This one-day seminar is designed to give the participant an overview of wastewater collection systems and how they are designed, constructed and maintained. Subjects include types of collection systems, collection system components, safety considerations, system inspection, maintenance techniques and lift station operation and maintenance.
At the conclusion of this workshop, the participant will be able to:
1. Understand the purpose of collection systems and how they are designed.
2. List and describe the different types of collection systems and the advantages of each.
3. Identify the components of a collection system and the materials used in their construction.
4. Describe how to perform collection system inspection and testing tasks such as closed-circuit TV, manhole inspections and smoke testing.
5. Describe how to effectively clean collection system pipes.
6. Identify some of the different repair and rehabilitation techniques used in collection systems.
7. Discuss the basic operation of collection system pumps and lift stations
8. Recognize the hazards and how to work safely in and around a collection system.
9. Successfully complete the knowledge test with a score of 70%
Course Instructor: Glynn Stoffel, CET
President of GLS Environmental Associates, a full service training and operations consulting company serving the water utility sector.
Glynn served from 1994 until 2004 as the Utility Maintenance Superintendent of the AnneArundelCounty (Md.) department of Public Works, where he was responsible for managing, maintaining and upgrading the County's 1100 mile water distribution system.
Prior to 1994, he was Manager of Anne Arundel County's Collection System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Division.
His experience in water and wastewater systems has evolved through a structured progression of job activities which included plumbing, industrial well drilling, equipment operation, system maintenance, plant operation, and utility maintenance management.
EDUCATION: B.S., cum laude, University of Baltimore, 1991. Business Administration;
Anne ArundelCommunity College, 1984. Civil Engineering Technology.
LICENSES and CERTIFICATES: CET (Certified Environmental Trainer); State of Maryland Operator Certifications in both Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution.
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