Agenda

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Log into Webinar
8:00 – 8:30 am CST

Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm CST

Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm CST

Afternoon Session
1:00 – 4:30 pm CST

 

 

Presented by Tom Fritts

 

Introduction to Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

Three main sources of wastewater
Common contaminants in wastewater
Blackwater vs greywater
Aerobic and anaerobic conditions
Federal, state and local regulations
Current state and future of onsite wastewater

 

 

Septic Tanks

Function of septic tanks
Septic tank appurtenances
Material and quality of tanks

 

 

Soil and Site Evaluation

Soil classification
Landscape position
Long tewarm acceptance rate (LTAR) of soil
Linear loading rate (LLR) of soil

 

 

Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU)

History of residential ATU’s
How residential ATU’s function
Hydraulic and organic sizing
Different types of ATU’s

 

 

Choosing the Correct System to Fit the Site

Review gravity flow options
Review pressure flow options
Educate the customer
Learn the “Onsite Café Menu”

 

 

Wastewater Drip Irrigation

History of drip irrigation
Drip irrigation benefits
Components
Sizing a drip irrigation system

 

 

 

 

 

Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA
6.5 LU|HSW

International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Sitework)

 

 

 

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. 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|HSW (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 Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Tom Fritts

Vice President Residential Sewage Treatment Company (RSTC)
Mr. Fritts is vice-president of Residential Sewage Treatment Company, Inc., in Grandview, Missouri where they design, sell and service alternative onsite wastewater systems. He is past president of the Missouri Smallflows Organization (MSO), the Kansas Small Flows Association (KSFA) and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA). He is an approved instructor for NOWRA, the Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment, and for several states across the country. Mr. Fritts is the 2016 recipient of the NOWRA “Dick Otis Industry Achievement Award” and the 2015 Kansas Small Flows Association “Raymond Peat Industry Achievement Award.”

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: Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Design

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the science of wastewater, federal, state and local wastewater regulations, septic tanks and how they work, the soil of soil and site conditions for siting wastewater facilities, how aerobic treatment units work, selecting the correct systems to fit sites, and the function and benefits of wastewater drip irrigation.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the three primary sources of wastewater, distinguish between blackwater and greywater, and discuss common contaminates found in wastewater.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe how septic tanks function, identify septic tank appurtenances, and evaluate the quality of particular septic tanks.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the need to conduct soil and site evaluations as a preliminary step in determining where to site a septic system and what type of system to select.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the function and benefits of residential aerobic treatment units (ATU), how to determine the appropriate type of ATU, and factors to consider when sizing an ATU.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to describe the benefits and function of wastewater drip irrigation, identify their components, and be able to size a drip irrigation system.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with septic systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 07/10/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.

USB MP4/PDF Price: $279.00