Course Overview

This course is designed for operators and managers in the wastewater industry and is an excellent course for participants to prepare for the math section in their Certification Exams, often a cause of stress and anxiety for many operators. The course will give participants an understanding of:

  • Which math formula to use and how to apply the formula to a math problem
  • Conversions needed to complete the math formulas
  • How to calculate areas, and volumes
  • How to calculate velocities and flows in a wastewater system
  • How to calculate a chemical dosage and the amount of chemical to use for a given volume of wastewater
  • Calculate the horsepower needed to lift a given volume against a given head
  • Calculate the efficiencies of your wastewater treatment process
  • Calculate filter loading rate and filter backwash rate
  • Importance of detention time in wastewater treatment and collection and how to calculate it
  • Organic loading on a wastewater collection system and on a wastewater treatment plant


Duration & Credits

2.0 Days • 1.4 CEU


Upcoming Course Dates / Locations

  • October 8 - 9, 2024 / London
  • October 8 - 9, 2024 / Ottawa
  • November 5 - 6, 2024 / Barrie
  • November 5 - 6, 2024 / Kingston

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* All course fees include 13% HST tax