Instructors: Steven Leach, Adib Amini, Toni Glymph-Martin, Kori Kenney
Dates: Aug 12-14; Aug 11-13
Location: Pyle Center 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
Course Overview
Microorganisms are the backbone of effective wastewater treatment, yet their behavior and needs are often misunderstood. This course provides a practical introduction to wastewater microbiology, including bacterial types, floc formation, filamentous organisms, and biological nutrient removal. Through microscope demonstrations, staining techniques, and real-world case studies, attendees will learn how to monitor and optimize microbial activity in treatment systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key microbial groups in wastewater and understand their roles in treatment processes.
- Use microscopes and staining techniques to evaluate microbial health and diagnose operational issues.
- Apply microbiological knowledge to improve process control, troubleshoot problems, and enhance treatment efficiency.
Who Should Attend?
- Wastewater engineers, operators, and facility managers
- Consulting engineers and environmental professionals
- Federal agencies, military base personnel, and equipment manufacturers
Additional Information
In-person attendees will be able to practice using microscopes during the course while online attendees will be guided through microscope use and sample identification.
This course is part of the Wastewater Systems Certificate. Course may be taken individually as well.
W01: Description: During this workshop, facility operators, managers, and engineers will use staining techniques and phase-contrast microscopes to analyze floc and identify protozoa, metazoa, and filaments, thereby developing practical information to help these professionals control their processes. The workshop will discuss types of microorganisms, environmental factors affecting the microorganisms, and metabolism and growth characteristics that may affect participants’ processes. A combination of learning styles will enable participants to help with related process control problems at their facilities.
W08: Description: During this workshop, facility operators, managers, and engineers will use staining techniques and phase-contrast microscopes to analyze floc and identify protozoa, metazoa, and filaments, thereby developing practical information to help these professionals control their processes. The workshop will discuss types of microorganisms, environmental factors affecting the microorganisms, and metabolism and growth characteristics that may affect participants’ processes. A combination of learning styles will enable participants to help with related process control problems at their facilities.
Cost per class:
WEF Member: $300.00;
Non-Member: $330.00;
WEF Student Member: $100.00