Description: Join us for part 1 of our two-part webinar on wastewater solids handling. This one-hour webinar is designed to train wastewater operators, utility board members, and municipal decision makers on the mechanical solids separation processes and the role it plays in wastewater treatment. We will discuss the various types of solids collected in wastewater treatment and learn about mechanical solids separation including sludge thickening and mechanical dewatering. Part 2 of the series will be focused on biological digestion.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduce mechanical solids separation
• Learn about sludge thickening and mechanical dewatering processes
• Understand related math concepts

Presenter: James Markham, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center

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 small wastewater systems serving less than 10,000 people
• 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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