Description: Join us for an overview of operation and maintenance required for wastewater lift stations.This class provides a comprehensive overview of the key aspects necessary for effective management of wastewater lift stations. Topics covered include design parameters, basic operation and maintenance tasks, common problems and solutions, and emergency procedures tailored for operators in small systems.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand lift station design parameters and their significance
• Identify essential routine monitoring tasks for lift stations
• Gain practical skills such as conducting drawdown tests and identifying pump types and their purpose
• Calculate time to spill based on wet well volume and flow rate
• Understand pump and level control functions and emergency procedures during power outages
• Explain the purpose of ventilation and odor control

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of wastewater lift station management and improve your operational efficiency. Join us and take your knowledge to the next level!

Presenter: Gregory Pearson, Water & Wastewater Trainer, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
• Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

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