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Annual One-Day Committee Seminars
These training sessions are highly focused on specific areas and address regulatory issues, industry innovation, case studies, etc., much like our conferences. These programs often include six to eight different presenters and are often held in the Lansing area as a central location between our members.These events offer five to six hours of continuing education contact time (0.5 - 0.6 MDEQ CECs or 5 - 6 PDHs) and are also considered 'repeatable' by MDEQ, which means you can attend the seminar for CECs each year because the agenda changes yearly.
| Seminar | Time of Year |
|---|---|
| Operators Day | Early February |
| Infrastructure Funding* | Early February |
| Local Sections | Late April |
| Lagoons | Early May |
| Lab Practices | Early May |
| IPP (Industry Pre-Treatment Process) | Mid September |
| Northern MI Wastewater Operators | Mid September |
| Collections | Early October |
| Sustainable Energy | Mid October |
| Health & Safety | *Returning Spring 2018 |
| Process | Early November |
| Maintenance | Fall |
| Watershed & Stormwater | Early December |
Operators Day
Operators Day is a training opportunity that is held each year in conjunction with Joint Expo. Operators can attend for one or two days to learn about a variety of topics specific to plant operations. Past topics have included Emerging Contaminants in Groundwater & Surface Water, Corrosion Control, Lab Safety, Line & Leak Locating, SCADA, electrical maintenance, backflow prevention and much more.
Infrastructure Funding Seminar
This seminar has been developed to provide relevant information to Utility Owners, Managers, Superintendents, and Consultants associated with infrastructure systems. Attendees will be informed of current funding programs and what other utilities are doing to stay ahead of today's challenges with infrastructure systems.
Local Sections Seminar
MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Managerial)
Course Code: 2179
Local Sections have the ability to host their own continuing education seminars, giving training and information that is pertinent to their local members.
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MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Technical)
Course Code: 1177
The Lagoon Committee holds a seminar each year to bring attendees up to date about continuous improvements in lagoon operations and other important information. Different speakers are brought in each year share their insights and experiences gained over many years.
Lab Practices Seminar
MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Managerial)
Course Code: 1038
The Lab Practices Committee hosts a seminar each year to present new methods, give updates on current testing & standards, discuss lab safety, and troubleshoot issues facing environmental labs. Some past presentations have touched on Green Chemistry, Staff Changes & Retirement, Laboratory Techniques, Asset Management, Working with Local Labs, etc.
Industrial Pretreatment Process (IPP) Seminar
MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Technical)
Course Code: 1646
This seminar is designed to get operators, vendors and engineers in the same room to discuss the technical opportunities available for operating and maintaining collections systems. With such a vast range of experiences in one room, collections system personnel will have the opportunity to discuss solutions to issues they may have as well as sharing their successes.
The 2018 Collections Seminar will be held Wednesday, October 10th at the Lansing Community College West Campus in Lansing, Michigan.
Sustainable Energy Seminar
WW MDEQ CECs: 0.6 (Managerial)
WW Course Code: 2505
DW MDEQ CECs: 0.6 (Managerial)
DW Course Code: 2500
The Sustainable Energy Committee hosts a seminar to serve Michigan’s wastewater community with information and training about energy efficiency based on WEF’s Energy Roadmap. Energy is a significant line item in budgets of water and wastewater treatment plants, and this seminar will provide ideas for reducing your plant’s energy profile.
The Process & Sustainable Energy Committees are joining forces to host the Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Conference on Wednesday, October 17th & Thursday, October 18th, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Battle Creek.
Health & Safety Seminar
WW & DW MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Other)
WW & DW Course Code: 1008
The Health & Safety Seminar is designed to update water and wastewater utilities on current regulations and safe practices required when working on collections and distribution systems within Michigan. Health & Safety is of the utmost importance in the wastewater industry, so anyone involved in the treatment process is encouraged to attend.
The 2018 Health & Safety Seminar will be held Wednesday, September 19th at the Eagle Eye Banquet Facility in East Lansing, Michigan. Register Here
Process Seminar
MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Technical)
Course Code: 1267
The Process Committee hosts a seminar each year focusing on process optimization and using technology as an aid. The objective is to provide a range of information on new issues facing facility operators and managers, treatment technology developments and the process by which alternatives were evaluated and worked at a variety of facilities.
The Process & Sustainable Energy Committees are joining forces to host the Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Conference on Wednesday, October 17th & Thursday, October 18th, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Battle Creek.
Watershed & Stormwater Seminar
MDEQ CECs: 0.5 (Managerial)
Course Code: 1394
This seminar is held each year to connect Watershed professionals and give updates pertaining to Watershed and Stormwater protection. Topics in previous years have included Stormwater Asset Management Plans, Emergin Changes to Stormwater Rules, Stormwater Quality Controls, Legislative Updates, Groundwater Recharge Projects, and funding.
The 2018 Watershed & Stormwater Seminar will be held Tuesday, December 4th at the Lansing Community College West Campus in Lansing, Michigan.
MDEQ CECs: 0.6 (Technical)
Course Code: Varies
Maintenance Seminars are held to discuss topics specific to the maintenance of Water and Wastewater equipment and are worth both Drinking Water and Wastewater CECs. Previous seminars have focused on Lubrication; Technical Pump Applications; Valve, Gates, & Actuators; Understanding Contract Documents & Blue Print Reading; and Pump Station Maintenance.
The 2018 Maintenances Seminars will be held Tuesday, October 23rd at the North Kent Sewer Authority in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Tuesday, November 6th at the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
