Decentralized Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Ongoing Innovation for the 21st Century
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Agenda
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)
Presented by:
Robert Rubin
Agenda
Overview of Public Health and Environmental Issues
Decentralized systems
Overview of Rules, Regulations, Codes, Permitting Procedures and Voluntary Certification Systems (LEED)
The Beginning of the Process or the Essential Elements
Planning phase
Site evaluation phase
Wastewater Treatment Processes Utilized In Decentralized Applications
Simple septic tank to the advanced biological
Filtration and disinfection options
Natural Wastewater Treatment Processes
Media filters and constructed wetlands
Soil Based Systems to Receive Treated Water
Conventional subsurface system to sophisticated surface irrigation technology
Management Approaches to Insure Proper Performance
Visions for the Future
Where is decentralized water management headed
How does the USEPA Water Reuse Action Plan mesh with decentralized infrastructure
Closing Comments
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Credit Information
Decentralized Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Ongoing Innovation for the 21st Century
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.
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Speakers
A. Robert Rubin
A.R. Rubin and Associates in Pittsboro, North CarolinaDr. Rubin is an emeritus professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at North Carolina State University. He has published in scientific journals and popular press on issues related to wastewater and biosolids treatment, solid waste management, stormwater management and ISO 14000 environmental management systems addressing the animal industry. Dr. Rubin was a visiting scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington D.C. from 1999 through 2005. He was active in development of guidelines for wastewater and biosolids management at USEPA. Dr. Rubin is currently president of A.R. Rubin and Associates, a consulting firm dedicated to evaluation and assessment of sustainable resource management and recovery solutions.
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Course Title: Decentralized Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Ongoing Innovation for the 21st Century
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines several issues related to decentralized onsite wastewater treatment systems, including public health and environmental issues, rules, regulations and codes, planning and site evaluation, treatment, management, and recent innovations.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and explain public health and environmental issues related to onsite wastewater treatment.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, codes, and permitting procedures when planning, designing and installing a decentralized system.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe wastewater treatment processes utilized in decentralized applications.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to handle issues associated with the planning and site evaluation phase of a decentralized onsite wastewater treatment system project.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity renewable energy systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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