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A to Z of Wastewater Treatment (Hybrid) - Butler, IN

Hours: 5 Technical Wastewater
Cost: $125 member/$175 non-member

Monday, August 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Online or In-person: Butler WWTP - 695 E Green St. Butler, IN 46721

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Course Description

This course provides an in-depth review of wastewater treatment plant types, treatment processes, and operational practices. Participants will learn how to collect, interpret, and utilize key operational data to optimize plant performance and maintain regulatory compliance. The session covers essential process control calculations, including sludge age, Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT), pounds of solids, Sludge Volume Index (SVI), and Food-to-Microorganism (F/M) ratio. Emphasis will be placed on developing and analyzing operational trends to improve plant efficiency, identify process issues, and support proactive decision-making. Common causes of treatment process upsets will be examined, along with practical troubleshooting techniques and corrective actions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the major types of wastewater treatment plants and their treatment processes.
  • Explain the purpose and operation of key treatment system components.
  • Determine which operational data should be routinely collected and monitored.
  • Describe the importance of operational data in process control, performance evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Calculate sludge age and Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT).
  • Calculate pounds of solids within treatment processes.
  • Calculate and interpret Sludge Volume Index (SVI).
  • Calculate and evaluate Food-to-Microorganism (F/M) ratios.
  • Analyze operational trends to improve treatment efficiency and process stability.
  • Recognize common causes of treatment plant process upsets.
  • Apply troubleshooting techniques to diagnose operational problems.
  • Recommend corrective actions to restore and maintain optimal plant performance.
  • Use process control data to support effective operational decision-making and long-term plant optimization.

Instructor: Pete Crowl, AIRW

Registration Options

Credits Price
Member: In-person
Member attendee will attend in-person and receives CEUs.
5.00 (Technical Wastewater) $125.00
Member: Online
Member attendee will attend virtual online and receives CEUs.
5.00 (Technical Wastewater) $125.00
Non-member: In-person
Non-member attendees will attend in-person and receive CEUs.
*must login to member compass to receive member rates
 
5.00 (Technical Wastewater) $175.00
Non-member: Online
Non-member attendee will attend virtual webinar and receives CEUs.
*must login to member compass to receive member pricing
5.00 (Technical Wastewater) $175.00

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