Back to Basics (Hybrid) - Wabash, IN

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive refresher on the fundamental principles of wastewater treatment for operators seeking to strengthen or reinforce their core knowledge. Participants will review essential concepts related to wastewater process control, laboratory testing, regulatory reporting, troubleshooting common operational issues, solids handling, and treatment process types.

The session emphasizes practical application, helping operators better understand how daily operational decisions impact treatment performance, compliance, and system reliability. Whether new to the field or experienced operators looking for a refresher, this course reinforces the foundational skills needed for effective wastewater system operation.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Explain the basic principles and objectives of wastewater treatment
• Identify common wastewater treatment processes and their functions
• Understand fundamentals of process control and how operational adjustments affect treatment performance
• Describe basic laboratory testing methods and interpret results for operational decision-making
• Recognize common operational and compliance issues and apply basic troubleshooting techniques
• Understand solids handling and treatment fundamentals
• Identify key reporting requirements and the operator’s role in maintaining regulatory compliance

Instructor: Rex Blanton, AIRW