Question 1

Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control

Accepted Answer

Participants will learn: The role of bacteria, protozoa and metazoa in the treatment process  The conditions that allow these organisms the do their best work of removing nutrients from the wastewater How to anticipate potential treatment system upsets How to troubleshoot, identify, and correct existing treatment system problems

Question 2

A Wastewater Microbiology Monitoring Program for Operators

Accepted Answer

Participants will learn: How to develop a wastewater microbiology laboratory program How to incorporate the best tools, techniques, and standard operating procedures for everyday monitoring  Unit will include hands-on activities such as: Using a microscope Preparing slides Practicing staining techniques

Question 3

Identification and Control of Filamentous Bacteria

Accepted Answer

Participants will learn: Toni's simple method for identifying filamentous bacteria How to determine the conditions that favor their growth Methods for controlling and eliminating bulking and foaming caused by these
microorganisms Unit will include hands-on activities such as: Using a microscope Preparing slides Practicing staining techniques

Question 4

Microbiological Monitoring of Biological Nutrient Removal Processes

Accepted Answer

Participants will learn: Treatment system conditions that favor the growth of phosphorus accumulating microorganisms (PAOs) and glycogen accumulating microorganisms (GAOs) How to effectively identify and quantify PAOs and GAOs Microbiological methods for monitoring biological phosphorus removal processes Unit will include hands-on activities such as: Using a microscope Preparing slides Practicing staining techniques

On-Site Training

What you will get...

Expert instruction

One-on-one guidance

Hands-on experience

Operator Certification credit hours

Who should take this course?

Wastewater professionals

Laboratory personnel

Consulting Engineers

What to bring...

Microscope not required (strongly recommended)

Your copy of the lab manual

purchase here

Pipettes, stains, slides will be

provided for you