Introduction to Wastewater Treatment - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Introduction to Wastewater Treatment

	Obtain a fundamental background in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment from theory through practical applications with real-world case studies. The course is intended to provide a foundation for understanding the Clean Water Act; a description of typical wastewater characteristics including sampling and analytical procedures; and an understanding of wastewater treatment consisting of both physical/chemical and biological treatment processes. The course is ideal for students, design engineers, wastewater plant operators, managers, supervisors, and technical persons interested in gaining a working understanding of the basic principles of wastewater treatment.
More ▼ Regulatory Background - Clean Water Act - Great Lakes Initiative Wastewater Characteristics - Parameters of Concern in Wastewater Treatment - Wastewater Strength - Sampling Methodology - Flow Measurement - Facility Water Balances - Laboratory Analyses Physical/Chemical Unit Operations - Screening - Neutralization - Equalization - Clarification - Flotation Biological Unit Processes - Fundamentals of Microbiology - Suspended Growth Systems - Fixed Growth Systems - Anaerobic Treatment Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Gravity and Flotation Thickening - Belt Press - Vacuum Filtration - Filter Press - Centrifugation Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Gain an understanding of the Clean Water Act Learn wastewater treatment processes - both physical/chemical and biological Understand basics in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment options Close ▲
	This program can be applied toward the: Water Technology Certificate



	Wed., Sep. 25 8am-4:30pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: Dick Osantowski, P.E. Fee: $290 CEUs: 0.7/PDHs: 7 Program No. 4830-5894 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

	Thu., Feb. 27, 2014 8am-4:30pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: Dick Osantowski, P.E. Fee: $290 CEUs: 0.7/PDHs: 7 Program No. 4830-5920 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form


	For more information, contact:
		Murali Vedula, mvedula@uwm.edu, 414-227-3121 Marcia Gabriel, gabrielm@uwm.edu, 414-227-3378

Industrial Assessment Center
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) at UWM, funded by Department of Energy, Focus on Energy and UWM, is dedicated to providing technical support for Wisconsin small and medium-sized manufacturing companies to:

Improve energy efficiency (cut energy bill)

Reduce solid wastes (cut waste management cost)

Increase manufacturing productivity (increase profit and competitiveness).

Please contact, Dr. Chris Yuan, Director, IAC, Tel: 414-229-5639
Industrial Assessment Center

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Congratulations to the latest recipient of UWM's Water Technology Certificate in Spring 2013:

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