Description

This is Part I of a comprehensive review of the biological and chemical principles of nitrification, denitrification, and biological phosphorus removal. The review includes the bacteria involved in biological nutrient removal (BNR) and the operational conditions that are optimal for their activity, growth and reproduction, and therefore, successful BNR. The review includes roles of the nitrifying bacteria as well as the roles of the heterotrophic (cBOD-degrading) bacteria. Operational conditions that influence nitrification and are reviewed include but are not limited to alkalinity, ammonium and organic nitrogen loading, dissolved oxygen. Forms of nitrification, complete and incomplete (partial) as well as cold temperature and limiting factors that are responsible for incomplete nitrification are presented

This course is sponsored by NEIWPCC in conjunction with the EPA.

Course Details

Wastewater Training Contact Hours (TCHs) are approved in MA. Pending approval in CT, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT.

Participants MUST attend and be attentive during the entire session to receive full credit. Participants must attend and be attentive during a minimum of 50% of the course to receive any partial credit.

Registration closes seven days before class starts. $15 fee for late registrations.

Cancellations must be received at Training@NEIWPCC.org no less than seven prior to course start date.