EXISTING
SYSTEM EVALUATOR TRAINING
Michigan Onsite Wastewater Training and Education Center
MSU-Tollgate Education Center
12 Mile Road at Meadowbrook in Novi
April 10-11, 2001 or August 8 & 22, 2001
This course will emphasize understanding and evaluating conventional septic systems for onsite wastewater management. In-depth training will include an extensive hands-on field component. An examination will be administered to evaluate the knowledge level of participants on completion of the course. A separate course will be offered at another date for those interested in learning to evaluate systems involving pumps and controls.
First
Day -- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second Day -- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lunch served both days
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
- Basics of onsite system operation
- Soils and site factors in onsite wastewater treatment
- Causes of onsite system failure
- Detection of failure
- Working with homeowners; homeowner education
- Use of checklists and questionnaires
- Gathering information from existing records
- Types of inspection, levels of detail, limitations
- House and building sewer
- Evaluating site and soil factors
- Detailed system evaluation of septic tank and absorption system
- Sampling and sample protocol
- Record keeping and report writing
Instructors: Ted Loudon, Michigan State
University
Bill Gregory, W.G. Sales
Participants
can bring probes, shovels, etc. to the training if they wish.
REGISTRATION
Existing
System Evaluator Training
April 10-11, 2001 August 8 & 22, 2001
Make check payable to Michigan State University at $200 per person. Fee includes technical materials and lunch for two days. Payment must be included with registration form. No invoicing. Refund of $175.00 ($25.00 administrative fee not returned) when cancellation is received 3 business days prior to workshop. No refunds after this time.
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Attn:
Barb DeLong
216 Farrall Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1323
Workshop information: (517) 355-4720. Do not delay. Limited enrollment. Confirmation and map sent upon receipt of registration.
*The University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should register with MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities well in advance of the seminar dates to ensure sufficient time for registration and arrangement of needed accommodations. Late requests received will be met when possible.. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
