Soil Science & Treatment of Effluent
Course
Large scale wastewater treatment systems differ from septic systems in one major way - SOIL! Learn the basics of soil science in this short one day self-paced online course. You will learn about groundwater, effluent movement through soil, soil types and characteristics and the ability of soil to treatment effluent. This course is approved by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for .6 CEU credits for Water/Wastewater Operator Certification.
1.1 Overview and Learning Outcomes
1.2 Soil Characteristics
1.3 Where Does Effluent Go?
1.4 Infiltration and Percolation
SELF-TEST QUIZ #1
1.5 How Fast Does Water Move in Soil?
1.6 Soil Texture and Pore Space
SELF-TEST QUIZ #2
1.7 Soil Structure
1.8 Soil Saturation
SELF-TEST QUIZ #3
1.9 Matric Potential
1.10 Hydraulic Head
1.11 Field Capacity
SELF-TEST QUIZ #4
1.12 Biomat
1.13 Groundwater Mounding
1.14 Other Factors
SELF-TEST QUIZ #5
Final Exam 30 questions
Here is the course outline:
1. Interaction of Soil and EffluentThe key to treating sewage is the movement of effluent through soil |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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Continuing Education - Alberta EPA - Certificate |