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• Controlling Wastewater Collection Inflow and Infiltration

  • Start
    19 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • End
    20 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Training (Zoom)
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  Controlling Wastewater Collection Inflow and Infiltration

  This course will be presented in two morning sessions on April 19 & 20, 2021, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

  You must attend both sessions to receive credit for completing the course.

  CEU Credits: 0.7

  This course explores the techniques and equipment used by wastewater collection system operators to identify and control the inflow and infiltration.

  The course explores the sources of infiltration and inflow through such means as: flow testing, dye testing, smoke testing, as close circuit television and other techniques to help discover inflow and infiltration problems. The latter portion of the course introduces methods of repairing and controlling inflow and infiltration.

  What will be covered:

  • List the causes of inflow

  • List causes of infiltration

  • State the methods of locating the sources of infiltration and inflow

  • Describe the methods that are in common use to control infiltration and inflow

  • List some of the do’s and don’ts in providing excellent customer services

  This workshop will be presented via a Zoom Webinar. Registrants should confirm prior to the day of the event that their computer supports Zoom software. 

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate. 

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• Membrane Filtration

  • Start
    19 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • End
    20 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Training (Moodle & Blackboard Collaborate Ultra)
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  Membrane Filtration

  This course will be presented in two afternoon sessions on April 19 & 20, 2021, 1:00 pm – 5 pm.

  You must attend both sessions to receive credit for completing the course.

  CEU Credits: 0.6

  Course Description: Understanding the function of the equipment and process is vital to the proper operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. This workshop will review the basic principles of membrane filtration and the parameters that affect its operation. The workshop will review the fundamentals and practical aspects of membranes. Topics included: raw water quality and its impact on pre-treatment and on membrane selection; pre-treatment; membrane operation; water quality analysis; system operation including backwash/flushing and clean-in-place procedures; system maintenance; instrumentation/controls; record keeping and review of SDS sheets.
  

  This workshop will be presented by Northern Lakes College online, using Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate.

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• Lagoon Operation and Maintenance

  • Start
    21 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • End
    22 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Training (Moodle & Blackboard Collaborate Ultra)
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  Lagoon Operation and Maintenance

  This course will be presented in two morning sessions on April 21 & 22, 2021, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

  You must attend both sessions to receive credit for completing the course.

  CEU Credits: 0.6

  Course Description: This workshop covers in detail the aquatic environment of a wastewater lagoon and the respective characteristics of aerobic, anaerobic and facultative ponds. Also covered are the theory and function of lagoon operation, lagoon design, development of proper lagoon O&M programs, as well as review of the provincial environmental regulations. Calculations related to loading and discharge are demonstrated.

  
  

  This workshop will be presented by Northern Lakes College online, using Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate.

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• Basic Lab Procedures for Water Operators

  • Start
    21 Apr 2021
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    (CDT)
  • End
    22 Apr 2021
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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    Virtual Training (Zoom)
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  Basic Lab Procedures for Water Operators

  This course will be presented in two afternoon sessions on April 21 & 22, 2021, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

  You must attend both sessions to receive credit for completing the course.

  CEU Credits: 0.7

  This course has been developed with support and contributions with one of Canada’s leading municipal drinking water laboratories (Hamilton Public Works) to provide operators with a better understanding of proper protocols, procedures and techniques for conducting tests and analysis’ as allowed for operators within the restrictions stipulated under current regulations.

  Participants will be provided with information to address the “What can be done and how’s” to ensure maximum compliance and test validities. Instruction will also be provided on the proper use of the typical analysis equipment and techniques.

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate. 

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• Water Distribution Maintenance

  • When
    23 Apr 2021
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    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Training (Moodle & Blackboard Collaborate Ultra)
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  Water Distribution Maintenance

  This course will be presented in a single morning session on April 23, 2021, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

  
  

  CEU Credits: 0.3

  Course Description: The workshop looks at water quality requirements for water entering storage reservoirs and distribution systems, as well as the requirements at the most distant sections of the distribution system. The effects of the system on water quality degradation and customer response are discussed. Descriptions and maintenance of major system components are presented. These components include pumps, motors, controls, storage reservoirs and water mains. The options regarding pipeline preventative maintenance are also presented.
  

  This workshop will be presented by Northern Lakes College online, using Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate.

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• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness

  • When
    23 Apr 2021
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Training (Zoom)
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  Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness

  This half day course will be a single afternoon session on April 23, 2021, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

  
  

  CEU Credits: 0.4

  This half-day course provides information about the characteristics and health effects of hydrogen sulphide.

  What will be covered:

  • Properties of hydrogen sulphide
  • Monitoring of hydrogen sulphide
  • Health effects of exposure
  • Rescue and first aid
  • Personal safety
  • Emergency procedures
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus demonstration

  All attendees must have their own computer with audio and video capabilities to participate. 

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