Agenda

Day 1, Monday, September 14, 2020
10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Introduction to Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

   Three main sources of wastewater
   Common contaminants in wastewater
   Blackwater vs greywater
   Aerobic and anaerobic conditions
   Federal, state & 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 term acceptance rate (LTAR) of soil
   Linear loading rate (LLR) of soil

Day 2, Tuesday September 15, 2020
10:00 am – 1:30 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
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

Each webinar session earns continuing education credit and can be registered for individually. 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 will be provided for each webinar attended and will be sent via email in PDF form about five business days after the conclusion of the series.

Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.

GoToWebinar App requirements: 
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)

Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled


Internet connection:
 Minimum of 1Mbps       Hardware: 2GB RAM or more

For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com

Credits

Professional Engineers:
     6.5 PDHs

Architects:
     6.5 HSW CE Hours
     6.5 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council:
     .65 CEUs (Sitework)

Continuing Education Credit Information

Individual courses for landscape architects, engineers and architects are not subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in FL, NC, and NJ, unless expressly stated.

HalfMoon Education Certifying Entities:
   Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
   American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
   American Institute of Certified Planners (APA)
   Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland,
      New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130), and North Dakota.
Course-by-Course Organizations:
   International Society of Arboriculture
   Society of American Foresters
   Association of State Floodplain Managers

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for landscape architects, engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §79-1.5(i)(2), §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).

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.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $279.00