Doyouhavequestions aboutwastewater treatment,CleanWaterAct compliance,O&M,lagoon treatmentoptimization??? The Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 is holding a free 3 day workshop A healthy wastewater treatment lagoon. to provide training to operators of Wastewater wastewater treatment facilities on tribal lands throughout Region 9. Lagoon Training for This training is designed to assist U.S. EPA Region 9 operators with understanding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Tribal Facilities System, permit compliance, and Presented by: EPA Region 9, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation, and the Native American Water Master’s Association. U.S. EPA Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Attn: Adam Howell (ENF‐3‐1) Enforcement Division NPDES Section 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 wastewater treatment system operations. April 29 – May 1, 2015 Hosted at the Twin Arrows Resort Casino 22181 Resort Blvd Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 TrainingAgenda* DAY 1   April 29 – May 1, 2015 There is no fee for the course, but space     is limited, so register today. For training, registration and lodging information please contact; Adam Howell at (415) 947‐4248 Please have your operator certification   you would like to receive CEUs. Presentationsby      U.S. EPA Region 9 Staff Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Staff Steve Harris of H&S Environmental   TechnicalKnowledge This training is intended to improve compliance with the Clean Water Act and protect human health and the environment in Indian country. One goal is to help operators of tribal wastewater lagoons with compliance and understanding of NPDES permits. DAY 3 CWA Overview Basic Wastewater Treatment o Why treat waste? o Different types of treatment Activated Sludge Process Control Permits and the Permitting Process Biosolids Disposal Requirements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Sampling and Reporting, emergency bypass, unanticipated discharges DAY 2 number available and notify our offices if    Collection Systems Facility Overview – Twin Arrows Casino WWTP Case Study Facility Tour Native American Water Master’s Association (NAWMA) Roundtable Discussion Wastewater Lagoon Microbiology Diagnosing & Troubleshooting BOD Problems Troubleshooting TSS Problems Sludge Accumulation & Removal Troubleshooting Ammonia & Phosphorous Problems      Pond Hydraulics Troubleshooting Aeration & Dissolved Oxygen Problems Pathogen Control Maintenance Cold Weather Operations *tentative agenda