This class is meant to aid entry level operators in obtaining their Wastewater License and in becoming great operators. The course is based off of the WEF Wastewater Fundamentals I & II. Additional materials have been created by an experienced group of wastewater professionals. There will be required reading outside of the weekly in person class.
Experience credit through OEPA is pending.
There are a minimum of five students required for this course to occur. If this minimum isn’t meet this course will be canceled and registered students will have the option o transfer to another course or receive a refund.
Each course has a maximum of 20 students.
Students will receive all course materials, including the WEF Fundamentals Book I and II on the first day of class.
Due to the high cost of materials and limited registration spots, a 50% refund is available if the student drops out no later than Week 3 of the course. No refunds will be given after this date, for any reason.
Registering and attending this course DOES NOT guarantee the participant will pass the licensure exam.
We are once again, excited to offer this two day workshop! Day One has a full agenda with exciting sessions and Day Two is a full day of Exam Cram, meant to help get you ready to sit for the exam for your WWI or WWII license.
Day One Schedule April 22, 2025
8:15 – 8:30 AM
Registration and Welcome
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Cybersecurity and YOUR Plant - everything from legal and regulatory requirements to what you can do today!
Andy Drake & Spence Witten, Cyber Ohio
10 – 10:15 AM
BREAK
10:15 – 11 AM
Fugitive Methane
Stacia Eckenwiler, City of Columbus
11 – 11:45 AM
Operator Certifciation Rule Update
Kevin Swiadek, OEPA
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Troubleshooting Activated Sludge with OEPA Compliance Assistance Unit
Nick Hammer, Andy Gall, and Steve Wargo, OEPA
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Forging New Pathways for Improved Water Quality and Climate Resiliency in the Great Lakes
Nate Coey, Moonshot Missions
2:15 – 2:30 PM
BREAK
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Data Center Water Management for Municipalities
Chad Roby, Jacobs
3:15 – 4 PM
IMET Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology
Mehmet Gencer, IMET Corp.
4 – 4:30 PM
Reception
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Speaker Round Table
Day Two Schedule April 23, 2025
8:45 - 9 AM
Welcome
9 - 10:30 AM
Session I
10:30 - 10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Session II
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 - 2:45 PM
Session III
2:45 - 3 PM
BREAK
3 - 4:30 PM
Session IV
The speakers for Exam Cram include: Walter Ariss, OEPA; Kim Furry, Jacobs; Melody Clark, City of Columbus; Eric MacMichael, Buckeye Pumps; Nate Coey, Moonshot Missions; Joe Tillison, Village of Swanton
