Agenda

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Friday, July 12, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm PDT

 

Presented by Robert F. Sweeney

Overview of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Technologies

  • Technology and operation of conventional wastewater treatment systems
  • Problems with conventional onsite systems
  • Recent scientific and technical advances
  • Performance-based management of systems

Regulation, Permitting and Sustainability of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

  • Federal, Oregon and local regulation of systems
  • Working with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and local municipalities
  • Coordinating system regulation with surface and groundwater regulations
  • Treatment of systems under LEED certification systems
  • Permit requirements and procedures

Evaluating Sites and Setting Treatment Goals

  • System boundaries and loadings
  • Analyzing the receiving environment
  • Evaluating landscape and soil types
  • Nitrogen and pathogen removal
  • Treatment/removal of phosphorus and other pollutants
  • Mapping the site

Conventional Treatment System Selection and Design

  • Factors for selecting and sizing systems
  • Design considerations
  • System performance
  • Initial system design

Alternative and Sustainable Treatment Technologies

  • Aerobic treatment systems
  • Peat biofilter wastewater treatment systems
  • Drip dispersal wastewater disposal systems
  • Fixed-activated sludge treatment
  • Recirculating sand filters
  • Trickling filters
  • Sequencing batch reactors
  • Vegetated submerged beds
  • Evapotranspiration
  • Enhanced nutrient removal
  • Stabilization ponds and constructed wetlands

Management Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

  • Monitoring of systems
  • Developing maintenance plans
  • Inspection procedures
  • Repair options

   

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed 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 architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects 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 American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

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 is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; 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:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Robert F. Sweeney, MS, REHS

President of Environmental Management Systems, Inc. in Milwaukie, Oregon

EMS specializes in assisting property owners to achieve their development due diligence, environmental design and regulatory compliance goals. Areas of performance include: On-Site Waste-Water Treatment, Site & Soils Evaluation, Wetland Delineation & Mitigation, Drainage and a wide range of environmental consulting services. Mr. Sweeney is a board member of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) and the current Chair of the Technical Practices Committee. He is in the process of starting the Nevada Onsite Sustainable Technology for Recycling Association (NOSTRA). Mr. Sweeney is also a former Board Member of the Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association (O2WA), and Former President of the Washington On-Site Sewage Association (WOSSA).He earned his B.S. degree from Portland State University, Master of Science in Management from Marylhurst University, and his MBA from Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Oregon Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course provides an in-depth analysis of onsite wastewater treatment systems, technologies and designs, as well as the regulations, operation and sustainability of both conventional and alternative/sustainable systems. The course closely analyzes different innovative systems and technologies, one by one, including drip dispersal wastewater systems, aerobic treatment systems, recirculating sand filters, evapotranspiration systems, constructed wetland system, peat biofilter systems, enhanced nutrient removal systems, and more. The course concludes by assessing management, inspection and repair techniques for onsite wastewater treatment systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to examine the technology, operation and problems of conventional wastewater treatment systems and explore recent scientific and technical advances.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the setting of treatment goals and site evaluation processes, including environmental analysis, soil investigations, and treatment/removal of nitrogen and pathogens.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze sustainable treatment technologies, including aerobic systems, recirculating sand filter systems, peat biofilter systems, vegetated submerged beds, and many more.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe proper management and monitoring of onsite wastewater treatment systems, the development of maintenance plans, and inspection procedures.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with wastewater treatment or management

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 04/25/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.