Soils 100: Getting the Dirt on Soils

December 13, 2007 - Guilford County Extension Center, Greensboro, NC

This one-day course introduces the concepts of soils and how they occur in the field. Learn about the observable characteristics of soils, how they are portrayed in morphological descriptions, and how they influence water movement and wastewater treatment. You will gain an appreciation for the basics of field morphology such as soil texture, structure, color and consistence.

Objectives:

1. Participants will gain an understanding of what soils are why soils are an important resource.
2. Participant will understand how soils form and what aspects of soil formation have a bearing on onsite wastewater.
3. Participants will learn the basics of how to identify and describe soil morphological features such as color, texture, structure and consistence in the field and recognize their importance to septic systems.
4. Participants will be introduced to how soil morphological description skills are applied to a typical land use question – land suitability for an on-site wastewater treatment system

Agenda

8:00-8:30am	Registration
8:30-9:00	Why Is Knowing About The Soil Important To You?
9:00-9:30	What Is a Soil?
9:30-10:00	Factors of Soil Formation
10:00-10:15	BREAK
10:30-12:00	Describing a Soil Color Texture Structure Consistence Horizons
12:00-1:00	LUNCH
1:00-2:00	Describing a Soil (Continued)
2:00-3:00	NRCS County Soil Survey
3:00-3:15	BREAK
3:15-4:30	Field Exercises

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Scott Greene, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Kevin Neal, NC DENR

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Soils 101: Field Description of Soils

September 13-14, 2007 - Onslow County Extension Center, Jacksonville, NC
October 2-3, 2007 - Union County Extension Center, Monroe, NC

Course overview:

In this two-day short course you will learn the “language of soils” – the specific terminology used by soil scientists to describe soil profiles and landscapes. In a field practicum, you will work in small teams using soil monoliths to describe soil profiles under the guidance of experienced soil scientists. At the end of the second day, you will be able to make accurate field descriptions of soil texture, structure, color and consistence on a limited range of local soil types.

Objectives:

1. Participants will master an advanced working knowledge of the “language of soil profile description,” that is the terminology used for accurate field descriptions of soil morphology including color, texture, structure, consistence and horizon identification.
2. Participants will improve their ability to identify and describe soil morphology in the field and recognize important soil horizons and special features.
3. Participants will be able to use soil morphology to identify aerobic vs. anaerobic status of the soil.
4. Participants will begin learning how to apply their soil morphological description skills to a typical land use question – land suitability for an on-site wastewater treatment system.

Agenda:

8:00-8:30	Registration
Day 1
8:30-9:00		Principles of site evaluation
9:00-10:00		Use of soil survey and web soil survey
10:00-10:15		BREAK
10:15-11:00		Landscape evaluation
11:00-12:00		Soil Color
12:00-1:00		LUNCH
1:00-2:00		Soil Texture
2:00-2:15		BREAK
2:15-4:30		Field – Landscape, Color, Texture
Day 2
8:00-9:00		Soil Structure
9:00-10:00		Soil Consistence
10:00-10:15		BREAK
10:15-11:15		Soil Horizons
11:15-12:00		LTAR Determination
12:00-1:00		LUNCH
1:00-4:30		Field Exercises

Fee: $250
Credit: 12 hours
Class Time:
Day 1: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Day 2: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Tim Crissman, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Soils 120: Redoximorphic Features, Soil Wetness, & Water Table Relationships

September 5, 2007 - Orange County Extension Center, Hillsborough, NC (Cancelled)

Course overview:

This course will instruct the participants on the soil processes that lead to the morphological determination of soil wetness.  This course will further discuss site instrumentation, monitoring protocols and methods.  The participants would be given background on how the various methods were developed.  Examples would be used throughout to illustrate the effectiveness of the procedures.  A field portion would illustrate proper methods to install and monitor wells, piezometers, etc.  Additionally, information will be presented on where to obtain the supportive documentation to fully evaluate the site data.  This course will provide information for site monitoring for a variety of land uses.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Introductions
8:45-9:45	Understanding morphology/saturation relationships: redox reactions and redoximorphic features
9:45-10:30	Describing the problem: drainage, lithochromic colors, relict features
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-11:15	Monitoring principles: Wells
11:15-11:45	Monitoring Principles: Rainfall, temperature, redox
11:45-12:15	Interpretation Methods
12:15-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:30	Interpretation Methods (cont.)
2:30-3:30	Classroom exercise in interpretation
3:30-4:30	Field installations and interpretation

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructor:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU

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Soils 130: Soil Structure

September 6, 2007 - Orange County Extension Center, Hillsborough, NC (Cancelled)

Course overview:

This course will provide the student a comprehensive coverage of soil structure relative to: definition; formation; description; and role in site selection of the onsite wastewater system delineation.  This course will involve the use of bulk soil structure samples and field examination for identification of the soil structural properties.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Introduction of the subject
8:45-10:00	Definition and description of soil structure; Shape
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-12:00	Definition and description of soil structure; Size and Grade, Formation of soil structure
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:00	Role of structure in management decisions
2:00-5:00	Field/Lab exercise

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.

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Soils 140: Soil Texture

August 30, 2007 - Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro, NC

Course overview:

Soil texture is often used as one of the primary soil characteristics to assist in determining loading rates for on-site systems.  The effects of soil texture on water flow and treatment potential in on-site systems will be covered.  Students will utilize bulk field-moist soil samples and dry, prepared soil samples that have been analyzed in the laboratory to calibrate their fingers during hand-texturing of soils.  After analyzing known samples students will utilize their texturing skills to determine the sand, silt, clay contents and particle size class of unknown samples.  Finally, students in this one-day short course will be introduced to various particle-size scales used by soil scientists and engineers and discuss the two primary methods of determining particle size in the laboratory: the hydrometer method and the pipette method.

Agenda:

8:00-8:30	Registration
8:30-8:45	Introduction of the subject
8:45-10:00	Definition particle sizes and textural classification methods
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-12:30	Field Exercise in texture identification
12:30-1:00	Lunch
1:00-3:00	Lab Methods in texture determination
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15-4:30	LTAR modifications based on texture

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Kevin Neal, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Soils 210: Measuring Soil Hydraulic Conductivity

October 4, 2007 - Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, Fletcher, NC

Course overview:

Participants will gain a working knowledge of in situ and laboratory methods for measuring saturated hydraulic conductivity (K_sat) in this one-day short course.  Participants will be able to properly measure K_sat in the unsaturated zone (above a water table) using commercially available permeameters and be introduced to various models and approaches for calculating the K_sat values based on field measured data and interpreting the results for on-site system design professionals.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Introduction
8:45-9:45	Theory of saturated hydraulic conductivity
9:45-10:00	Break
10:00-12:00	Methods of measurement
12:00-12:45	Lunch
12:45-2:00	Interpretation of data for onsite systems
2:00-4:30	Field Exercise

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. Aziz Amoozegar, NCSU
Scott Greene, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Terrell Jones, NC DENR
Tom Konsler, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Donnie Newton, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Heath Ward, Guilford Co. Health Dept.

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Soils 250: Matching the System to the Site

August 29, 2007 - Orange County Extension Center, Hillsborough, NC (Cancelled)
November 29, 2007 - Vernon James Research and Extension Center, Plymouth, NC (Cancelled)

Course overview:

This course demonstrates how soil morphological characteristics are used to select the best on-site waste water system for the soil and site.  Participants taking this class will be expected to have basic knowledge on the system types used in North Carolina (Tech 102).  This course will help to develop an advanced ability to match the correct on-site systems with the soil and landscape conditions at a particular site.  This will end up making difficult sites appear less difficult by presenting options that may not always be considered.  Participants will learn how to utilize soil morphology and site conditions to determine the proper long-term acceptance rates (LTARs) and usable soil depths.  This will then allow for the selection of the best technologies for the site.  In order to accomplish this students will be give a series of case studies to work through and determine LTAR, soil depth, site constraints, and eventually system selection.  In this course the student will gain further knowledge in how to make the most efficient use of the available land.

Objectives:

Agenda:

8:00-8:30	Registration
8:30-9:15	Overview of site conditions
9:15-10:00	Overview of soil factors
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-11:15	Identification of limiting factors
11:15-12:00	Systematic approach to determining LTAR
12:00-12:45	Lunch
12:45-3:00	Case studies (work in small groups)
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15- 4:15	Discuss small group results
4:15-4:30	Review concepts of site and soil conditions to system selection

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Joe Lynn, NC DENR
Kevin Neal, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Soils 270: The Science Behind the Soil and Site Rules

December 14, 2007 - Guilford County Extension Center, Greensboro, NC

Course overview:

North Carolina was one of the first states to abandon the “perc” test.  This break with the past, although controversial at the time, has been proven over time to have been the correct move.  But where did the information for the rules come from?  More importantly, now that the rules are being revised why are some of the rules changing?  This class will address these questions.  Furthermore, the class will describe the science and data that lead North Carolina to be on the cutting edge the profession and how the new rules are making use of the latest scientific information during the revision process.  If you plan to continue to work in this profession this class will help you to understand where the rules came from and what changes are in store for the near future. 

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-9:00	Overview of original rules
9:00-9:30	Definitions
9:30-10:00	Rule .1939 Site Evaluation
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-10:45	Rule .1940 Topography
10:45-12:00	Rule .1941 Soil Morphology – Texture Structure
12:00-12:45	Lunch
12:45-1:30	Rule .1941 Soil Morphology – Consistence/Mineralogy
1:30-2:45	Rule .1942 Soil Wetness 2 chroma and redoximorphic features Monitoring methods
2:45-3:00	Break
3:00-3:30	Rule .1943 Soil Depth
3:30-3:45	Rule .1944 Restrictive Horizons
3:45-4:00	Rule .1945 Available Space
4:00-4:15	Rule .1947 Determination of Overall Site Suitability
4:15-4:30	Rule .1948 Reclassification

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Scott Greene, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Joe Lynn, NC DENR
Kevin Neal, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Soils 312: Soils of the Slate Belt

September 7, 2007 - Orange County Extension Center, Hillsborough, NC

Course overview:

Learn about changes in the genesis, distribution, classification and use of soils with the appreciation of a working professional.  Learn how soils in the Slate Belt have formed, and how they vary across a landscape.  Participants will be able to view these soils in a 100 foot long trench that will illustrate the variability of these soils.  We will see where on the landscapes expansive mineralogy occurs and be able to discuss oxyaquic conditions and what they mean to land use planning.  

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-9:15	Geology of Slate Belt
9:15-10:00	Soils of the Slate Belt
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-11:15	Issues related to On-Site Systems in the slate belt
11:15-12:00	Saprolite vs parent material – suitability
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-4:30	Field Trench Mineralogy Wetness Variability to saprolite

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Scott Greene, Guilford Co. Health Dept.
Kevin Neal, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Operation & Maintenance

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O&M 103: Operator Refresher: Drip Irrigation Systems

December 12, 2007 - Raleigh

Overview:

Drip irrigation systems are highly advanced wastewater distribution technologies, but “high tech” has its own unique operational challenges. Join this class and increase your knowledge and confidence with both subsurface and surface dispersal drip irrigation systems for both smaller residential sites and larger community-scale sites. This course will help you take some of the mystery out of how a drip irrigation system works as well as its operation and maintenance.

Who Will Benefit:

Service providers (operators), inspectors, installers, environmental health specialists, engineers, system designers and site evaluators.

Objectives:

1. Participants will improve their understanding of how drip technology works and its components.
2. Participants will be introduced to applying drip irrigation to unconventional sites and discuss assessing potential project sites.
3. Students will know the most common operational problems for wastewater drip irrigation systems understand the maintenance strategies to address operational problems and avoid malfunctions.
4. Students will learn the basics of troubleshooting problems with the principal components of drip irrigation systems and identify the most likely solutions to those problems.

Prerequisites: O&M 100
Expectations: Prior to attending O&M 103, participants are expected to:
1. Be a subsurface system operator, a health department official with drip irrigation system monitoring responsibilities or have similar experience.
2. Understand the basics of inspection and O&M of pressure distribution systems.
3. Be familiar with drip irrigation technology.

Agenda:

8:30am	Welcome Technology Overview Review of Terms Used in Drip Irrigation Technology Drip System Components
10:05	Break
????	Drip System Operation and Maintenance - Generic
11:45	Lunch (Provided at Site)
12:15	Field Visit to above Ground Drip Irrigation Systems at the Training Center American Manufacturing Drip Irrigation Technology O&M Specifics
2:30	Break
2:45	Geoflow Drip Irrigation Technology O&M Specifics Clearstream Drip Irrigation Technology O&M Specifics Example Problem Solving Scenarios - Five Case Studies Questions, Answers, Technology Specific Issues and Summary
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $145
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Instructors:
Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU
Tom Ashton, American Manufacturing Co.
Jack Harman, Wastewater Systems of NC
Todd Harrell, B. B. Hobbs, Inc.
Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension
Wayne Peyton, Clearstream Wastewater Systems, Inc.

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O&M 110:  Introduction to LPP Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

November 28, 2007 - Vernon James Research and Extension Center, Plymouth, NC
December 3, 2007 - Brunswick County Government Complex, Bolivia, NC

Course overview:

All systems require some form of O&M.  Low pressure systems require some specific skills.  These skills will be reviewed in this class and in the field using demonstration systems.  Another important part of the O&M process is the ability to troubleshoot a system.  For this class several scenarios will presented in the field and in the classroom for participants to work through.  Participants will be able to discuss common problems they have observed and potential solutions.

Objectives:

1.     Update and expand their knowledge regarding operator tasks and responsibilities.

2.      Review and expand a step-by-step procedure for conducting a monitoring and inspection visit of an LPP system.

3.      Gain a deeper understanding of dosing systems and controls O&M and learn about options for retrofitting components to correct or avoid problems and facilitate maintenance.

4.      Learn how to accurately evaluate system status, identify changes in system performance over time, determine what, if any, adjustments should be made and understand the effect those adjustments have on the system.

5.      Gain hands-on experience troubleshooting LPP systems using the information learned in the classroom by performing actual system inspections in the field.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Welcome
8:45-9:15	Operator Tasks and Responsibilities
9:15-10:00	LPP Inspection Procedure
10:00-10:15	BREAK
10:15-11:15	Dosing Systems & Controls Inspection for LPP
11:15-12:00	LPP Troubleshooting Part 1
12:00-1:00	LUNCH
1:00-2:00	LPP Troubleshooting Part 2
2:00-4:30	Field
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Nancy Deal, NCSU
Tim Bannister, Tri-County Wastewater Mgt.

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O&M 210: Advanced LPP and Pump System Monitoring and Troubleshooting

December 13, 2007 - Raleigh

Overview:

This one-day training program includes a mix of hands-on instruction in the field and classroom learning for operators, environmental health specialists and installers. The focus is on advanced monitoring and troubleshooting of low-pressure pipe (LPP) systems, but principles are covered for most other pump systems. The classroom sessions will illustrate how to analyze pressure head, dose volume and pump delivery rate problems. Learn in the field when you should increase pressure head, what is and is not proper pump system operation and how to troubleshoot problems before they become failures.

Who Will Benefit:

Service providers (operators), inspectors, installers, environmental health specialists, engineers, system designers and site evaluators.

Objectives:

1. Review an efficient step-by-step process for pump system inspection.
2. Learn about material, tools and methods that are tricks of the trade.
3. Get a better understanding of the relationships among pressure heads, pump delivery rates and dosing volumes (pump drawdowns) and how they affect system function and performance.
4. Learn advanced troubleshooting techniques using the new LPP In-Ground Monitoring Station installed in 2004 that has nine different troubleshooting problems built into it.

Prerequisites:
1. Participants should already be familiar with LPP technology and basic pump system operation.
2. Participants should already be a NC state-certified subsurface system operator or should have an equivalent knowledge base from another state.

Agenda

8:30 am	Welcome and introduction Improved Inspection Procedures (Classroom) Troubleshooting
10:30	Break
10:45	Hands-On Student Activities (Field)
12:00 noon	Lunch
1:00	Field Hands-On Inspection, Troubleshooting and Clogging Remediation • Station #1: Troubleshoot System Performance Using The LPP In-Ground Monitoring Station • Station #2: Field Inspections Of LPP and Pump Systems • Station #3: Clogging Remediation
3:15	Break
3:30	Troubleshooting, Calculations and Reporting (Classroom)
4:25	Summary
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $145
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Instructors:
Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU
Jack & Gwen Dezern, Dezern Backhoe Svc.
Ed Duke, Wake Co. Env. Svcs.
Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension
Brett Martin, Wake Co. Env. Svcs.
Kathy Morris, February Associates, Inc.
Darryl Poe, Durham Co. Health Dept.

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Rules 100: Navigating the Rules

November 30, 2007 - Vernon James Research and Extension Center, Plymouth, NC

Course overview:

This one-day course introduces the rules to the user in such a way as to make them clear and easy to understand.  For all wastewater professionals much of what is done in the field is covered by the state rules.  It is to your advantage to understand what applies and in what situation.  Are there exemptions?  How much lee-way is provided?  These questions and others will be addressed in this class. 

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Introduction
8:45-9:45	Soil and site rules
9:45-10:00	Break
10:00-11:15	Conventional systems
11:15-12:15	Pump systems
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:30	Rule .1970 - pretreatment
2:30-2:45	Break
2:45-3:15	Operations and inspections
3:15-4:00	Innovative and experimental
4:00-4:30	Other applicable rules

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Joe Lynn, NC DENR
Kevin Neal, NC DENR
Gene Young, NC DENR

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Technology

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TECH 100: Basics of On-Site Sewage

December 3, 2007 - Raleigh

Overview:

This one-day course introduces students to the basics of on-site wastewater and it illustrates how septic systems function. The potential public health and environmental impacts of on-site systems are discussed, particularly as they relate to pathogens. The course introduces participants to the local permitting process/system and provides an overview of gravity flow technologies such as the conventional septic system and simple variations of it. The basic principles and practices of environmental health and public health protection are covered.

Who Will Benefit:

Environmental health specialists, health directors and health board members, on-site consultants, engineers, site evaluators, soil scientists, installers, pumpers, service providers.
This 1-day course is Part 1 (the first day) of a three part course series (Tech 100, Install 100 and Install 110) intended to qualify individuals to take the state exam to become Grade Level I Installers.

Objectives:

1. Learn the terms and definitions used to describe different types of on-site systems as well as be able to explain the “whys” to their clients.
2. Learn the scientific principles behind how on-site systems function, where they can be used and what rules, laws and regulations control their usage.
3. Understand the basic gravity flow conventional septic system and simple modifications of it.
4. Learn about various optional trench media options including gravelless trench media that can be sued as a gravel aggregate substitute.
5. Be introduced to the basics of the on-site profession from permitting, to soils, siting, design, installation and inspection as well as operation and maintenance.

Prerequisites:
Prior to attending Tech 100, participants are expected to:
1. Have an interest in learning more about on-site systems, their proper use, and your role in the on-site wastewater profession, in an associated industry or as a concerned citizen.
2. Have reviewed the terms and definitions included in the state sewage rules located on the state’s website at: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/osww_new//images/Rules/1900RulesJune2006.pdf (Note that a current copy of the state on-site sewage rules will also be distributed at the start of this course).
3. One prerequisite might be that you intend to become a Certification Grade Level I installer if you are not already qualified due to prior experience or if you wish to review basics before taking the state exam for Grade Level I installer certification.

Agenda:

8:30 am	Welcome Septic System Function and Operation (Video and Fact Sheets) Introduction to Environmental and Public Health Principles of On-Site Systems and Current Rules
10:30	Break
10:45	Am Septic Systems in the Environment Understanding Conventional Septic Systems
12:00 Noon	Lunch
1:00	Above Ground Working Demonstrations of On-Site Technologies Field Study No. 1 – Wastewater sources (classroom presentation if not at a training site) Field Study No. 2 – Tanks and appurtenances basics (classroom presentation if not at a training site) • Tanks • Outlet Filters • Risers
2:30	Break
2:45	Field Study No. 3 –Basics of Gravity Distribution Technologies (or alternatively classroom presentation if not at a training site) Field Study No. 4 – Gravel trenches and gravelless technologies
4:15	Summary
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Instructors:
Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU
Greg Grimes, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Barbara Hartley-Grimes, NC DENR
Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension
Brett Martin, Wake Co. Env. Svcs.

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Tech 102:  On-site System Technologies

December 4, 2007 - Raleigh, NC
December 11, 2007 - Brunswick County Government Complex, Bolivia, NC (Cancelled)

Course overview:

Nearly 50% of North Carolina's population and 25% of the people in the U.S. use on-site wastewater treatment systems.  The technologies are becoming increasingly more complex resulting in the need for better training.  Are you familiar with the new on-site systems recently approved in North Carolina? How about gravelless trenches, biofilter pretreatment, ATU systems, and improved distribution technologies? In this one-day course, you will expand upon the basics and learn about the complete range of on-site technologies including the most complex systems used in our state.

Objectives:

1.      Participants will be able to explain in general terms the range of on-site systems.

2.      Participants will be able to describe how they function, compare and contrast the important differences between various technologies and explain how they are used for wastewater treatment and dispersal.

3.      Participants will be able to list which technologies can be used where soil or site conditions are limited.  

4.      Participants will be able to list differences in design, installation process and operation needs of these technologies.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30-8:45	Welcome
8:45-12:00	Parts of a Septic System Gravity Systems Pump Systems Advanced Systems
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-4:30	Field Review of Technologies

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Steve Bristow, Wake Co. Env. Svcs.
Greg Grimes, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension

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TECH 200: Septic System Options for Difficult Sites

November 7-8, 2007 - Wilmington
December 5-6, 2007 - Raleigh

Overview:

While a substantial number of new on-site technologies have come into the marketplace in the past 15 years, the utilization of these technologies has been irregular across North America. This two-day short course will help health specialists, on-site consultants, developers, community leaders and landowners learn how to identify the correct solutions to match with difficult site conditions. The student will learn how to identify what are the most appropriate technologies and testing methods to help find solutions for difficult sites.

Who Will Benefit:

Environmental health specialists, soil scientists, developers, builders, on-site consultants, engineers, highly interested landowners, community decision-makers

Objectives:

1. Participants will learn how to dissect and understand limitations due to landscape position or topography, soil morphology (texture, structure or mineralogy limitations), soil wetness, soil depth, restrictive horizons, limited space, and horizontal setbacks.
2. Students will identify possible options (best management practices) for each of these different types of site and soil limitations.
3. Through the use of small group exercises and case studies students will learn from the real-life experiences of others who have dealt successfully with difficult sites.

Prerequisites:
Prior to attending Tech 200, participants are expected to:
1. Understand basic terms, definitions and concepts in on-site wastewater as well as have been introduced to on-site systems siting, design, installation, inspection, operation and maintenance.
2. Understand the basics of soil properties and how they influence land suitability for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
3. Understand the technologies used in on-site wastewater including pump systems, pressure distribution technologies and advanced pretreatment technologies.

Agenda:

	DAY 1
8:30 am	Welcome And Introduction Work Individually To Develop a Case-Study Problem Scenario of a Difficult Site Overview for Dealing with Difficult Sites
10:15	Break
10:30	Septic System Options for Difficult Sites Overcoming Topographic and Other Site Constraints
12:00 Noon	Lunch (Provided) Small Group Exercise during Lunch (4-6 People per Group)
1:00	Overcoming Topographic and Other Site Constraints (CONTINUED) Solutions for Soil Morphology Limitations Working With Soil Wetness Conditions
3:00	Dealing With Shallow Soils and Restrictive Hoizons
4:30	Adjourn
	DAY 2
8:30 Am	Navigating the Rules Consultants and Site Planning
10:30	Break
10:45	Am Matching the System to the Site Introduction to Example Problem Soils/Sites (About 15 Sites)
12:00 Noon	Lunch (Provided)
1:00	Faculty Identifies Group Member Who Will Provide Assessment of Site for the 15 Sites Entire Group Works Further To Finish Solving the Participant’s Problem Sites and Scenarios
3:00	Break
3:15	Small Groups Each Present a “Difficult Site” Scenario to the Entire Class Summary: Matching the System to the Site and Soil Limitations
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $265
Credit: 12 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Instructors:
Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU
Jim Beeson, Soil & Env. Consultants
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension

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Tech 220: Remote Systems

October 5, 2007- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, Fletcher, NC

Course overview:

If you are involved in subdivision planning, you already know that off-site or remote systems are gaining in popularity. This course is your best opportunity to learn the basics of off-site systems and discuss case studies that illustrate good, working designs as well as some problem areas. You will understand the permitting process from the planning stage to the final inspection, and you will get a good overview of design and O&M issues. During the field component, you will visit a site with a working remote system.

Agenda:

8:00 am	Registration
8:30	Welcome
8:45	Remote Systems: Where we’ve been and where we’re going.
9:15	Planning Strategies and Smart Design
9:45	Break
10:00	Permitting, Responsibilities, and Legal Issues
10:30	Construction Issues
11:00	Operation and Maintenance Case Studies
11:30	Off-sites from the developer’s perspective
12:00	Lunch
1:00-4:30	Field  Smart Design – Operator Friendly

Fee: $135
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Instructors:
Dr. David Lindbo, NCSU
Alan Clapp, Orange Co. Health Dept.
Bert Mills, Orange Co. Health Dept.

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Design and Engineering

The Design Short Course Series delves into the the many aspects of designing a successful on-site wastewater treatment system. For entry level designers, the assessment and development of wastewater treatment solutions may be perceived as simplistic. After all, what can be complicated about the “age-old” septic system? However, as simple as one may perceive the problem to be, the solution is often a complex effort to blend design with unique site conditions and regulatory constraints. This short course series addresses topics ranging from basic design approaches to the most sophisticated engineering aspects of these systems and shares the professional experiences of a number of highly competent, successful wastewater engineers. Course presentations will also address the relationship between designers and installers and the design plans necessary to facilitate successful system installation.

Design Series Instructors
*Instructors vary with each course & location

Dr. Mike Hoover, NCSU Andy Adams, Orange Co. Health Dept. Trish Angoli, NC DENR Vic D’Amato, Arcadis Greg Grimes, Orange Co. Health Dept. Jack Harman, Wastewater Systems of NC

Tom Konsler, Orange Co. Health Dept. Grace Lawrence, NC Coop. Extension Joe Lynn, NC DENR Kathy Morris, February Associates, Inc. David Swinney, Albemarle Reg. Health Svcs. Joe West, Harnett Co. Health Dept.

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Design 100: Principles of Gravity System Design

September 13, 2007 - Raleigh
October 8, 2007 - Town of Nags Head Fire Station 16 (Cancelled)

Overview:

Advance your knowledge about on-site system design for gravity distribution systems. The focus of this course is on systems with gravel trenches and alternative trenches using gravelless media technologies. You will learn about the interaction between critical siting and design parameters and understand the pros and cons of various trench media. The design of both parallel distribution and serial distribution systems will be addressed. You will be introduced to a new 10-step process for on-site wastewater system design called “The 10 Commandments of Design.” Students will work in small groups using these ten steps to produce designs of typical gravity distribution on-site systems.

Who Will Benefit:

Environmental Health Specialists and Interns who have completed the state DEH Centralized Intern Training program, septic system installers, site evaluators, soil scientists and individuals conducting septic system layouts.

Objectives:

1. Participants will gain a working knowledge of engineering perspectives and design approaches for gravity flow on-site wastewater treatment systems.
2. Participants will be introduced to the “10 Commandants of Design.”
3. Students will use design principles and steps for conventional and modified conventional systems including systems using other alternative trench media.
4. Students will learn how to coordinate the siting-design-permitting process that is so critical to successful project completion.
5. Participants will learn how to move efficiently from the schematic (or scoping) development phase to the design development phase of a project.

Prerequisites:
Prior to attending Design 100, participants are expected to:
1. Have attended Tech 100 and 102 short courses and the Soils 100 short course in the NC Academy; or to possess equivalent knowledge and familiarity with on-site wastewater concepts and technologies (at an introductory level).
2. Have read Chapters 4 and 5 in the North Carolina On-Site Wastewater Guidance Manual.
3. Have completed the On-Site Wastewater Module of the OSWS Centralized Intern Training program, if employed by a local health department.

Agenda:

8:30 am	Welcome Principles of Site Evaluation and Design Design Components and System Parameters – Conventional Systems
9:40	Break
9:55	Modified Conventional Systems Including Fill Systems and Trench Media Options The 10 Design Commandments (10-Step Design Process) Introduction to Student Design Examples
12:00 noon	Lunch
1:00	Students Work in Small Groups on Design Example Problem Sets
3:00	Break
3:15	Faculty review of student design problems Summary
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $145
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Design 200: Designing On-Site System Layouts

Laying the Ground Work for On-Site Systems

September 14, 2007 - Raleigh
October 9, 2007 - Town of Nags Head Fire Station 16 (Cancelled)

Overview:

Practical exercises include system design where there is limited space, physical site constraints, or soil issues. Challenge and enhance your skills by learning about design solutions using “smart layout” principles.

Who Will Benefit:

Environmental Health Specialists and Interns who have completed the state DEH Centralized Intern Training program, septic system installers, site evaluators, soil scientists and individuals conducting septic system layouts.

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify and evaluate non-soil site constraints such as topography and man-made boundaries.
2. Participants will understand simple techniques for efficient layout of on-site systems.
3. Students become knowledgeable regarding field data collection during system layout for both construction or design purposes.
4. Students will learn how to prepare basic site layout diagrams.
5. Participants will learn how to move efficiently from the schematic (or scoping) development phase to the design development phase of a project.

Prerequisites:

Prior to attending Design 200, participants are expected to:
1. Have attended Tech 100 and 102 short courses and the Soils 100 short course in the NC Academy; or to possess equivalent knowledge and familiarity with on-site wastewater concepts and technologies (at an introductory level).
2. Have read Chapters 4 and 5 in the North Carolina On-Site Wastewater Guidance Manual.
3. Have a working knowledge of the basic 10 steps involved in on-site system design. OR
4. Have completed the On-Site Wastewater Module of the OSWS Centralized Intern Training program if employed by a local health department.

Agenda:

8:30 am	Welcome Topography, Layouts and Equipment (Classroom Introduction)
9:40	Break
9:55	Field Demonstration of Layout Principles and Process
12:00	Lunch
1:00	Field Layout Exercise (Students Work in Small Groups)
3:00	Break
3:15	Faculty Review of Student Field Layouts Summary
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $145
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Design 210: Design of Flow Equalization Systems Using Time Dosing

October 10, 2007 - Town of Nags Head Fire Station 16 (Cancelled)

Overview:

Flow equalization and time dosing are especially useful for facilities that routinely have peak flows on one or two days a week and then little or no use for the rest of the week. These can include churches, flea markets, race tracks, some schools and other similar types of facilities. Flow from high water use days is stored in an oversized pump tank and then metered out to the drainfield in small doses throughout the week using time dosing. You will learn how flow equalization technology can save space, reduce drainfield area requirements and sometimes allow facility expansions without increasing the drainfield size. Case study designs will be presented and you will design a small flow equalization system yourself. Float and control setup will also be addressed. The new state OSWS “Flow Equalization Innovative Approval” and their answers to FAQs will improve your understanding of how to use this technology with greater confidence.

Who Will Benefit:

Environmental health staff, engineers and other system designers, site evaluators, soil scientists, installers and operators.

Objectives:

1. Prepare a design of a small flow equalization (FE) system for a typical facility using correct formulas and calculations.
2. List the most important system components (including tank specifications, float and timer controls, drainfield size and other components, etc) needed for a FE system as well as describe their purpose and function.
3. Setup the initial float and timer control components for flow equalization systems as well as identify and solve some typical FE system setup and startup problems.
4. List the most important elements of CA and OP permits for FE systems.

Prerequisites:
1. Understand the basics of pump system design and have related field experience, or
2. Have attended the SOP Pump Workshop or other similar pump design workshop.

Agenda

8:30 am	Welcome Overview System Parameters
10:10	Break
10:25	Design of Small FE Systems Using the State Innovative Approval Document Introduction to Student FE Design Problem
12:00 Noon	Lunch
1:00	Students Continue Work on Design Problem Design of Larger or More Complicated FE Systems
2:00	Break
2:15	Faculty Review of Student Design Problem Small Group Hands-On Activities Stations: 1. Control Panels 2. Dosing System Set-Up and Start Up Course Summary, Questions and Answers
4:30	Adjourn

Fee: $145
Credit: 6 hours
Class Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Design 220: Pump System Design

October 11, 2007 - Town of Nags Head Fire Station 16

Overview:

Learn how to design pump systems for sewage or effluent transport or for improved distribution to drainfield components. This one-day course will teach you how to design grinder pump systems and size effluent pump systems to overcome elevation difficulties or to pump effluent to off-site areas. You will learn how to design pump to D-box and pressure manifold technologies.

Agenda