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Event: Soils 100: Getting the Dirt on Soils - Fletcher/Mills River
When: Nov. 10, 2009, 8:30 AM
	Do you want to learn why the soil has such a great impact on septic systems and other land uses in your community? This one-day course is our introduction to soil properties, how to describe soils in the field, and how soil properties relate to on-site wastewater site evaluations.
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Event: Tech 102: On-Site System Technologies - Raleigh
When: Nov. 10, 2009, 8:30 AM
	This course covers the basic operation of a complete range of on-site systems from the basic to the most complex. More attention is given to the more sophisticated technologies and includes field demonstrations.
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Event: Tech 110: Introduction to Advanced Pretreatment Technologies - Mills River
When: Nov. 11, 2009, 8:30 AM
	Pretreatment technologies are quickly becoming the norm for new development. Most of the sites with soils best suited for conventional systems have already been developed, so sites with marginal soils are being considered more and more for new development. Furthermore, land prices and development pressure will continue to force us to design more efficient and cost-effective wastewater treatment. In this course, you will learn about pretreatment system components designed to reduce wastewater strength and nu... Read more about Tech 110: Introduction to Advanced Pretreatment Technologies - Mills River
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Event: Tech 200: Septic System Options for Difficult Sites - Raleigh
When: Nov. 11, 2009, 8:30 AM
	This two-day short course will help health specialists, on-site consultants, developers, installers, community leaders and landowners learn how to identify the correct solutions to match with difficult site conditions. You will learn how to identify the most appropirate technologies and testing methods to helpp find solutions for difficult sites. Bring your difficult site description to class, and we will work as a group to help you solve it. 1. Learn how to dissect and understand limitations due to land... Read more about Tech 200: Septic System Options for Difficult Sites - Raleigh
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Event: Subsurface Wastewater Operator Training School - Bolivia
When: Nov. 15, 2009, 8:00 AM
	Proper operation and maintenance are key to assuring the longevity of on-site systems. This training school was developed to teach individuals how to provide quality service to owners of advanced on-site systems. Article 3 of 90A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the state wastewater rules require some wastewater treatment systems such as existing large subsurface disposal systems, newly permitted or repaired small on-site low pressure pipe (LPP) systems, drip irrigation systems, pressure-dosed san... Read more about Subsurface Wastewater Operator Training School - Bolivia
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Tue, 3	8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tech 110: Introduction to Advanced Pretreatment Technologies - Manteo View Nov, 3 Events
Wed, 4	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Inspector Field Practicum - Plymouth View Nov, 4 Events
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Tue, 10	8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Soils 100: Getting the Dirt on Soils - Fletcher/Mills River 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Tech 102: On-Site System Technologies - Raleigh View Nov, 10 Events
Wed, 11	8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tech 110: Introduction to Advanced Pretreatment Technologies - Mills River 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tech 200: Septic System Options for Difficult Sites - Raleigh View Nov, 11 Events
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Sun, 15	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Subsurface Wastewater Operator Training School - Bolivia View Nov, 15 Events
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