Agenda
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Monday, May 20, 2024
8:30 – 10:30 am CDT
Presented by: Brian F. Oram
Agenda Highlights:
- Defining Water Quality
- Federal, State and Local Regulation of Water Quality
- Common Water Quality Problems and Their Sources
- Water Testing for Public Water Supplies
- Water Testing for Private Water Supplies
- Types of Water Quality Tests
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and landscape architects via its registration with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Brian F. Oram
Professional Geologist, Soil Scientist, and Owner of BF Environmental Consultants, Inc.Brian F. Oram is a professional geologist, soil scientist, and owner of B.F. Environmental Consultants. Inc., which offers geological soils and hydrogeological environmental consulting services. B.F. Environmental Consultants, based in northeastern Pennsylvania and the Poconos region, has been providing professional geological soils and hydrogeological environmental consulting services since 1985. The company specializes in the following areas: hydrogeological and wastewater evaluations for siting land-based wastewater disposal systems; soils consulting (soil scientists), environmental monitoring, overseeing the siting, exploration, and development of community/commercial water supply sources; environmental training/professional training courses, and other environmental services. Because of Mr. Oram’s background in Environmental Pollution Control and research on removal mechanisms for the parasitic protozoan Giardia, Cryptosporidium, B.F. Environmental Consultants has been involved with developing Source Water Protection Plans, Private Well Ordinances, and Regional Watershed/ Groundwater Assessments. The company has provided expert testimony in the fields of environmental science, hydrology, soils, on-lot wastewater disposal, drinking water quality, and geology. The company has also assisted in the evaluation and remediation of both private wells and regulated public water supply sources and systems.