On-Site Training
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4 Full-Day Workshops!
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Learn how to diagnose, trouble-shoot, and optimize treatment system operations!
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Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control
Participants will learn:
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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
A Wastewater Microbiology Monitoring Program for Operators
Participants will learn:
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How to develop a wastewater microbiology laboratory program -
How to incorporate the best tools, techniques, and standard operating procedures for everyday monitoring
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Using a microscope -
Preparing slides -
Practicing staining techniques
Identification and Control of Filamentous Bacteria
Participants will learn:
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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
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Using a microscope -
Preparing slides -
Practicing staining techniques
Microbiological Monitoring of Biological Nutrient Removal Processes
Participants will learn:
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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
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Using a microscope -
Preparing slides -
Practicing staining techniques