Description
To ensure that Maine’s wastewater plants are running efficiently, safely, and effectively, plants are required to perform regular inspections with representatives of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP.)
This course is designed to demystify the inspection process and to build productive and collaborative relationships between Maine wastewater operators and DEP inspectors. The program aims to explain the objectives of the inspection process, review the permitting process and what is required for plants to meet standards set by DEP, and to provide best practices for operators in how and when to prepare for an inspection. This course will include both classroom-style instruction and a locally hosted facilities tour to show what plant operators, managers, and DEP Inspectors look for before, during, and after an inspection, and to make sure that a plant is always ready for an inspection.
To best fit the diverse needs of Maine’s wastewater workforce, this program will differ slightly depending on the respective regions of a series of four workshops, which include Southern Maine, Central Maine, Eastern Maine, and Northern Maine.
Topics Covered & Learning Objectives Include:
- Sharing Maine DEP expectations for annual inspections
- Providing best practices for operators in preparation for, when undergoing, and following up after DEP inspections
- Reviewing of Maine DEP Wastewater Permits, including Guidelines, Requirements, and how to read a permit
- Providing hands-on examples of common issues during wastewater plant inspections
- Establishing & fostering relationships between Maine wastewater operators and Maine DEP inspectors
- Outlining the resources that Maine DEP can provide wastewater operators
- Emphasizing the importance of turning inspection results into productive solutions
This is the Eastern Maine class. This class will meet initially at FW Webb – Greater Bangor in Hampden, ME with an afternoon site visit to Bangor Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bangor, ME.
This program is presented by JETCC. Maine JETCC is a program managed by NEIWPCC through a contract with Maine DEP.
6 Wastewater TCHs are pending approval in Maine.
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:
Cancellations must be received at Maine@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.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS:
JETCC is excited to announce that this course is being offered free of charge to Maine residents due to support from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. The regular registration fee for this course is $150. Note that if you are not a Maine resident, you may be required to pay the full cost of the course. Please contact our office if you are interested in attending.
More information on the workforce training program is available here: https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/ or contact Edward Wright at ewright@mccs.me.edu or (207) 227-2603.