Workshops for Water & Wastewater Operators
21st Century Membrane Technology in the Water/Wastewater Process
Description
This program looks at the use of membranes in water and wastewater treatment processes. First, we will define a typical membrane, and then look at the types of membrane processes and applications for use in both water and wastewater. Also, we will see why membranes are fast-becoming accepted technology to achieve super water quality in today's fast-paced regulation driven enhanced treatment as well as see how membranes may be the "Best Available Technology" for enhanced nutrient removal in treated wastewater effluents. Finally, we will explore how membranes are manufactured and see what drives the selection process and their applications.
Learning Objectives
- Operators will be able to explain what a typical membrane system is and describe the difference with traditional particle filtration
- Develop a working understanding of reverse osmosis and be able to define a basic working RO membrane function
- Describe membrane technology applications in both water and wastewater with a particular eye to membrane selection, operations, and potential costs
- Describe a membrane in specific wastewater applications, especially in Enhance Nutrient Removal, and dramatic TOC reduction and compare MBR operations to traditional activated sludge processes
Workshop Details
- Instructor — Mike Harrington, C.E.T.
- Ohio EPA approval number — OEPA-B881123347-OM (Both DW & WW)
North Canton Class
- SSCC course number — ENRC 619 Z01
- Location — North Canton Dogwood Shelter (241 7th St NE North Canton, OH 44720)
- Date — Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Time — 8:30am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon)
- Total Hours — 6 Contact Hours
- Cost — $150 (light breakfast, lunch, & snacks for each day will be included in price)
- Registration Deadline — September 8, 2026
- Contact — For more info, contact Amanda Lewis at 800.628.7722 x3520 or alewis@sscc.edu
- Workshop Brochure
Registration
There are three ways to register for these workshops:
- Online – complete the online Water & Wastewater Workshop Registration Form. For online registrations, an email confirmation will be sent once successfully enrolled.
- By phone – call 800.628.7722 x3520 (Amanda Lewis) Monday through Thursday, 7:30am - 5:00pm, and provide your credit card number or purchase order number and billing address.
- By email – send an email containing your registration information to Amanda Lewis at alewis@sscc.edu
Please Note: The Ohio EPA now requires all attendees to have their Core Person ID Number with them to sign in on the day of attendance. Certification of attendance to the Ohio EPA cannot be sent without this number.
Advanced Treatment Technologies for the Water/Wastewater Process
Description
Attendees of this workshop will look at advanced treatment technologies to remove and/or destroy emerging chemical and biological contaminants in water/wastewaters. Much of the technologies presented are available and in use today. We will take a step forward and review how combining much of these technologies will yield better process control. Attendees will also learn how using photovoltaic technology (electrical generating panels) can give added treatment strength to oxidation and destruction processes and see how generation of two common ions can give an added "punch" to existing treatment processes. We will also review what it takes to incorporate these technologies into your process and gain regulatory approvals.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how OH and HO2 ion generation and in combination with other technologies may be the practical choice for both emerging biological and chemical issues in our water and wastewaters
- Learn about cutting-edge technology to treat, oxidize, and remove most of these emerging issues - operators and superintendents can gain basic knowledge to deal with these emerging issues and potentially establish a course of action
- View steps that may be needed to establish these treatment technologies to achieve regulatory approvals
Workshop Details
- Instructor — Mike Harrington, C.E.T.
- Ohio EPA approval number — OEPA-B881123349-OM (Both DW & WW)
North Canton Class
- SSCC course number — ENRC 657 Z01
- Location — North Canton Dogwood Shelter (241 7th St NE North Canton, OH 44720)
- Date — Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time — 8:30am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon)
- Total Hours — 6 Contact Hours
- Cost — $150 (light breakfast, lunch, & snacks for each day will be included in price)
- Registration Deadline — September 8, 2026
- Contact — For more info, contact Amanda Lewis at 800.628.7722 x3520 or alewis@sscc.edu
- Workshop Brochure
Barnesville Class
- SSCC course number — ENRC 657 Z02
- Location — Barnesville Parks and Recreation Center (130 Fair St. Barnesville, OH 43713)
- Date — Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time — 8:30am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon)
- Total Hours — 6 Contact Hours
- Cost — $150 (light breakfast, lunch, & snacks for each day will be included in price)
- Registration Deadline — September 10, 2026
- Contact — For more info, contact Amanda Lewis at 800.628.7722 x3520 or alewis@sscc.edu
- Workshop Brochure
Registration
There are three ways to register for these workshops:
- Online – complete the online Water & Wastewater Workshop Registration Form. For online registrations, an email confirmation will be sent once successfully enrolled.
- By phone – call 800.628.7722 x3520 (Amanda Lewis) Monday through Thursday, 7:30am - 5:00pm, and provide your credit card number or purchase order number and billing address.
- By email – send an email containing your registration information to Amanda Lewis at alewis@sscc.edu
Please Note: The Ohio EPA now requires all attendees to have their Core Person ID Number with them to sign in on the day of attendance. Certification of attendance to the Ohio EPA cannot be sent without this number.
