Introduction to Ponds & Lagoons

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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) #22412
Michigan
 
- 0.1 CEC - Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) #3377
New York 
- 1 Contact Hour - NYSDEC
North Carolina 
- 1 Continuing Education (CE) Hour - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) CE08052501
South Carolina
- 1 Continuing Education (CE) Hour
Texas - 1 Continuing Education (CE) Credits/Hour - TCEQ #1820

Virginia - 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hour 
Washington - 0.1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) - Wastewater Operator Certification Program, Department of Ecology, State of Washington (ECY25-4128) 
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 Problem Solving (0.7 Wastewater CEUs)
Ponds & Lagoons (0.7 Wastewater CEUs)

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Course Description:
This course covers the design, operation, and management of ponds and lagoons for wastewater treatment. Participants will learn about different types of ponds and lagoons, biological processes, and key operational considerations for optimizing treatment efficiency.


What is Covered:

  • Types of ponds and lagoons, including aerobic, anaerobic, facultative, and maturation systems
  • Design, construction, and site selection for effective wastewater treatment
  • Key operational factors, such as hydraulic retention time, organic loading, and seasonal impacts
  • Biological and chemical processes, including microbial activity and nutrient removal
  • Performance monitoring, regulatory compliance, and environmental considerations


Audience:
This course is designed for wastewater treatment operators, engineers, and environmental professionals looking to enhance their understanding of pond and lagoon systems for wastewater management.

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