There has been a change to the DEQ, License Review Training Program schedule (Summer/Fall 2009).

The Basic Licensure Review program orignally scheduled for J

The DEQ, Operator Training Program will be conducting an Activated Sludge Process Control Part II workshop on July 28-30, 2009 at the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility in Winchester, VA.

This three day workshop will focus on basic and advanced process control strategies, process control calculations, data interpertation 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.

A registration form can be downloaded at www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp

For additional information contact:

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

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

There is a 2-day "Introduction to Biological Nutrient Removal" workshop scheduled for June 3 - 4, 2009 at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Nansemond WWTP.

The program will provide an introduction to the basic concepts associated with biological nutrient removal (nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal).

If you operate or manage a treatment system which includes biological nutrient removal or will be required to implement biological nutrient removal, this program will be helpful.

The cost of the workshop is $100 payable in advance by check or money order to the Department of Environmental Quality.

The program is recognized by the State Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and On-Site Sewage System Professionals for 1.2 training credits.

A program announcement and registration form can be found on the DEQ Operator Training website (www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp/homepage)under the "whats new" section.

For additional information contact:

Jason Spicer (804-698-4143)or

Wayne Staples(804-698-4106).

Space is limited, so get your registrations in as soon as possible.

The DEQ, Operator Training Program Summer 2009 workshop schedule is now available at the following web address: www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp

Upcoming workshops include:

Biological Nutrient Removal
Activated Sludge Process Control
Basic Lab Skills

For additional information contact:

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

Wayne Staples
dwstaples@deq.virginia.gov
804-698-4106

Log on to www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp to download the Summer/Fall 2009 license review class schedule, now available under the "whats new" section.

For additional information, contact the host instituition or:

Wayne Staples
804-698-4106
dwstaples@deq.virginia.gov

Jason Spicer
804-698-4143
jtspicer@deq.virginia.gov