Modern Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Design, Management, and Performance
- Course Number: C1052
- Credits: 15 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $150
Course Outline
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of onsite wastewater treatment with our intensive course designed for environmental professionals, engineers, and public health officials. "Modern Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Design, Management, and Performance" delves into the complexities of designing, installing, and managing effective treatment systems. Grounded in the latest USEPA guidelines, this course navigates through a performance-based approach, integrating site-specific design with watershed protection strategies. Besides gaining insight into the intricacies of wastewater characteristics, treatment processes, and system selection, you will learn about cutting-edge technologies beyond conventional septic systems, and the pivotal role of management programs in safeguarding public health and environmental resources. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to implement systems that ensure long-term efficacy and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to design onsite wastewater treatment systems utilizing performance-based criteria;
- Be able to identify and apply advanced treatment technologies suitable for a range of site conditions;
- Be able to develop and manage comprehensive onsite wastewater programs that integrate public health and environmental protection; and
- Be able to evaluate and ensure the long-term operational success of onsite wastewater systems through effective monitoring and maintenance practices.