Understanding Wastewater Compliance: Daily Ops to Inspection Day- Knox, IN

Class Description:

This 3-hour course provides an overview of wastewater regulatory compliance, from daily operational responsibilities through preparation for a state or federal inspection. Participants will review National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, discharge limits, and Indiana-specific rules. The course will cover monitoring and analysis requirements for BOD, TSS, and pH, including approved methods, sample preservation, and immediate analysis requirements. Participants will also review proper record-keeping and reporting practices, including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), maintenance logs, and 24-hour non-compliance notification requirements. The final portion of the course will focus on preparing facility staff and records for compliance audits and facility walk through
inspections.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain key NPDES permit requirements, discharge limits, monitoring requirements, and Indiana-specific compliance rules.
• Identify proper sampling, preservation, analysis, recordkeeping, and reporting practices needed to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Describe the steps necessary to prepare facility records, operations, and staff for a state or federal compliance inspection.

Instructor: Rex Blanton, AIRW

DUAL OPERATOR? STAY FOR THE AFTERNOON!

Are you a dual operator or working toward becoming certified in both water and wastewater?

Don't stop after the morning session! The drinking water counterpart to this course is being offered in the afternoon, giving you the opportunity to attend both classes in one day and earn CEUs in both disciplines.

Register for the Afternoon Drinking Water Class Here!

Staying for both? Lunch is included between sessions!