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Wastewater Microlife, Microscopy and Troubleshooting (Verona)

1/17/2024 Augusta County Middle River Facility

Event date: 1/17/2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Export event

This hands-on course will begin with the basics of wastewater microbiology than transition to helpful troubleshooting techniques and new issues operators are faced with today.  Students will learn about bacteria, higher life forms and how each related to treatment efficiency, settleability and dewatering.  Instructors will guide each student in how to properly use a microscope to better understand floc structure, filament identification, and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).  Instructors will discuss the current state of wastewater microbiology and what has changed in the recent years.  Students are welcome to bring activated sludge samples on ice.
7 Wastewater CPEs

 

 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

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Class Size Limited to 20 

Instructors: 
Steven Leach (Leach Microbial Consulting)
Walter Higgins (EPA Region 3 Water Division)

Class Time:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
8:00am—4:00pm

Class Location:
Augusta County Middle River Facility
848 Laurel Hill Rd
Verona, VA 24482

Lunch:  
One hour—on own

Cost:
$140 (VRWA Member)
$200 (Non-member)

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