
7. Control measures for algae 8. Odors
9. Pathogens and disinfection 10. Nitrification
11. Effluent pH 12. BOD and TSS
13. Monitoring parameters
Quizzes and Discussion
Target Audience
Wastewater plant operators
Training Format
Classroom