Biosolids Land Applier Certification Training Day 1: Part 1

Introduction to biosolids management according to US regulation laws, and an introduction to pathogen control

What you'll learn

Learn about the history of working with biosolids

Explore exciting approach to enhance agricultural production with biosolid sludge

Understand the federal regulations for biosolids land application: Title 40 of the US Code of Federal Regulations Part 503

Learn about Class A and B pathogens and how to properly contain them

Requirements

Highschool level understanding of math; recommended you have at least a basic calculator

Highschool level understanding of biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences

Description

Part 1 of Day 1 of this certification course!Every year, water reclamation facilities generate tens of millions of tons of organic residuals known as sewage sludge. The question of what to do with this material remains a financial and public health challenge for water utilities, government health agencies and other environmental and public-policy stakeholders. Given the legal ban on ocean disposal and the exorbitant costs associated with landfilling and incineration, residuals recycling (or beneficial use) has become the financially preferred option for sewage sludge management.In the United States (US), sewage sludge recycling is a regulatory process that is defined by Title 40 of the US Code of Federal Regulation Part 503 Subpart B (Part 503). The first step in this process is the legally-recognized transformation of sewage sludge into biosolids. By regulatory definition, biosolids are sewage sludge that meets the nationally-recognized quality requirements necessary for environmental recycling.Biosolids beneficial use represents a new and exciting approach to enhance agricultural production, combat climate change and achieve environmental sustainability. A new technical series narrated by Dr. Mike McFarland explores the myriad options for recycling biosolids to protect ecological resources and enhance food security. An excellent course for those seeking land applier certification.In Day 1, Part 1 of this online course, Dr. McFarland will focus on the following topics:Biosolids Management OverviewBasics of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Pathogen Control ProtocolsUpdated Instructor Contact No: 01- 435-994-0905There is a supplementary workbook we highly recommend people get to go along with the lecture under the title: "Biosolids Land Applier Certification" by Dr. Michael J. McFarland, PE, BCEE. It can be found on the instructor's website and Amazon page.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Introductory Quiz: Answers and Explanations

Lecture 3 Biosolids Management Overview

Section 2: Basics of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Lecture 4 Intro to the Basics of Title 40 of the CFR

Lecture 5 Pollutant Limits Part 1

Lecture 6 Pollutant Limits Part 2

Lecture 7 Pollutant Limits Part 3

Lecture 8 Day 1 Quiz 2: Pollutants Review Answers and Explanations

Section 3: Pathogen Control Protocols

Lecture 9 Introduction to Pathogen Control Classes

Lecture 10 Class A Pathogen Control

Lecture 11 Class B Pathogen Control

Lecture 12 Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens (PSRP)

Lecture 13 PSRP Class B Restrictions

Lecture 14 Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR)

Lecture 15 Day 1 Quiz 3: Answers and Explanations

Anyone seeking to complete the biosolids land applier level I and/or II certification exam,Those who own land, work in agriculture, etc., who want simple, cost effective approaches to successful biosolids waste management