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2019 11-20-19, Iron & Manganese, Acton
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Category: Events

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.  IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW OR CONACT MWWA.

If there are any registration cancellations we will contact individuals on the waitlist in the order that they were received.

MWWA EDUCATION SEMINAR

UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING IRON & MANGANESE

Course ID # MWWA 11-003

This half day class will review the chemistry and occurrences of iron and manganese and provide an overview of the treatment technologies of media, membrane and biological filtration.   There will also be a discussion about options for residuals handling.  Attendees will be given the opportunity to take part in an optional afternoon tour of the Acton iron and manganese treatment plant.  A total of 3.0 TCHs (Training Contact Hours) will be issued.

Learning Objectives:

  • To become familiar with the occurrence of both iron and manganese in Massachusetts public water systems.
  • To understand the chemistry of iron and manganese and the problems associated with each.
  • To learn about the advantages/disadvantages of the various treatment options.
  • To discuss the problems and possible solutions of handling and disposal of iron and manganese residuals.
  • To review a case study of the treatment experiences of Franklin, MA

LOCATION:

Acton Public Safety Building

371 Main St.  Acton, MA 01720

DATE:

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

TIME:

8:30 AM – 12:15 PM (optional afternoon tour of Acton Treatment Plant)

INSTRUCTORS:

Richard Protasowicki, P.E., Vice President, Wright-Pierce

Derek Belanger, P.E., Project Engineer, Tighe & Bond Inc.

James Cray, P.E., Project Manager, Wright-Pierce

Laurie Ruszala, P.E., Superintendent., Franklin Water & Sewer Dept.

 

AGENDA:

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Registration & Introductions

 

8:45 AM  – 9:15 AM

Regulations, Occurrence, Health Effects & Chemistry of Iron and Manganese (R. Protasowicki)

 

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Overview of Treatment Options (R. Protasowicki)

  • Sequestration
  • Pressure Media (e.g. Greensand Plus™)
  • Membrane Filtration

 

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Break

 

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Biological Filtration (D. Belanger)

 

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Residuals:  Handling and Disposal Options (J. Cray)

 

11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Case Study – Franklin, MA (L. Ruszala)

 

12:00 PM– 12:15 PM

Conclusions, Assessment Questions & Course Evaluations

 

1:00 PM

Optional Tour of the Action Water Treatment Plant

MWWA/UAP Members: $75  Non-Members: $135

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs.  TCHs and Course Certifications will not be issued until full payment is received.

To register online, please click 2019 11-20-19, Iron & Manganese, Acton2019 11-20-19, Iron & Manganese, Acton WAITLIST

To mail/fax back registration, please click  HERE for the event flyer.

Contact: Daniel Laprade, [email protected], 413-883-7030