Advanced Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Operation and Maintenance Workshop

October 15-16, 2008

Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center

Spring Hill, Tennessee

Overview:

Tennessee has proposed a rule change that will allow the use of residential-scale advanced wastewater treatment systems.  Please note that this rule change is PROPOSED, and is not yet in effect.  It is anticipated that manufacturers of aerobic treatment units (ATUs) and packed-bed media filters will be looking for Tennessee-based representatives to serve this new market.  If the proposed rule change is implemented, homeowners with advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems will be required to maintain an O&M contract with approved service providers.  This two-day workshop will provide the information needed to inspect, operate and maintain advanced wastewater treatment systems.

Who Should Attend?

• Those who are interested in becoming residential advanced wastewater treatment system service providers or who are interested in representing a manufacturer of advanced onsite wastewater treatment technologies.
• Installers who want to learn more about how these advanced systems operate.
• Soil Scientists and other environmental professionals who work in the onsite wastewater treatment area.
• Engineers and designers who need a better understanding of how to design these systems for easy maintenance and longevity.

Sponsors:

The University of Tennessee, Center for Decentralized Wastewater Management

Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT)

Tennessee Onsite Wastewater Association (TOWA)

TDEC-Division of Ground Water Protection

Agenda: 

The training materials used for this course were developed by the Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT) and have been adapted for specific use in Tennessee. 

 Instructors:

• Roxanne Groover, Executive Director, Florida Onsite Wastewater Association.
• John R. Buchanan, Ph.D., P. E.,  Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Decentralized Wastewater Management, Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science Department, The University of Tennessee.

 Registration Fees:

Registration Procedure:

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged – we need to know how much food to order and how many handouts to publish.  Please fill out the attached form and mail it to the listed address, fax to the below listed number, or send an email to John Buchanan with your information.  Pre-payment of the registration fee is not required.

Directions to the Workshop:

This course is being conducted at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center near Spring Hill, Tennessee.  From I-65 South, take Exit 53 (Highway 396 - Saturn Parkway - Spring Hill/Columbia).  Go approximately 4.5 miles to Highway 31 - Spring Hill/Columbia exit.  This exit will immediately split - take the Columbia exit to Highway 31S.  Go approximately 1.2 miles on Highway 31S to the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center on the left.  Follow the signs back to the Onsite Training Center.

For More Information:

Contact John Buchanan at jbuchan7@utk.edu or at (865) 974-7266.  Please visit our website at http://onsite.tennessee.edu

Registration Form:

Name:

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Company or Employer:                                                          Title:

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Street Address or Box Number:

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City, State, Zip

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Phone Number:

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Email Address:

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Any Dietary Restrictions?

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Please make checks payable to the University of Tennessee.

Please return registration to:

            Center for Decentralized Wastewater Management

            John Buchanan

2506 E. J. Chapman Drive

Knoxville, TN 37996-4531

Or by fax at (865) 974-4514