Working out the Bugs: From Assessing Microbial Health to Building Digital Reports (Hybrid) -Edinburgh, IN

Course Description
This course is designed to help wastewater professionals optimize biological treatment processes while improving efficiency in data management and reporting.

In the first half of the class, participants will explore wastewater microbiology, nutrient management, and strategies for optimizing biological treatment. The focus will be on understanding how treatment processes work and how to enhance performance to reduce chemical, energy, and labor costs.

The second half of the class will shift to digital data management. Attendees will learn how to create customized digital laboratory bench sheets, daily logs, and monthly reports. By the end of the session, participants will have the tools to streamline reporting, eliminate transcription and calculation errors, and save valuable time in completing compliance and performance reports.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamentals of wastewater microbiology and nutrient management.

2. Identify key factors that influence biological treatment performance.

3. Apply strategies to optimize biological treatment processes to reduce chemical, energy, and labor costs.

4. Design and build digital laboratory bench sheets, daily sheets, and monthly reporting tools.

5. Eliminate transcription and calculation errors through the use of digital forms.

6. Streamline monthly reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Instructor: Jase Hixson - Senior Consultant with Antea Group