Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8698
Course Name
Wastewater Biomass Enhancement and Bioaugmentation (SWBT-Live Online)
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Live Online version.
Course presents the 4 components that provide for biological improvement or recovery of wastewater treatment
processes. The components consist of the addition of organisms (archaea, bacteria, and fungi)
(bioaugmentation), 2) major and minor nutrients, 3) essential enzymes, and 4) critical growth factors.
Requirements for the use of biomass enhancement and bioaugmentation are presented as well as examples of
how to monitor for success. A comparison of rumen microbiology and bioaugmentation is offered to illustrate the
interactions of abiotic factors and biotic factors that are similar in rumens and treatment processes.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
Lecture; What is Bioaugmentation and Background; How cultures work; Requirements for successful
bioaugmentation; What Operator Needs to Know About Cultures; Procedures for Selection and Application;
Microbial Growth Requirements; Commonly Used Cultures; Nutrient Needs; Operator Assessment;
Polls/Quizzes/Q&A/Discussion.
Target Audience
Wastewater Treatment Operators and Managers.
Training Format
Virtual Synchronous