Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9769
Course Name
Dealing with Cyanobacteria and Emerging Contaminants of Concern
Contact Hours
12.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory
Primary Contact
Felecia Groom
groom.64@osu.edu
614-378-7009 Ext.
Website
Description
Understanding toxin production by algae and strategies for water professionals to manage toxins and taste/odor issues.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Algal Biology and Ecology, Cyanobacteria and Limnology Concepts, Cyanobacteria and their Toxins, Source Water Monitoring and HAB Tracking, Microplastics an Emerging Contaminate, Cyanobacteria and Taste & Odor, Reservoir Management, Drinking Water Treatment HAB Strategies and Case Studies, Drinking Water Treatment HAB Strategies and Case Studies, Sampling Demonstration on Research Boat
Target Audience
Students atleast 16 years of age, with an interest in the Great Lakes and aquatic ecosystems. Managers or employees of public water supplies (reservoirs, lakes, and rivers). Federal, state, or city employees charged with monitoring water quality.
Training Format
Classroom