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SUMMARY:Activated Sludge Microscopy Course (6 Wastewater Credits)
DESCRIPTION:Activated Sludge Microscopy Course \nJune 25\, 2026 – University Research Park\, 510 Charmany Drive\, Madison\, WI 53719\n(6 Wastewater Credits) \nThe class will start promptly at 9:30 am. The class will end at 3:30 pm. \n9:30 am – 9:45 am: Microscopy introduction – Advantages of using microscopy in the activated sludge process\, specific areas to focus on\, and course overview. \n9:45 am – 10:00 am: How to handle your microscope – How to prevent damage to microscopes\, preventative maintenance and other important notes. \n10:00 am – 10:20 am: Microscopy options – Looking at different types\, lenses and their purposes. \n10:20 am – 10:45 am: Performing microscopic analysis on wastewater samples – Preparing wet mounts and smears\, what to what to look for in floc\, filaments\, higher life forms\, bulk liquid\, sludge age\, problem solving. \n10:45 am – 11:15 am: Introduction to filaments – Common filament types and how to ID (M. parvicella\, NALO\, S. natant\, Thiothrix spp\, Low F:M\, 021N)\, filamentous organisms impact on mixed liquor\, filament environments and viability\, control options to prevent filamentous growth. \n11:15 am – 11:30 am: Common microscopy staining procedures – Gram stains\, what they are and how to perform them as well as other useful stains like Neisser stain\, sulfur accumulation\, PHB\, fungi stains. \n11:30 am – 12:15 pm: Working lunch – We will take a look at different microbes in wastewater. \n12:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Hands on Microscopy – Tutorials\, slide preparation\, gram staining\, microscopy hands-on use\, process assessment by looking at attendees’ samples\, talk about optimizations or problem solving based on observations\, what to look for when talking with consultants\, open discussion. \n3:15 pm – 3:30 pm: Conclusions and frequently asked questions \nCourse Instructor: Saylor Gilbert – Aquafix\, Inc. \nPre-Registration is required for this class \nClick below for a printable class agenda: \nActivated Sludge Microscopy Course (6-25-2026) – Madison \n\n                \n                        \n                            Non-Fee Training\n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n                        CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Course Name*Course Time*\n			\n					\n					All Day (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)\n			\n			\n					\n					Half Day (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)\n			\n			\n					\n					Half Day (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)\n			Course Location*Course Date*Name (As it appears on your DNR Certification)*DNR Operator Certification Number (put 0 in here if not certified)*Employer*Address*Email*Phone*
URL:https://www.wrwa.org/training-event/activated-sludge-microscopy-course-6-wastewater-credits/
LOCATION:University Research Park\, 510 Charmany Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credits
ORGANIZER;CN="WRWA":MAILTO:wrwa@wrwa.org
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