Description
| This four-day, in-person course is designed for those new to the wastewater industry and/or preparing to take basic-level industrial wastewater operator exams. Topics covered include reasons for treating industrial wastewater; industries and commercial facilities producing industrial waste; industrial wastewater characteristics; flow equalization; screening; oil/grit removal; reaction, reduction, and oxidation processes; solids removal processes; metal waste treatment; and pH science, terminology, and neutralization. Sample tests and math problems will be provided. Attendees must bring a simple calculator, scratch paper, and a pen/pencil to class.
Please note that this course will not cover all topics recommended to prepare for certification exams. We recommend that those preparing for certification exams also attend related courses including laboratory and regulations. For courses on these topics, please visit our training calendar at: https://portal.neiwpcc.org/training-calendar.asp. This course is sponsored by NEIWPCC in conjunction with MassDEP and MAWEA. Additional Details Links to certificates will be emailed to participants after the course concludes and staff verify attendance through sign in sheets. A $15 late registration fee will be charged for all registrations received within one week of the class. A confirmation email will be sent to the registration email provided. Cancellations must be received at Training@NEIWPCC.org no less than seven days prior to course start time. Cancellations received after this time will be charged $50. Registrants who do not cancel and who fail to show up are responsible for full payment. |