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COLLEGE of SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Maryland Center forEnvironmental Training

JANUARY - JUNE2018 SCHEDULE

at theCOLLEGE of SOUTHERN MARYLAND

For Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators and Superintendents, Environmental Health Specialists, and other Environmental Professionals

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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY TRAINING

MCET celebrates 35 years!

Since 1982, the Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) has provided wastewater operators and managers with first-class environmental training and technical assistance.

As MCET marks its 35th anniversary, Maryland towns, counties, and private sectors, as well as regional states continue to benefit considerably from this essential resource. MCET vigorously develops and delivers Maryland’s most attended customized courses and programs, and reliably delivers technical assistance for treatment facilities, operators, sanitarians, businesses, and industries seeking to supplement or advance their in-house training and employee development programs.

For questions, please call MCET at 301-934-7500.

A Trip Down Memory Lane with MCET

January - June 2018 Training Schedule 3

Table of Contents

Training Specifics ...................................................................................................... 4

Schedule of Classes ................................................................................................. 5

Alphabetical Listing of MCET Courses ................................................................... 8

Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators’ Exam Schedule ...........30

Technical Assistance .............................................................................................. 31

Occupational Safety and Health Outreach

Maryland Professional Engineers: As an accredited college in Maryland, the Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Standards Committee of the Maryland Board of Professional Engineers, recognizes MCET’s Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from our technical classes for licensure renewal. Take any class marked process (P) and use the CEUs towards your Maryland Professional Engineering Certification renewal hours.

Environmental Health Specialists: The process (P) courses in this schedule may be used for continuing education hours for your Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) license.

MCET provides employers and local and state agencies with site-specific occupational safety, health training, and assistance. Our goal is to assist you in determining your specific needs, develop training programs geared towards the prevention of accidents in your work environment, and minimize employee exposure to hazardous agents and conditions.

• ATSSA Flagger Certification• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)• CPR/First Aid/AED • Equipment Use and Safety• Excavation Safety• Electrical Hazards and Safety• Fall Protection• Hazard Communication• Job Safety Analysis

• Lockout/Tagout• OSHA 30-hour – Construction• OSHA 10-hour – Construction• Permit Confined Space Entry• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Powered Industrial Trucks • Preventing Workplace Violence• Respiratory Protection• Slips, Trips, and Fall Protection

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The Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) offers training on environmental, health, and safety topics. Training is provided throughout Maryland, with funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment and student tuition. Classes may also be arranged for individual companies at your location on a contractual basis.

Regional Offerings: MCET courses are held at community colleges and other designated sites in Maryland. Take a look at the list of courses to see which courses are being held at locations near you. Courses are arranged by date at each location, so you can easily check your calendar.

To Register for MCET Training:1. Call the location where the course is being held, at least two weeks in advance, to obtain

a registration form.

2. Verify the course location, building, room number, and cost, including college fees.

3. Return a fully completed registration form for each student, or register online.

4. Payment must be submitted at the time of registration.

5. Operators may drop a class up to seven days prior to it running for a full refund.

6. Online registration is available at www.mcet.org for many courses. Credit card payment is required.

Please Note: Register early. Courses are often cancelled when students wait to register at the last minute. MCET reserves the right to cancel any course, if enrollment is insufficient, seven days prior to the course’s beginning date. Individuals on the course roster, as of that date, will be notified of the cancellation.

Fees: Costs shown do not include fees, which may vary among the host colleges. Call the host college for the exact cost before sending in payment.

Mailing Address:All correspondence should be mailed to the following address:

Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET)College of Southern MarylandPO Box 910La Plata, MD 20646-0910

MCET Training Specifics

WANT TO KNOW IF A COURSE IS CONFIRMED TO RUN?Go to www.mcet.org for up-to-date information on course confirmations and cancellations!


The Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET): 301-934-7519*6170 Hughesville Station Pl., Hughesville, MD 20637Trenching and Shoring - Excavation Safety January 18ATSSA Flagger Certification January 23OSHA 10-Hour Construction February 15 and 22Process and Performance Troubleshooting February 22Water Treatment - Compliance and Safety March 8NSC First Aid, CPR and AED March 8Lessons Learned: Optimization Based on ENR Case Studies March 14OSHA 30-Hour Construction March 15 & 16 and

March 22 & 23Ultraviolet Disinfection March 20Confined Space Entry and the Operator April 5Trenching and Shoring - Excavation Safety April 11Activated Sludge Process Control April 26Chlorine Awareness and Emergency Response May 10Wastewater Certification Examination Prep May 23Getting to Know Your Water System June 6PLC for Non-Programmers June 19Advanced Water/Wastewater Disinfection Technologies June 27*Register online at www.mcet.org

MDE (Contact MCET): 301-934-7519*1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230Apprentice Well Driller Exam Prep See WebsiteIndustrial Wastewater Treatment Basics March 21Effective Particle/Turbidity Removal at Water and Wastewater Facilities April 18Managing Multiple Priorities in the Water and Wastewater Industry May 10Thermal Control in Wastewater Processes June 13NetDMR Various*Register online at www.mcet.orgNOTE: Classes at MDE start at 8:30 a.m.

Allegany College of Maryland: 301-784-5336 or 301-784-534112401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 2150221st Century Principles of Water/Wastewater Chlorination and Dechlorination April 24Groundwater Treatment Options May 22Preliminary Treatment Processes for Wastewater June 13

MCET Training Schedule of Classes

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Anne Arundel Community College: 410-777-2325 or 410-777-2939Center for Cyber and Professional Training, 7556 Teague Rd., Hanover, MD 21076Activated Sludge - BOD Removal and Nitrification February 13How to Prevent a Catastrophic Event to Your W or WW System March 6Cross-Connection Control and Legionella Program Management April 10Conflict Resolution: The Operator and Superintendent May 16Mathematics for Operators May 30 Safe Drinking Water Act - Federal Regulations June 20NOTE: Classes at Anne Arundel Community College start at 8:30 a.m.

Carroll Community College: 410-386-81001601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD 21157Enhanced Nutrient Removal with Fixed Film Processes February 15Small Water Systems March 15Solids Handling April 10Emerging Infectious Diseases May 24NPDES Permit Reporting June 5

Cecil Community College: 443-907-1379107 Railroad Ave, Elkton, MD 21921Hypochlorite Disinfection April 12Chemical Treatment May 16

Chesapeake College: 410-827-58511000 College Cir., Wye Mills, MD 216795 Common Sense Practices of Well-Run Water/Wastewater Facilities February 20Surface Water Treatment March 22Microbiology in Wastewater Treatment April 13Concepts of Wastewater Treatment - Certification Exam Prep May 9 - 10Legal Liability: The Operator and the Superintendent June 7

Frederick Community College: 301-624-28887932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702Chlorination Technology February 28Plant Optimization March 13Wastewater Operations Monitoring and Process Control April 18 - 19Instrumentation and Controls Basics May 1Basic Concepts of Wastewater Treatment May 17Wastewater Treatment - Nutrient Removal June 21NOTE: Classes at Frederick Community College start at 8:30 a.m.


Hagerstown Community College: 240-500-255317301 Valley Mall, Hagerstown, MD 21740Activated Sludge - Evolution of Nitrogen Removal February 27Water Storage, Distribution, and Pumps April 3Chloramines - Potable Water Disinfection with a Different Twist May 8Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Solids June 22

Harford Community College: 443-412-2376 or 443-412-2163401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015Concepts of Drinking Water Treatment March 7 Mechanical Maintenance and the Operator May 2Applied Process Mathematics June 12

Wor-Wic Community College: 410-334-281532000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804Screening Water and Wastewater for Safety, Security, and Toxicity April 4Water Operations Monitoring and Process Control May 30 - 31Biological Components of Wastewater June 14

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Alphabetical Listing of MCET Courses

21st Century Principles of Water/Wastewater Chlorination and De-Chlorination TRE 4320-08-07: All Operators (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonAllegany, April 248 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Since the early 1900s, disinfection of municipal wastewater has typically been done through the use of some form of chlorine. This course looks at the most common mistakes water/wastewater systems make using hypochlorite and liquid based de-chlorinating agents. Participants will learn why it is so important to accurately measure delivered hypochlorite/de-chlorinating agent strength and their rates of deterioration. Topics covered will include how valuable simple pump dose calculations can be to minimize and maximize residuals and the importance of verifying all pump settings via routine calibrations.

5 Common-Sense Practices of Well-Run Water/Wastewater FacilitiesTRE 4685-09-11: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonChesapeake, February 208 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Facility operators must look at both operational and measurement practices needed to achieve a well-run operation. Participants will explore the two most important measurement parameters an operator can make, but which typically take a back-seat in importance. In addition, three key operational practices most often ignored in the chemical feed process will be discussed, such as the advantages of always using the weakest possible strength of a chemical that is practical. Just because one can buy 12% Hypochlorite, or 50% caustic, doesn’t necessarily mean it should be dosed at full strength.

Activated Sludge - BOD Removal and NitrificationTRE 5903-16-05; All WW; IWW 5, 6, and 7 (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, ElderAnne Arundel, February 138:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This activated sludge process class is designed to help wastewater operators understand the basic operations and control of activated sludge processes. The class will discuss activated sludge process modifications, their advantages and disadvantages, and long term process control. Operators will explore the critical components and microbiology of activated sludge processes, how to develop effective sampling programs and analyze lab results, and how activated sludge processes relate to other wastewater treatment processes.

Activated Sludge – Evolution to Nitrogen RemovalTRE 5906-16-05; All WW; IWW 5, 6, and 7 (Process) 7 hours, $143 plus fees, AbbottHagerstown, February 278 a.m. – 4 p.m.

What do you know about the various activated sludge configurations currently used, available, and evolving for activated sludge, BNR, and ENR processes? The objective of this class is to give activated sludge plant operators a more in-depth understanding of the activated sludge process. With this understanding, effluent quality variability and process energy usage can be reduced. Topics to be presented include: wastewater characterization,


biological NandP removal, the importance of sludge quality, measuring and controlling sludge quality, WAS flow control, RAS flow optimization, and secondary clarifier performance diagnostic testing. Specifically, types of aeration diffusers (mechanical, fine bubble, and membranes) and blowers (positive, multistage, single stage, and high speed) will be addressed. The influence of MCRT and MLSS will also be addressed as to the efficiency, ease (or difficulty) and cost of aeration. Finally, helpful operating hints will be provided based on experiences from operating facilities.

Activated Sludge Process ControlTRE 1176-95-02: WW 3, 5; IWW 5 (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, RitterMCET, April 268 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Final effluent quality is largely dependent on the composition of the biomass in an activated sludge plant. This course is designed to review the principles of biologically treating wastewater with activated sludge, defining and examining traditional process control tests, performing and interpreting each test, and recording test results. Participants will be introduced to testing techniques for detailed microscope biomass examination; food to mass ratio; mean cell residence time; sludge age; settleability; sludge volume index; oxygen uptake rate; and sludge blanket depth. Each participant should bring a calculator to this class. Class size is limited to 15 participants.

NEW!Advanced Water/Wastewater Disinfection TechnologiesTRE 6218-17-08: All WW; IWW; All WT; WD (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonMCET, June 278 a.m. – 4 p.m.

With all the concerns related to applied standard chlorination, operators and superintendents are looking for ways to maintain disinfection capability yet reduce overall byproducts, system vulnerability, and safety and security. This program looks at emerging disinfection technologies, their applications in both water and wastewater, and their comparative utilization to kill and inactivate bugs, reduce byproducts, and maintain system integrity. Operators will examine the practice of chloramination, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid applications, and other oxidation processes like UV/hydrogen peroxide and Fenton’s Reaction to maintain disinfection and operations capabilities without the typical issues associated with standard chlorination. We will look to case histories to see hardware needed, chemical dosing requirements, and cost factors and see what it takes to put these alternatives to chlorine to work.

This schedule is funded in part by the Maryland Department of the Environment,the College of Southern Maryland, and student tuition.

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Applied Process MathematicsTRE 6026-16-11: All Operators (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, RichardsonHarford, June 128 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Operators often have to use higher level mathematical formulas to perform their day-to-day work functions. This course will build on mathematical concepts taught in Introduction to Applied Process Mathematics and is designed to provide operators with problem solving skills specific to the water and wastewater industry. Participants will practice manipulating formulas for unknown variables, analyze operational problems using math skills, and review math skills necessary for certification exams. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to calculate operational problems, such as flow quantity, effluent treatment, and sludge volume.

Apprentice Well Drillers Exam PrepTRE 4947-11-06: WT All; WD (Non-Process) 7 hours, $15 plus fees, BorisMDE, See Website9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This one-day course is designed to help prepare well drillers to take the written examination for the apprentice well driller license with the State Board of Well Drillers. Topics covered include design standards, well construction, well maintenance and rehabilitation, and well abandonment. Instruction will also include a complete overview of the regulations pertaining to water well construction regulations in the State of Maryland, with emphasis being placed on the public and environmental health impacts of these regulations.

ATSSA Flagger Certification TrainingTRE 5736-15-06: All Operators; All Superintendents (Non-Process)5 hours, $159 plus fees, BartonMCET, January 2312:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Do you control traffic through a work zone in Maryland? Is it your responsibility to provide safe passage through and around work zones? This certified flagger course is a must for the work zone flagger and will certify you in safe flagging techniques. Topics will include the standard skill set of a good flagger, standard flagger control references, flagging signals and procedures, and standard flagger practices for various situations. ATSSA is a nationally recognized training program taught by a certified ATSSA trainer. Participants successfully completing the training will receive a flagger certification card.


UPDATED!Basic Concepts of Wastewater Treatment TRE 4874-11-02: WW 1-6; S & A; IW All (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, SmithFrederick, May 178:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Operators are responsible for protecting the environment and public health through the appropriate treatment of wastewater received at their facility. Topics to be covered include all aspects of treating wastewater: primary treatment, biological treatment methods, secondary treatment, sludge handling, chlorination and dechlorination methods, chemical addition, and use of key data to take control of the treatment process. This course will assist in preparing operators for the wastewater treatment certification examination and experienced operators will benefit from reviewing key concepts for processes that may not be used at their facilities.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand and SolidsTRE 4707-09-12: WW All; IWW All (Non-Process)7 hours, $143 plus fees, BlandHagerstown, June 228 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Suspended Solids are two of the most important parameters used in the wastewater treatment process. In this course participants will be introduced to the principles and applications of BOD and Suspended Solids. Topics covered include the accepted methodology needed to perform these tests. Participants will set up the procedure, and obtain and interpret results. Participants will

be able to successfully perform a complete suspended solids and BOD analysis of a wastewater sample; list the procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy and precision of the test results; and demonstrate selection, calibrations, and maintenance of the laboratory equipment required for each test.

Biological Components of Wastewater TRE 5702-15-04: WW All, IWW All, WWC; All Superintendents (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, BlandWor-Wic, June 148 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wastewater contains countless numbers of living organisms, most of which are too small to see with the naked eye. This course will review the wide variety of pathogens that are present in wastewater, sludge, foam, compost, aerosols and contaminated surfaces and present potential and actual risks to wastewater personnel. Pathogens reviewed include: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminthes (worms) as well as allergens, endotoxins and exotoxins. Topics presented include: an overview of relevant history, hazards and organisms; aerosols, compost, foam and sludge; disease transmission and the body’s defenses; removal, inactivation and destruction of pathogens; hygiene measures; and protective equipment and immunizations.

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Chemical TreatmentTRE 6021-16-11: All WW; All IWW; All WT (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, CasselCecil, May 168 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Most water and wastewater treatment plants now use chemicals for some of the processes. In water treatment, chemicals are used to adjust pH, aid in settling particulate matter, to enhance filtration, and to remove trace constituents. In wastewater treatment, chemicals can be used to remove phosphorus; they can enhance settling in primary and/or biological treatment; they can assist in odor control, sludge thickening, sludge dewatering, and sludge stabilization. In this class, students will learn about the various chemicals used, how they can be stored and handled safely, and how to calculate dosages. Ideas on costs and how to contract for the purchase of chemicals will be provided.

Chloramines - Potable Water Disinfection with a Different Twist TRE 5131-12-06: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonHagerstown, May 88 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Water operators will explore the use of, processes related to, and the issues regarding chloramination in their potable water supply. The course begins by comparing and contrasting common free chlorine versus chloramination in primary disinfection of potable water supplies, and related operations. Next, participants will receive an explanation of what it takes to make chloramination work for a typical public water supply, as well as establishing an

appropriate chlorine-to-ammonia ratio. Other topics covered include: the advantages of this primary disinfection, residual based measurements, types of problems a water system should address when using chlorine/ammonia compounds, and which types of customers may have additional concerns about this type of disinfection.

Chlorination TechnologyTRE 5905-16-05: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, CopeFrederick, February 288:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chlorine is a widely used disinfectant which can be supplied in many different forms; including chlorine gas, hypochlorite solutions, and other chlorine compounds in solid or liquid from. As the utility industry seeks safer and more effective disinfectants, many treatment plants are now applying sodium hypochlorite. Operators will benefit from this one-day course designed to review the benefits and drawbacks of switching from gas chlorination to sodium hypochlorite. Topics will include principles of feeding gas chlorine and hypochlorite metering pumps as applied in the water/waste water industry. Preventative maintenance recommendations for both chlorine gas and liquid bleach feed systems will be included. The disinfection action of chlorine in water treatment is described in detail as well as the hazards associated with the safe handling and storage.


Chlorine Awareness and Emergency ResponseTRE 6164-17-06: All Operators (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, BradleyMCET, May 108 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chlorine has many different uses in today’s treatment plant. With its continued use, it is important to recognize the many hazards associated with chlorine and the proper way to handle the chemical. This course is targeted at operators who use chlorine as part of their daily work. Standard guidelines for daily operations and emergencies will be discussed. Topics covered include chlorine characteristics, storage tank construction, safety equipment, proper operation and handling of chemicals, emergency response procedures, stand-by chemical use, and first aid for chemical contact.

Concepts of Drinking Water TreatmentTRE 3819-06-07: WT All; WD (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, SwannHarford, March 78 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Totally new to the drinking water treatment field or just looking for a refresher? Recently hired apprentices and trainees will be introduced to the Safe Drinking Water Act and how it applies to the operator. The concepts of water sources, water storage, and distribution systems will be introduced during this course. Other topics covered will include basic concepts of pumping and pressure maintenance, disinfection, storage tanks, fluoridation, corrosion control, and plant safety. Participants will further discuss the key elements of an effective safety program.

Concepts of Wastewater Treatment – Certification Examination PreparationTRE 5803-15-11: WW All; IW All; WC (Process) 14 hours. $246 plus fees, LudyChesapeake, May 9 - 108 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Operators, recently hired apprentices, and trainees who are new to the wastewater treatment field will be introduced to the chemical and biological characteristics of wastewater, preliminary and primary treatment, secondary treatment, advanced treatment for nutrient removal, and disinfection and sludge management. Participants will review the NPDES system, calculate chlorine usage, and discuss the hazards encountered in the wastewater treatment system. This course will also cover wastewater treatment technology operations and regulations in an effort to prepare the students for the wastewater operators’ exam.

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Confined Space Entry and the Operator TRE 1832-98-11: All Operators (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, BlandMCET, April 58 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Employees who work in confined spaces may face increased risk of exposure to serious hazards. Participants in this course will be introduced to the requirements for permit-required confined spaces for both the OSHA standard and the Maryland-specific requirement as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910. Topics covered will include: entry permit programs, criteria for permit-required confined spaces, health and safety procedures for workers in confined spaces, hazard identification and equipment requirements, and rescue procedures. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to determine if an area is a confined space; evaluate hazards associated with confined space entry, including lockout/tagout procedures; develop policies and procedures to address confined space hazards in the workplace; and select suitable confined space entry equipment.

Conflict Resolution: The Operator and Superintendent TRE 1826-98-11: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HamnerAnne Arundel, May 168:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The question isn’t whether you will have conflict; rather, it is how effectively you manage conflict. Dealing with conflict is a normal requirement of daily life, at the work site, in the field, both as an employee or supervisor. This interactive training

will provide both experienced and newer employees in the water and wastewater industry with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and resolve conflict in their daily work life and beyond. Both operators and superintendents will learn the basics of effective negotiations, including how to distinguish critical interests and discover what’s needed for successful negotiation or collaboration. Learn skills that maximize your ability to reach a solution, including whom to involve in negotiations, what issues may be negotiated successfully, and when to seek assistance. The course will also provide an understanding of key approaches and techniques used by all successful negotiators. Participants will practice key negotiating skills such as negotiation preparation, active listening, effective questioning, and reframing through a series of interactive simulations.


NEW!Cross-Connection Control and Legionella Program ManagementTRE 6219-17-08: All Operators and All Superintendents (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, FoxAnne Arundel, April 108:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Water quality will be jeopardized without a persistent effort in cross connection control and legionella management. There are many cases that have been documented where cross-connections have been responsible for the pollution or contamination of the public water supply and the distribution system that have resulted in the spread of disease. The State of Maryland COMAR 26.04.01.32 requires all public suppliers of water to prepare and submit for approval to the State of Maryland Department of Environment Water Supply Program (MDE) a plan for controlling and monitoring cross connections. This course will also cover best practices for legionella control/management, with a focus/emphasis on evaluating plumbing systems within a private water user and how PWS may assist. The discussions will cover legionella history and characteristics, potential sources and disease aspects, EPA regulations/water treatment/control, responsibilities/liability, managing legionella (chlorination method, dead leg elimination, system flushing, cross connection program, water quality, work on water mains, etc.) and working with private water systems (how to respond to potential outbreaks, etc.).

NEW!Effective Particle/Turbidity Removal at Water and Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesTRE 6163-17-06: All WT, All WW, WD, IWW (Process)7 hours, $143 plus fees, AbbottMDE, April 188:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Designed to assist water and wastewater facility operations staff, this advanced course focuses on the operational considerations associated with effective turbidity and particle removal in conventional water treatment plants and advanced wastewater treatment plants. Physical and chemical methods of treatment will be covered in detail including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation/clarification, and filtration. Descriptions of the technology associated with each, as well as routine monitoring, operation, and troubleshooting will be discussed. Exercises in solving typical operational problems associated with these treatment technologies and related process math will be included.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Public UtilityTRE 5614-14-12: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, BlandCarroll, May 248 a.m. – 4 p.m.

In the past thirty years there have been thirty-five new infectious diseases identified around the world, with names now familiar to us, such as Hepatitis C, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, and the variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The prevention and control of infectious diseases involves dealing with numerous pathogens, each of which poses a specific threat to public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance on handling wastewater safely, and this course will focus on the latest information available. Topics covered will include the various factors attributing to the transmission of infectious diseases, and measures which can be taken to help reduce the spread of these diseases by the public utility. We will also address basic hygiene practices, personal protective equipment, and disposal actions that should be taken by water and wastewater operators when handling untreated wastewater.

Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) – Fixed Film Processes TRE 5343-13-02: WW All; IW All (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, JonesCarroll, February 158 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wastewater treatment facility personnel will review the basic and enhanced nutrient removal (BNR/ENR) processes for removal of total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) from wastewater. Nutrient removal regulations pertinent to protecting the Chesapeake Bay will be discussed. BNR/ENR systems with fixed film/attached growth technologies will be the focus of class discussion. Topics include: forms and sources of nitrogen and phosphorus, biological nitrification and denitrification for nitrogen removal, need for BOD removal to enhance nitrogen removal, biological uptake and chemical addition for phosphorus removal, alkalinity adjustment, supplemental carbon requirements, process testing, process control, process math, and permit compliance. The importance of methanol addition or other carbon sources like glycerin will be fully discussed as a food source for denitrifying organisms. Metal salt addition and effluent filtration using granular media and low-pressure membrane filters for enhanced suspended solids and phosphorus removal will be presented. Key design issues, process configurations, and operational techniques for biological aerated filters (BAF), up and down flow denitrification filters, integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS), and moving bed bio-film reactors (MBBR) will be discussed. Optimizing operations for year-round effluent performances will be discussed for both nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Operational issues related to TN and TP removal will be identified along with recommended corrections.


Getting to Know Your Water System TRE 5342-13-02: WT All; WD (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HamiltonMCET, June 68 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Water treatment operators will benefit from this introductory course which will explore the uses of water, water sources, and the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. Discussions will include an introduction to the Safe Drinking Water Act and a review of both Primary and Secondary Drinking Water regulations and the responsibilities of Operators. Topics will include: groundwater and surface water contamination, basic water treatment (disinfection, pH adjustment, etc.), chlorination technologies, and a review of basic math for use by the plant and distribution system operator.

Groundwater Treatment OptionsTRE 6020-16-11: All WT (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, CopeAllegany, May 228 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Due to its instant availability and quality, groundwater has become a prime source of drinking water around the country. This course is intended for public water system operators who use groundwater as their source of supply. Topics will include typical groundwater hydrology, and surface and subsurface features of a typical production well. Ground water treatment options for water quality challenges will be introduced with emphasis on disinfection using chlorine, hypochlorite, UV, ozone, and chlorine dioxide. Regulatory challenges related to the disinfection byproducts rule are also addressed.

How to Prevent a Catastrophic Event to Your Water or Wastewater SystemTRE 5703-15-04: All Operators, All Superintendents (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonAnne Arundel, March 68:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Operators and superintendents must recognize that many of the common practices used at water and wastewater systems today can lead to a potential catastrophic issue at their facility. This course looks at some of these issues, where if not addressed, can ultimately lead to events that potentially cause bodily harm or even kill operators and customers. First, we will look at what happens when there is a lack of verification of even the very basic chemicals delivered to our facilities, review documented case histories where events have occurred, and show system personnel how simple and easy a verification program is to establish. Next, we will address operational issues such as the laboratory result where the Pink-Red color that develops in the DPD Chlorine test but is not chlorine; and finally, what operations personnel can to do to mitigate these issues. Additionally, learn why the Infrastructure Age requires extra vigilance to prevent system contamination. Even with backflow prevention, the fact remains that a garden hose is still the number one potential contamination source for water systems. We will discuss why water stagnation and biofilm formation can lead to bacterial contamination and how operations can minimize these issues with simple low-cost steps.

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Hypochlorite DisinfectionTRE 5456-13-11: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $143 plus fees, AbbottCecil, April 128 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hypochlorites - sodium and calcium - are the most common form of disinfection used in water treatment. This course focuses on the properties, use, and feed equipment when using hypochlorite for disinfection. Operators will be introduced to the uses and properties of hypochlorites, chemical handling including safety, regulatory requirements, and feed equipment. Various mathematics principles will be addressed throughout the workshop including changing % concentrations, dosage/feed rates, chlorine demand/dose, and CT calculations.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment BasicsTRE 2957-04-03: IW 1-7 (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, YoungMDE, March 218:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Industrial wastewater treatment covers the mechanisms and processes used to treat waters that have been influenced by industrial or commercial processes prior to its release to a municipal treatment plant or directly to the environment. This course will present an overview of typical industrial wastewater treatment processes. It is geared towards establishing a better understanding of common treatment systems for operations personnel and preparation for industrial wastewater certification exams. Processes such as flow equalization, pH adjustment, polymer addition, metals removal through chemical coagulation and clarification, filtration, oil/water separation, and basic biological treatment will be discussed.

NEW!Instrumentation and Controls BasicsTRE 6161-17-06 All Operators (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, ElderFrederick, May 18:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Instrumentation and controls has become an integral part in the day-to-day operations of any treatment plant to control and/or monitor plant processes. This course provides entry-level operators with a basic knowledge of instrumentation and how to use it to monitor water and wastewater treatment processes. Operators will learn the skills to recognize abnormal operation, perform rudimentary preventative maintenance, and report malfunctions. Topics will include typical instruments and their purposes, use of Original Equipment Manufacturer’s manuals, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), basics of monitoring and control of processes using the Human Machine Interface (HMI), types of alarms, basic diagnostic operations, and preventative maintenance measures.

Legal Liability: The Operator and Superintendent TRE 5318-13-01: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, MorrisseyChesapeake, June 78 a.m. – 4 p.m.

As a water or wastewater treatment superintendent, manager or operator, it is critical you recognize the various types of legal liability you face while operating your systems and the repercussions of your actions. This course will provide participants with an overview of the legal requirements of the Clean Water Act,


Safe Drinking Water Act, and Maryland’s water pollution and water supply laws, as well as additional requirements created by the courts and professional certification authorities. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the consequences of failing to meet statutory requirements and professional standards in their daily activities. This interactive course will explore issues through real-life examples of legal actions against facility staff and simulations of facility operations.

Lessons Learned: Process Optimization based on ENR Case StudiesTRE 6019-16-11: WW 3, 5, A; IWW 5, 6 (Process) 7 hours, $143 plus fees, GoldMCET, March 148 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The key components of the MCET Technical Assistance (TA) program includes the development of a comprehensive process control test program, understanding appropriate process adjustments based on process control data, and compliance with ENR performance requirements established by MDE. While working with ENR WWTPs and accomplishing these components, important lessons were learned

by OandM staff at these facilities as well as the TA providers from MCET. The lessons learned related to performance limiting factors (PLFs) that had to be addressed in order to achieve the process optimization goals established by the TA team. This course will review case studies of 4 or 5 ENR WWTPs in Maryland who participated in the MCET Technical Assistance (TA) program for a minimum of one year and will discuss in detail the lessons learned and how strategies were developed to meet the ENR requirements of the State.

Managing Multiple Priorities in the Water and Wastewater Industry TRE 5664-15-03: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, ClarkMDE, May 108:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Does your position description state “manage multiple priorities?” In today’s work environment, superintendents, managers and operators are responsible for more and more tasks with fewer people available to perform them. Managing multiple priorities is necessary to efficiently handle workflow. It requires using proven methods to increase effectiveness when multi-tasking. Specific topics include: methods for establishing goals and priorities, skills for more effective planning of work, and techniques for utilizing available resources to efficiently accomplish goals within the water and wastewater industry. Additionally, your role as a superintendent/manager in assisting your subordinates to work effectively will be examined.

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Mathematics for OperatorsTRE 2052-99-11: All Operators (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, RichardsonAnne Arundel, May 308:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mathematic applications are used daily by operators when managing processes in their treatment plants. This course will provide/refresh basic math skills that will assist the water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection system operators in preparation for the Operator Certification examination. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will be required to successfully pass this course. Review topics will include: ratios and proportions, solving for unknowns, linear measurements, area measurements and volume calculations. Specific examples of these math applications as they apply to utility system operations will be provided. Each participant should bring a calculator to this class.

Mechanical Maintenance and the OperatorTRE 6018-16-11: All Operators (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, RitterHarford, May 28 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This training is designed to provide operators with a greater understanding of mechanical maintenance and the effect it has on process operations. The course will identify how maintenance activities directly affect process control and the effects that poor maintenance can have on the ability to properly treat wastewater and drinking water. During the course we will discuss common tools and equipment that are utilized in effective equipment maintenance and

troubleshooting to help identify items that should be in every operator’s tool kit. We will also cover predictive maintenance technology and its applications to water and wastewater treatment equipment including thermography, vibration analysis, and proper lubrication. Microbiology in Wastewater TreatmentTRE 5613-14-12: WW All; IWW All (Process) 7 hours, $143 plus fees, BlandChesapeake, April 138 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wastewater operators will obtain improved process control through microscopic examination of mixed liquors and other waste streams. The basics of microbiology will feature techniques to troubleshoot activated sludge problems and control strategy. All participants will be introduced to the microscope features and benefits, the microscope selection process, and cost factors will also be discussed. Time will be spent to familiarize the participants with the


proper use and care of a microscope. The course includes an overview of microscopic evaluations, sampling, flocculation, filaments, toxicity, overall health, slide preparation, maintenance, staining techniques, and sample examination. The course will also cover organism identification and the effects of the presence, absence, mobility, and organism type on water and wastewater process control.

NetDMRTRE 5432-13-08: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process) 7 hours, $75 plus fees,MDE, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 208:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

NetDMR is a national tool for regulated Clean Water Act permittees to submit discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) electronically via a secure Internet application to the U.S. EPA through the Environmental Information Exchange Network. NetDMR allows participants to discontinue mailing in hard copy forms under 40 CFR 122.41 and 403.12. MDE and MCET are partnering to deliver a one-day course to assist NPDES permittees required to submit DMRs via a secure Internet connection. Attendees will be given signatory roles in the test environment of NetDMR. They will be provided with over-the-shoulder assistance and upon completion of this course will have access to the production environment of NetDMR. Only a signatory can be authorized to initiate the production environment of NetDMR. Limited Seating - One representative per facility.

UPDATED!National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit ReportingTRE 6027-17-01: All Operators, All Superintendents (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, GetchellCarroll, June 58 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. This one-day course is designed to train wastewater operators and superintendents on the NPDES reporting process in Maryland. The following topics will be covered: general objectives of the discharge reporting system, proper identification of excessive discharges, required methods for reporting to regulatory agencies, and the accurate preparation of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports. Dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, pH tests, and flow monitoring will also be discussed. Each participant must bring to this course a calculator with a log function and a copy of his or her plant’s Discharge Permit.

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NSC First Aid, CPR, and AEDTRE 2835-03-06 All Categories, All Classes (Non-Process) 7 hours, $119 plus fees (includes cost of book), SmithMCET, March 88 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This National Safety Council First Aid, CPR, and AED course is designed to provide participants with critical skills and knowledge to respond to and manage an emergency situation that can save a life. Course topics include: assessing the scene of an emergency, establishing the condition of a victim, infection control, and the latest guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiac care. Participants will work with a manikin to practice one-rescuer CPR and rescue breathing, use of an AED, and techniques for managing choking. Participants will also be introduced to first aid basics, including the treatment of medical emergencies and injuries and other techniques that they may need until emergency medical services arrive. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a National Safety Council First Aid, CPR, and AED course completion card, which will be valid for two years.

OSHA 10-Hour ConstructionTRE 2262-01-03: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process) 10 hours, $227 plus fees, BlandMCET, February 15 and February 22Day 1: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.Day 2: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Orienting new personnel or serving as a refresher to construction safety and health standards, this course will provide an overview for participants on areas of construction safety and the OSHA guideline 29 CFR – 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Topics discussed will include an introduction to OSHA, with an overview

of the OSHA standards including the Focus Four: Fall Hazards; Caught-In or –Between Hazards; Struck-by Hazards; and Electrocution Hazards. Other topics may include: Toxic and Hazardous Substances; Stairways and Ladders; Scaffolding; Competent Person Requirements; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Hand and Power Tools; Lockout/Tagout; Signs, Signals and Barricades; Confined Space Entry; and Lift Truck Safety.

OSHA 30-Hour ConstructionTRE 5030-11-12: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process)30 hours, $569 plus fees, BlandMCET, March 15, 16, 22 and 238 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA regulations as they relate to the construction industry will be covered in this course. This training is for workers responsible for safety and covers safety and health hazards workers may face on construction work sites. This course contains complete information about OSHA standards and the regulations covered under OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive the OSHA completion card from the Department of Labor.


Plant OptimizationTRE 5704-15-04: All Operators, All Superintendents (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, CasselFrederick, March 138:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In this time of increasing budget constraints, the operator (superintendent) needs to have some tools available for cost cutting and process optimization while still meeting all permit parameters. Students will study example budgets, learn how to minimize energy use and costs, and develop methods to minimize chemical use and costs, and examine how labor and contract costs contribute to budget expenditures. Students should bring a process flow diagram from their facility (or be prepared to draw one). If a line item budget from the student’s facility is available, students should also bring that to class.

NEW!PLC for Non-ProgrammersTRE 6220-17-08: WWC; WD (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, DaviesMCET, June 198 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are robust industrial computers that contain hardware and software used to perform control functions in most automation industries. In the water and wastewater industries, PLCs are the brain behind gathering, execution and processing of data at remote stations including lift stations, water distribution tanks and pressure reducing stations. At the end of this course, non PLC programmers will understand the importance of PLC in process control and industrial automation, architecture of PLC, internal processes, communication in PLC, and basic understanding of Ladder Logic language.

Preliminary Treatment Processes for WastewaterTRE 5804-15-11: WW All; IW All; WC (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, ElderAllegany, June 138 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This class will identify and characterize the preliminary treatment processes used in wastewater treatment. These pretreatment processes are all designed to protect the downstream equipment and treatment systems. The processes include screening, grinding, grit removal, flow equalization, odor/corrosion control and flow measurement. The class will review the safety concerns and protective measures related to these processes. Indicators of process efficiencies, math concepts and regulatory issues are also addressed. Participants are encouraged to describe their own experiences in this area, including examples of successful troubleshooting and corrective actions in class discussions.

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Process and Performance TroubleshootingTRE 3887-06-11: WW All; IW All; WC All (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, MartinMCET, February 228 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Intermediate and advanced operators responsible for investigating and troubleshooting process and performance control problems will benefit from this program. Wastewater treatment facilities without original standards or with out-of-date standards would benefit from these troubleshooting tools. Course topics include: continuous flow activated sludge treatment facilities with and without biological nutrient removal capabilities, discussions and illustrations for design and performance standards commonly used to evaluate wastewater treatment units and processes, and workgroup discussions and evaluations of a wastewater treatment units and processes including recommendations and findings. The course will require the use of calculators for several formulas used for troubleshooting and evaluating process performance.

Safe Drinking Water Act - Federal Regulations TRE 3830-06-09: WT 1-5 and G; WD; Superintendents WD (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, CopeAnne Arundel, June 208:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was established to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply. The SDWA authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to set national health-based standards for drinking water to protect

against both naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants that may be found in drinking water. Working together, federal agencies, state agencies and water system personnel make sure that these standards are met. This course will introduce water supply system personnel to the most recent SDWA revisions, including Maryland regulations, and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Additionally, participants will review the 1996 amendments which greatly enhanced the existing law by recognizing source water protection, operator training, funding for water system improvements, and public information as important components of safe drinking water. Information about updated monitoring requirements, recordkeeping, emergency planning and response, and certification will be covered.

Screening Water and Wastewater for Safety, Security, and ToxicityTRE 5805-15-11: All Operators (Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonWor-Wic, April 48 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The activated sludge process has limitations when handling toxic influents of unknown origin and strength. Once the bug population is destroyed or inactivated due to toxicity or high BOD loading, regrowth is a painful, time consuming process. Time is of the essence when this occurs, so an immediate screening of the process can provide real-time information for decision-making. Simple screening tools will be discussed, such as: chemical oxygen demand tests, quick biological scans, rapid biological toxicity screening, and oxidation reduction potential (ORP). Participants will also discuss how quick screens of key areas of their water system for safety and security


vulnerabilities can be beneficial, examine how case-histories and low-cost ideas and applications can be used to monitor strategic areas of their water system, and how these tools can be used as an early-warning mechanism to prevent disinfection residual violations, or assess the system for intrusions. Monitoring system components, applications and integration from hardware to data acquisitions and transmission will also be covered.

Small Water SystemsTRE 4302-08-06: WT All (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, CopeCarroll, March 158 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Operators of small water systems will be introduced to various water treatment processes including raw water sources, treatment plant processes, and chemicals used. Basic principles of plant operations, an in-depth examination of the disinfection process, including various forms of chlorine utilized in the water treatment field, will also be discussed. The safe handling of chlorine and the safety features built into cylinders and feed equipment will also be addressed.

Solids HandlingTRE 2007-99-08: WW 2-6, S; IW 2,3,5,6,7; WT 3-5 (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, CasselCarroll, April 108 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wastewater operators need to have practical knowledge for dealing with sludge thickening and dewatering. In this course, students will analyze the characteristics of primary, secondary, and chemical sludge and the types of treatment processes used

for each. Topics covered will include gravity thickening, dissolved air floatation, centrifuge operation, gravity belt, belt filter presses, and vacuum filters. Each participant should bring a calculator to this course.

UPDATED!Surface Water TreatmentTRE 3640-06-01: WT All (Process)7 hours, $143 plus fees, AbbottChesapeake, March 228 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Water operators will explore water treatment for surface facilities. Operators will be introduced to the concepts, treatment components, process control, and troubleshooting related to the major components of a typical surface water treatment plant. Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration will be covered in detail, including the “optimization goals” of each process. Instruction and practice in solving typical operational and mathematical problems associated with these treatment functions will also be included.

Thermal Controls in Water/Wastewater ProcessesTRE 3817-06-07: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonMDE, June 138:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chlorination, fluoridation, corrosion, chemical feed, activated sludge, BNR, laboratory/field sampling, including pumps, motors and control centers are affected by thermal changes. This course will review the thermal controls in water and wastewater processes and the importance of calibration and traceability protocols of the thermometer.

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Trenching and Shoring – Excavation SafetyTRE 1879-99-03: All Operators, All Superintendents (Non-Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, BradleyMCET, January 18MCET, April 118 a.m. – 4 p.m.

OSHA states excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. They define an excavation as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal. Participants will be introduced to the requirements of the OSHA Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart P). Subjects covered will be the causes of trench failure, soil classification, trench protection systems, hazardous atmospheres and conditions, inspection techniques, and competent person responsibilities. This course will provide the basic training requirements for competent persons. Additional instruction will be given on: tests used to classify soil types in the field, the different methods of cave-in protection; selecting proper shoring methods using the provided OSHA tables; and the methodology used to minimize these and other hazards.

Thermal Controls in Water/Wastewater ProcessesTRE 3817-06-07: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonMDE, June 138:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chlorination, fluoridation, corrosion, chemical feed, activated sludge, BNR, laboratory/field sampling, including pumps, motors and control centers are affected by thermal changes. This course will review the thermal controls in water and wastewater processes and the importance of calibration and traceability protocols of the thermometer.

Ultraviolet DisinfectionTRE 3889-06-11: All Operators (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonMCET, March 208 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ultraviolet disinfection (UV) techniques and applications are used for both potable water and wastewater systems. Operations personnel will discuss the advantages of ultraviolet disinfection systems compared to typical chemical disinfection systems like chlorine or ozone. Course topics will include: how UV is used for controlling giardia and cryptosporidium in potable


waters; defining UV; how it differs from other oxidizer-based disinfection systems including the disadvantages; and why UV is a low-cost choice for installation, operation, and maintenance. The student will benefit by reviewing the appropriate applications in community and non-community potable water and wastewater systems.

NEW!Wastewater Certification Examination PrepTRE 6222-17-08: All WW; IWW 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonMCET, May 238 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Operators often struggle when preparing for their certification exam. This course is designed to assist them in their effort to prepare for their wastewater certification exam and includes a basic overview on general wastewater treatment principles including regulations, nutrient removal, treatment processes, disinfection, wastewater sources, activated sludge, filtration, and pumps; and test taking strategies. Operators will take a practice examination and then break down each question to better understand test taking strategies and material. If you are preparing to take the State of Maryland wastewater certification exams, this class will equip you with the tools you need to study and get ready for those tests. Each participant must bring a calculator to this course.

Wastewater Operations, Monitoring, and Process Control at an Advanced Wastewater Treatment PlantTRE 5436-13-10: All WW; IWW (Process) 14 hours, $258 plus fees, ElderFrederick, April 18 - 198:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This two-day class provides a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of municipal wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, including a wastewater mathematics refresher. The class will address basic conversion factors and formulas used to solve treatment plant problems related to flows, grit channels, sedimentation tanks and clarifiers, trickling filters, activated sludge, chlorination, and chemical doses. All treatment operations and maintenance, laboratory sampling, and solids handling topics will be addressed. The operators will be provided with study material and trouble-shooting guides necessary to prepare for certification exams. Topics covered will include screening; primary clarification; biological secondary treatment-activated sludge, trickling filters, package plants, and oxidation ditches; advanced treatment for nutrient removal; media and membrane filtration; chlorination and ultraviolet light irradiation; solids thickening, digestion, dewatering, and disposal; plant safety; and good housekeeping. If you are preparing to take the State of Maryland wastewater certification exams class 5 or 5A, this class will equip you with the tools you need to study and get ready for those tests. Each participant must bring a calculator to this course.

The College of Southern Maryland maintains a policy of equal opportunity for all persons. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to participate in the

college’s instructional programs should notify the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614 at least six weeks before the class begins. Requests made after this deadline will be considered

on an individual basis and addressed whenever possible.

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Wastewater Treatment – Nutrient RemovalTRE 6022-16-11: All WW; All IWW (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, HarringtonFrederick, June 218:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wastewater treatment systems take human and industrial liquid wastes and make them safe enough, from the public health perspective, to return to the aquatic environment. Forms of nitrogen and phosphorus nitrification and denitrification, chemical and biological phosphorus removal, alkalinity adjustment, supplemental carbon sources, process testing, control and permit compliance will all be discussed in detail. The effluent concentration required will be discussed as to the appropriateness of enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) techniques used to remove TN to less than 3.0 mg/l and TP to less than 0.3 mg/l. Optimizing operations for year-round effluent performances will be discussed for both nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Operational issues related to TN and TP removal will be identified along with recommended corrections.

Water Operations, Monitoring, and Process Control at Water Treatment PlantsTRE 5549-14-05: All WT (Process) 14 hours, $258 plus fees, ElderWor-Wic, May 30 - 318 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This two-day class provides a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of municipal water treatment operations and maintenance, including water mathematics. The class will address basic conversion factors and formulas used for process control and used to solve treatment plant problems related to clarification, gravity filtration, chlorination, and chemical dosing. Topics covered will include information such as: surface water treatment, groundwater treatment, and the particular parameters that dictate successful treatment of both water sources. All treatment operations and maintenance, laboratory sampling, and residuals handling topics will be discussed. Attendees will be introduced to in-depth concepts and practices related to conventional water treatment processes, basic sampling and laboratory skills, and management and supervisory skills. This is a worthwhile class for any operator looking to take the next step in their career ladder as a lead operator or plant manager, while those preparing for the State of Maryland Class 3 and Class 4 Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator exam or higher level operator certification examination will also find it beneficial.


Water Storage, Distribution, and PumpsTRE 6024-16-11: All WT; WWC; WD (Non-Process) 7 hours, $123 plus fees, HamiltonHagerstown, April 38 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To be successful in the water distribution field, operators need experience and training in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water distribution systems, while emphasizing safe practices and procedures. This course will discuss typical distribution system process components from treatment to delivery. Water quality monitoring including sample type, collection and minimum/maximum concentrations are discussed. Topics will include pumping, storage, valves, and distribution OandM and the principal role of each component in the distribution network. A brief review of the safety standards pertaining to confined space entry, trench safety, and lockout/tagout will be addressed following the process discussion.

Water Treatment - Compliance and SafetyTRE 5818-15-12: WT All (Process)7 hours, $123 plus fees, GetchellMCET, March 88 a.m. – 4 p.m.

How does compliance and safety impact the daily routine of water system operators? This course provides participants a wide variety of compliance related topics including: the induction and compliance of the Safe Drinking Water Act; proper sampling procedures and associated regulations; operator certification requirements; MDE permits and reporting; proper operator recordkeeping; and both OSHA and EPA requirements. These important topics have been compiled for the beginning operator as well as the experienced operator/manager.

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Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators’ Exam Schedule

January 25, 20189 a.m.

February 1, 20189 a.m.

February 22, 20189 a.m.

March 8, 20189 a.m.

March 22, 2018 9 a.m.

April 12, 20189 a.m.

April 26, 20189 a.m.

May 3, 2018 9 a.m.

May 24, 20189 a.m.

June 14, 2018 9 a.m.

June 28, 2018 9 a.m.

For additional information contact the Board at 410-537-3167.

Havre de Grace Community Center – Havre de Grace, MD Deadline for Applications is January 4, 2018 No more than 40 applications will be accepted College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD, BI113 Deadline for Applications is January 11, 2018No more than 30 applications will be acceptedMaryland Environmental Service – Millersville, MDDeadline for Applications is February 1, 2018No more than 30 applications will be acceptedMDE, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD Web-Based Exam Deadline for Applications is February 15, 2018 No more than 20 applications will be acceptedWashington Co. Division of Environmental Mgmt. – Williamsport, MDDeadline for Applications is March 1, 2018No more than 25 applications will be acceptedBack River Wastewater Treatment Plant – Baltimore, MDDeadline for Applications is March 22, 2018No more than 20 applications will be acceptedEaston Volunteer Fire Company – Easton, MDDeadline for Applications is April 5, 2018 No more than 40 applications will be acceptedMDE, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD Web-Based Exam Deadline for Applications is April 12, 2018 No more than 20 applications will be acceptedHavre de Grace Community Center – Havre de Grace, MD Deadline for Applications is May 3, 2018No more than 40 applications will be acceptedCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD BI113 Deadline for Applications is May 24, 2018No more than 30 applications will be acceptedMaryland Environmental Service – Millersville, MD Deadline for Applications is June 7, 2018No more than 20 applications will be accepted


Technical Assistance

Need Technical Assistance With Your ENR Upgrade?MCET has helped wastewater treatment facilities throughout Maryland move from Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) to Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR), and in some cases, directly to ENR systems. If you are preparing to or are currently going through an upgrade and need technical assistance, contact us at 301-934-7500, e-mail [email protected] or visit our web site at www.mcet.org to download the assistance request forms.

This assistance is funded by the Maryland Department of the Environment for qualified treatment facilities.

Technical Assistance Benefits Facilities By:• identifying facility repairs or upgrades needed to meet permit regulations

• reviewing plans and specifications for plant upgrades

• recommending appropriate process control test program to achieve consistent operational performance

• providing assistance in developing MORs to match process testing as well as to coordinate with DMR preparation for WWTPs

• recommending improvements on preventative maintenance of equipment and structures

• providing suggestions on how to reduce energy and chemical costs

• providing guidance on ways to improve cost and labor efficiency

• updating operators and staff about changing environmental guidelines and regulations

• encouraging plant operating staff and local officials to communicate and work together to improve community water quality

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY TRAINING

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MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRAININGCOLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLANDP.O. BOX 910LA PLATA, MD 20646-0910

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Delivering Specialized Training for Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators, Industrial Systems Operators, Plant Superintendents, Safety Personnel, Environmental Health Specialists and Engineers, Well Drillers, and Other Environmental Professionals

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