Description
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) is one of the most commonly performed tests in the wastewater treatment plant laboratory. Despite the prevalence of this test, it is often a challenge to set up and to troubleshoot.
This class will cover:
- Setting up the BOD5 test
- Lab equipment
- Calculations
- Quality control tests
- Troubleshooting guidance
- Using BOD5 data to calculate Food-to-Microorganism Ratio (F:M) for wastewater treatment plant process control
Interactive poll questions will be administered throughout the course to reinforce learning.
Phyllis Rand is a Maine Grade 5-B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator who has been in the wastewater treatment profession since 1989. Before retiring in 2022 and starting her own training and consulting company, Compass Rose Training Solutions®, she worked as a Maine DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Writer, wastewater and water laboratory supervisor, quality control technician, safety trainer and an industrial pretreatment inspector at two of Maine’s larger wastewater treatment plants. She is a Maine Class 2 Drinking Water System Operator, a Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer and a Registered Environmental Manager through the National Registry of Environmental Professionals.
Course Details:
Three (3) Wastewater Training Contact Hours (TCHs) are approved in ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, and NY.
Presented by JETCC. Maine JETCC is a program managed by NEIWPCC through a contract with Maine DEP.
All participants must be registered to view the course. Registration closes when the class starts.
Cancellations: Cancellations must be received at maine@NEIWPCC.org no less than 24 hours prior to course start time.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS: This training may be available to you at half-price due to funding available through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. However, you must apply for this funding before the start of the program. For more information on this funding opportunity, visit the Center’s website here or contact Edward Wright at https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/ or contact ewright@mccs.me.edu or (207) 227-2603.