Agenda

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 
8:00 am – 3:50 pm AKST

 

Presented by: Steven R. Pannone, P.E. & Logan J. Curtiss

Introduction/Overview of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Technologies

  • Technology and operation of conventional wastewater treatment systems
  • Problems with conventional onsite systems

Definition/Common Terms

Regulation, Permitting and Sustainability of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

  • Federal, state and local regulation of systems
  • Coordinating system regulation with surface and groundwater regulations
  • Treatment of systems under LEED certification systems
  • Permit requirements and procedures
  • Permitting 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

Soils Investigation

  • Location and number of test holes
  • Logging of soil profile (soil classification)
  • Groundwater levels and monitor
  • Percolation testing
  • Practice problems

Estimating Sewage Flows

  • Residential flows
  • Commercial flows
  • Example problems (three problems)

Conventional Treatment System Selection and Design

  • Types of wastewater systems
  • Design considerations
  • System performance
  • Initial system design
  • Examples (three examples)

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

 

Webinar Instructions

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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 Alaska. The Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineer and Land Surveyors does not pre-approve continuing education activities.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (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

Logan J.  Curtiss

Pannone Engineering Services LLC, in Anchorage, AK

Mr. Curtiss is a lifelong Alaskan. In his time at Pannone Engineering Services, LLC., he has specialized in the permitting, design, and construction of residential and commercial wastewater systems. With years of experience across both rural and urban Alaska, he has been involved in projects ranging from small-scale residential systems to larger commercial operations. Mr. Curtiss experience extends to both water and wastewater system design throughout the state, considering the unique environmental challenges that Alaska presents. In addition to water and wastewater systems, He brings hands on experience and knowledge associated with civil site design and large earthworks projects. Mr. Curtiss’s practical approach to engineering ensures that the construction process is streamlined and tailored to the specific requirements of each site and the contractors involved. With a strong focus on functionality and sustainability, he has played a key role in the success of numerous developments across the state.

Steven R. Pannone, P.E., Fellow with ASCE

Principal of Pannone Engineering Services LLC, in Anchorage, AK

Mr. Pannone is a registered civil and Environmental engineer specializing in the planning, design and construction of sanitation facilities. He is a lifelong Alaskan with more than 40 years of engineering and construction experience. Mr. Pannone’s background includes experience in survey, design, construction, testing and monitoring of engineered projects. He has worked all over the state of Alaska, including extensive time in the arctic and remote regions. Mr. Pannone takes a practical approach to design, considering who is going to be doing the construction and how it will be done. He has hands-on experience in the construction of water and wastewater systems, buildings and large earth works projects. Mr. Pannone is a certified ADEC water/wastewater designer and sanitary surveyor. He is the founder of Pannone Engineering Services LLC. This privately-owned company was founded in February of 1991. The company specializes in the design, testing and installation of on-site water and wastewater systems. Pannone Engineering Services (PES) have performed engineering designs, analysis and evaluations of water and wastewater systems throughout Alaska. The types of systems have ranged from small single-family septic systems to large commercial systems serving greater than 100 people daily. PES typically tests between 90 and 150 septic systems a year and designs approximately 50 to 75 new or upgraded systems. PES has an excellent working relationship with the Municipality of Anchorage and the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Mr. Pannone is licensed in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Florida.

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: Septic System Design, Construction and Maintenance in Alaska

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course focuses on the regulation, design, construction and maintenance of septic systems in Alaska. The course begins with a discussion of the technology, regulations and permitting requirements before identifying treatment goals, estimating sewage flows and investigating soils. Then the course will analyze conventional treatment system selection and design, as well as alternative and sustainable treatment technologies. To conclude, the course will cover the management, monitoring, inspection and repair of these systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to locate, reference and comply with federal, state and local regulations and permitting requirements of onsite wastewater treatment systems.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to evaluate landscapes and soil types, analyze the receiving environment, and adopt strategies to remove nitrogen, phosphorus, pathogens and other pollutants.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to compare and discuss alternative and sustainable treatment technologies, including aerobic systems, peat biofilter systems, drip dispersal, vegetated submerged beds, recirculating sand filters and more.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to develop maintenance plans and programs for onsite wastewater systems, monitor and inspect these systems, and identify repair options.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                             LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Understanding of the principles of wastewater treatment

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/21/2026

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.

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