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License Review (Wytheville CC) Classes Rescheduled


The Licensure Review classes being offered at Wythville Community College on January 19 - 22, 2009 have been cancelled due to the observance of a federal holiday. A make-up session has not been scheduled but an announcement will be sent out once the dates have been selected. For additional information contact:

Beth Baker (276) 223-4763

From: Jason Spicer

Sent: January 14, 2009 at 8:24 am

Licensure Review Program Schedule Winter/Spring 2009 Now Available


The Winter/Spring 2009 Licensure Review Program schedule is now available for download at www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp

From: Jason Spicer

Sent: December 18, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Training Announcement: Upcoming Nutrient Removal Workshop


The Shenandoah Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Network will be conducting a workshop on the operation of nutrient removal wastewater treatment facilities:

Date: February 26, 2009
Location: Augusta County Government Center
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Subject: Got Nutrients?
Cost: $7.00/person

Topics include:
Operations & Testing for Nutrient Removal
Nutrient Upgrades

For additional information or to register, contact:
Jean Andrews
Phone: 540-245-5677
email: jandrews@co.augusta.va.us

From: Jason Spicer

Sent: December 17, 2008 at 4:09 pm

DEQ, Operator Training Program Workshop Schedule (Winter/Spring 2009) Now Available


The DEQ, Operator Training Program workshop schedule (winter/spring 2009) is now available for download at www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp

For additional information, contact:

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

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

From: Jason Spicer

Sent: December 17, 2008 at 4:02 pm

DEQ, Operator Training Solids Testing Workshops November 2008


The DEQ, Operator Training Program has scheduled "Solids Testing Workshops" at the following locations:

Piedmont Region (Glen Allen office)
Thursday, November 13 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Blue Ridge Region (Roanoke office)
Wednesday, November 19 (8:30am - 4:30 pm)

Description: This workshop provides the knowledge and skills required to perform total suspended solids sampling and testing and includes hands on training. It will also include a discussion of sampling and testing procedures for other solids analyses such as volatile solids, settleable solids, and, as time permits, determination of % solids and % volatile matter.

If you perform or supervise the performance of wastewater solids testing you will find this program beneficial.

The Virginia Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals has approved this workshop for 0.5 training credits.

To register, download the registration form at www.deq.virginia.gov/tptp

For additional information, contact:
Wayne Staples phone:804-698-4106
email: dwstaples@deq.virginia.gov, or

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

From: Jason Spicer

Sent: October 27, 2008 at 2:32 pm