The DEQ, Operator Training Program will be conducting an Activated Sludge Process Control Part 2 workshop at the following dates, times and locations

May 14 & 15, 2013 (8:30am - 4:30pm)at the Massaponnax WWTP in Fredericksburg, VA

May 21 & 22, 2013 (8:330 am - 4:30pm) at the HRSD Offices in Virginia Beach, VA

These two day workshops will focus on basic and advanced process control strategies, process control calculations, data interpretation and process troubleshooting.

The program's hands on activities will include:

Analysis of operational data
Performing process control calculations
Using the data to adjust operating levels
Troubleshooting performance problems

Managers, operators and operator trainees of activated sludge treatment systems will find this program very helpful.

The workshop has been approved by the State Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals for 2.0 training credits.

Up to 14 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Contact Hours will also be given for completion of the workshop.

Cost of the workshop is $150 payable by check or money order. To register, download and complete the registration form at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WastewaterAssistanceTraining/WastewaterTreatment.aspx

For additional program information contact:

Jason Spicer: 804-698-4143
jason.spicer@deq.virginia.gov

Wayne Staples: 804-698-4109
wayne.staples@deq.virginia.gov

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Operator Training Program will be presenting "Water Permit Reporting Workshops" at the DEQ Tidewater Regional Office (VA Beach)on Thursday May 23, 2013 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The program includes the following two workshops:

Nutrient General Permit Reporting(8:30 am - 11 am)
VPDES Permit Reporting(11 am - 5:30 pm)

Both workshops have been approved by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals for the following training credits (TC) and can be used for experience substituiton as permitted by the Board.

Nutrient General Permit: 0.30 TC
VPDES Permit: 0.35 TC

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Contact Hours will also be given for completion of the workshop(s)as follows:

Nutrient General Permit: 3.0 CPE's
VPDES Permit: 4.5 CPE's

Registrations are accepted on a "first come, first serve" basis.

Program Costs:

$37.50 each workshop(payable by check or money order)

After May 14, 2013: $50.00 each workshop

To register, download and complete the registration form at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WastewaterAssistanceTraining/WastewaterTreatment.aspx and mail to the Office of Finance address listed on the form.

For additional program information, please contact:

Jason Spicer phone:804-698-4143
email: jason.spicer@deq.virginia.gov, or

Wayne Staples phone:804-698-4106
email: wayne.staples@deq.virginia.gov

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Operator Training Program will be presenting a "VPDES Permit Reporting" Workshop at the DEQ Southwest Regional Office in Abingdon, VA on Thursday April 11, 2013 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

The workshop has been approved by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals for 0.35 training credits (TC) and can be used for experience substituiton as permitted by the Board.

3.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Contact Hours will also be given for completion of the workshop.

Program Costs: $37.50 if received before 4/2/13, $50.00 if received after 4/2/13(payable by check or money order)

Registrations are accepted on a "first come, first serve" basis.

To register, download and complete the registration form at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WastewaterAssistanceTraining/WastewaterTreatment.aspx and mail to the Office of Finance address listed on the form.

For additional program information, please contact:

Jason Spicer phone:804-698-4143
email: jason.spicer@deq.virginia.gov, or

Wayne Staples phone:804-698-4106
email: wayne.staples@deq.virginia.gov

The DEQ, Operator Training Program, will be conducting an Activated Sludge Process Control Part 1 workshop on March 26 - 27, 2013 at the Middle River WWTP, located in Verona, VA.

The program will focus on basic concepts of the activated sludge process including common observations, basic process control testing, (e.g., Dissolved oxygen, solids, pH),data interpretation and recordkeeping.

The program's hands on activities will include observation of an activated sludge treatment system and collection and analysis of process control samples.

Managers, operators and operator trainees of activated sludge treatment systems will find this program very helpful.

The workshop has been approved by the State Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals for 2.0 training credits.

Up to 14 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Contact Hours will also be given for completion of the workshop.

To register, download and complete the registration form at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WastewaterAssistanceTraining/WastewaterTreatment.aspx

Cost of the workshop is $150.00 and is payable by check or money order.

For additional program information contact:

Jason Spicer: 804-698-4143
jason.spicer@deq.virginia.gov

Wayne Staples: 804-698-4109
wayne.staples@deq.virginia.gov

The DEQ, Basic and Advanced Wastewater Licensure Review Winter/Spring 2013 Program brochure is now available at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WastewaterAssistanceTraining/WastewaterTreatment.aspx.

For registration information, contact the host instituition.

For program information, contact:

Wayne Staples
804-698-4106
wayne.staples@deq.virginia.gov

Jason Spicer
804-698-4143
jason.spicer@deq.virginia.gov