Agenda

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT

 

Overview of Onsite Wastewater Treatment in Texas
Presented by: John Blount

  • History of onsite system regulation in Texas
  • Number and type of systems installed yearly in Texas
  • Status of proposed rule changes and significant changes proposed
  • Statutory changes that will impact the onsite wastewater industry

Regulations and Permitting of Onsite
Presented by: John Blount

  • Wastewater Treatment Systems
  • Federal, Texas and local regulation of systems
  • Working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and authorized agents
  • Coordinating system regulation with surface and groundwater regulations
  • Permitting requirements and procedures

Evaluating Sites and Setting Treatment Goals
Presented by: John Blount

  • Site evaluation process – analyzing the receiving environment
  • Evaluating landscape and soil types
  • Treatment/removal of nitrogen and other pollutants
  • Mapping the site for soil types, floodplain status and site drainage

Conventional Treatment System Selection and Design
Presented by: John Blount

  • Selection criteria for treatment system
  • Selection criteria for disposal systems
  • Types of standard systems – selecting and sizing systems
  • Understanding BOD FOG and TSS

Alternative and Sustainable Treatment Technologies
Presented by: Anish Jantrania

  • Aerobic treatment systems
  • Spray irrigation and drip irrigation disposal systems
  • Recirculating sand filters
  • Non-standard systems
  • Enhanced nutrient removal

Management Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Presented by: Anish Jantrania

  • Monitoring of systems
  • Developing maintenance plans
  • Inspection procedures
  • Repair options
  • Treatment of systems under LEED certification systems

   

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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 Texas.

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) and the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) do not pre-approve courses or register providers for continuing education.

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

John Blount, P.E., LEED AP, CFM, ENV-SP

Civil Solutions

Mr. Blount is a 1984 graduate of the University of Houston. After college he served as an Army Corps of Engineers officer on both active and reserve duty, achieving the rank of captain while being stationed in the United States, Republic of Germany and the Republic of Honduras. He has worked in the civil engineering field for forty years and is a Registered Professional Engineer (FL) (WA) (NC) (WI) (TX) (ME) as well as a LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM) and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). Mr. Blount was employed by Harris County for over thirty-four years starting as an Inspector and advancing to the position of County Engineer responsible for 766 employees and over a billion-dollar annual infrastructure program. He previously served on the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Joint Wastewater Committee and was previously Chairman of the Texas Onsite Wastewater Research Council appointed by the governor. Currently Mr. Blount is principal of Civil Solutions, a Consulting Engineering firm located in Houston, Texas.

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Anish Jantrania, PhD

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University

Mr. Jantrania received a B.E. degree in agricultural Engineering from India, an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Clemson University. He also has an MBA degree from West Virginia University, and he holds a professional engineering (P.E.) license in Texas and Virginia.

Dr. Jantrania is an associate professor/extension specialist in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, Texas. He has over 30 years of experience working in the wastewater industry, both in public and private sectors, with a focus on on-site sewage facilities (septic and aerobic systems), and decentralized wastewater and water systems. Mr. Jantrania’s research and extension interests focus on sustainable infrastructure to ensure the availability of clean water to meet society’s water demands, and to ensure safe sanitation to protect public health and environmental quality.

Before coming to Texas, He worked in Virginia, Massachusetts, and West Virginia. His work in Texas focuses on developing a statewide extension education and research program related to surface and groundwater quality protection with specific emphasis on onsite wastewater treatment and reuse technologies. Dr. Jantrania has authored and co-authored more than 50 papers, including a book titled Advanced Onsite Wastewater Systems Technologies published by CRC Press, and delivered more than 100 presentations at local, state, national and international conferences.

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: Texas Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Regulation, Design and Maintenance

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 various innovative systems and technologies, one by one, including drip irrigation disposal systems, aerobic treatment systems, recirculating sand filters, 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 discuss federal, Texas and local regulations of wastewater treatment system and identify permitting requirements and procedures.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe 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, spray irrigation and drip irrigation disposal systems and other non-standard systems.

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: 08/27/2027

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.