Introduction to Wastewater Digester Operation and Control

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  State Approval Information:

Arizona 
1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
California 
- 0.1 CEU - State Water Resources Control Board
Illinois - 1 Hour - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) #22416
Michigan 
- 0.1 CEC - Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) #3388

New York 
- 1 Contact Hour - NYSDEC
North Carolina - 1 Continuing Education (CE) Hour - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) CE08052503
South Carolina
- 1 Continuing Education (CE) Hour
Texas - 1 Continuing Education (CE) Credits/Hour - TCEQ #1808

Virginia - 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hour 
Washington - 0.1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) - Wastewater Operator Certification Program, Department of Ecology, State of Washington (ECY25-4151) 
Wisconsin - 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

*If your state is not listed, we're currently working on approval there. You are still welcome to enroll for professional growth.

*This one hour course also appears in: 

Wastewater Digester Operation & Control (0.7 Wastewater CEUs)

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Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth look at the operation and management of wastewater digesters, focusing on optimizing sludge stabilization, biogas production, and system efficiency. Participants will explore digester types, key operational parameters, troubleshooting strategies, and safety protocols for effective process control.


What is Covered:

  • Types of digesters, including aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative systems​
  • Key operational parameters such as temperature, mixing, and retention time
  • ​Gas management, biogas utilization, and safety considerations
  • ​Troubleshooting common issues like foaming, pH imbalances, and gas production inconsistencies​
  • Advanced monitoring techniques and process optimization strategies​


Audience:
This course is designed for wastewater operators, engineers, and plant supervisors seeking to improve digester efficiency, enhance biogas recovery, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Course Lessons

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