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| How To Operate Your Lagoon Workshop July 8, 2008 CANCELLED |
6/19/2008 |
| The "How To Operate Your Lagoon" Workshop scheduled for July 8, 2008 in Conrad/Brady has been CANCELLED and will be rescheduled in 2009. |
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| CANCELLED "WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS" Workshop in Butte July 17, 2008 |
6/19/2008 |
| The WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS Workshop in Butte scheduled for July 17, 2008 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled for 2009 by Bill Bahr at DEQ. |
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| CROSS CONNECTION SPECIALIST COURSE JUNE 24-26, 2008 |
6/16/2008 |
| DON'T MISS this THREE day seminar on JUNE 24-26th, 2008. It will familiarize you with all aspects of Cross Connection and Backflow problems with water distribution systems either commercial or home applications. Topics will include: backflow mechanism, definition of cross connection, causes of backflow, backflow control, hazard classification and control, methods of backflow control and maintenance and testing procedures. You will understand the basic components of a Cross Connection Program for water utilities and distribution systems. The course will be taught by Ray Hedglin and Barry Carter who has over 23 years experience and has instructed the course in California. Class size limited.
CECs: 2.0 Water SPECIAL FEE: $200.00
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| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's Course July 21-25, 2008 |
6/11/2008 |
| This 4-day course plus a 5th day for ABPA Exam will be comprised of lectures and guided exercises in wet lab that provides understanding of the field testing methods. Various types of cross-connections will be discussed. This course is being offered through the American Backflow Prevention Association, a backflow tester certification organization. Certification (ABPA) requirements include successful passing of both the written and performance examinations. More information will be forthcoming. Look for a brochure in March 2008.
The 4-day refresher training session will be combined with the Basic Course above and is designed for those already CERTIFIED as Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers needing renewal of their certification (every 3 years). It will include a review of the testing procedures on the RP, DC, PVB, and SVB. There will be testing procedures on the Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB). Recertification (ABPA) requirements include successful passing of both the refresher written and performance examinations. For details on this Refresher course, contact METC
CECs: 3.0 DUAL
Basic Course FEE: $590.00 plus $85.00 ABPA Exam fee
Refresher Course FEE: $540.00 or $125 per day plus $85.00 Exam fee
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| MANAGING YOUR BIOSOLIDS WORKSHOP CANCELLED!! |
6/4/2008 |
| This one day seminar scheduled for JUNE 11th, 2008 has been CANCELLED and will be rescheduled to review biosolids regulations, Montana biosolids projects, solids handling processes, and other related aspects of dealing with wastewater and water treatment plant residuals. The seminar will include on-site visits to the Bozeman WWTP and land application site. CECs: 0.8 Wastewater FEE: $80.00
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| 2008 2nd Quarter Training Announcement |
4/24/2008 |
| The 2nd Quarter Training Announcement and NewsNotes should be MAILED OUT on Approximately 5-1-08 to all operators and other interested environmental professionals. If you do not receive your copy by the 15th call Gary at 406-265-3763 or 406-945-4698 (cell) to receive a copy. |
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| 2008 Summer School Brochure |
4/24/2008 |
| The 2008 Summer School Brochure has been printed and should be mailed out around the First of May. If for some reason you do not recieve a copy call Gary at 406-265-3763 0r 406-945-4698 (cell)!! |
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| 2008 12th Annual SUMMER WATER & WASTEWATER SCHOOL |
4/24/2008 |
| ThESE annual two-day Summer School events May 21st & 22nd at Helena COT Donaldson Campus are designed for both entry-level and experienced operators and managers. They will feature an array of water and wastewater related topics and presentations, including wells and lagoons to chlorination & disinfection of water treatment facilities. Preventive maintenance, safety, more on pumps and current regulations are a few other examples of topics to be covered.
This school is not a school to prepare operators for the Certification Exam. However, Exam Prep sessions put on by MRWS and MT DEQ are scheduled for each Summer School day.
Exam prep sessions will take place concurrently with the regular CEC training sessions.
NOTE: No CEC’s will be offered for the Exam Prep Training.
PLUS “Water Sector Incident Command System (ICS) Training” Workshop –HELENA COT, May 21st 8:00am to 5:00pm To be held in conjunction with the 12th Annual Summer School at the U of M Helena College Of Technology Donaldson Campus, 1115 N. Roberts St, off of Prospect Ave. Call METC to have brochure and/or the DRAFT SUMMER SCHOOL CEC AGENDA emailed to you.
TO REGISTER for the Summer School or the ICS/NIMS Training go to the following website : www.msun.edu/grants/metc or call Gary at METC office 406-265-3763 or Cell 406-945-4698 email: metc@msun.edu
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| DO NOT MISS THE MAY 7TH SAMPLING, LAB QA/QC WORKSHOP |
4/23/2008 |
| DO NOT MISS The May 7th Sampling, Laboratory QA/QC Workshop in Helena. This one-day seminar is intended to help current MPDES & Water Treatment Plants permit holders maintain compliance with current permit requirements. Sessions will include laboratory QA/QC practices, sampling programs, developing water quality standards, TMDLs, surface and ground water permit requirements, and other related topics. All WWTP & WTP facilities with laboratory personnel, along with lab staff from state or private testing labs, should participate in this workshop to learn how to maintain compliance with federally mandated test requirements.
Call Gary at 406-265-3763 or 945-4698 (cell)to register.
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| 2008 BACKFLOW NEWS UPDATE. |
4/2/2008 |
The Montana Environmental Training Center (METC/MSUN), Havre, has CHANGED THE DATE for it’s annual weeklong training course at the Great Falls Fire Training Center to be APRIL 14th - 18th, 2008 for the Backflow Prevention Assembly Combined TESTER'S and REFRESHER Course (See Quarterly Training). The course provides the opportunity to those individuals interested in becoming certified or recertified as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester through the American Backflow Prevention Association. ABPA is an international organization that focuses on public health and drinking water protection through cross-connection and backflow prevention. Barry Carter again will be the instructor with Ray Hedglin assisting.
The ABPA Certification Program assists the administrative authority in assuring that individuals acting as backflow prevention assembly testers are receiving the proper training and can demonstrate their understanding of that training in a validated examination process.
The value of the ABPA Certification to a tester is that they can possess a certificate which demonstrates their understanding of the basic need-to-know criteria and the ability to perform a field test of backflow assembly.
For further information on this spring (Great Falls), summer (Kalispell), or fall's (Billings) course dates, cost, and who should attend, call METC at 406-265-3763 or click on the Prevention Assembly Tester's Course, or the Quarterly Training for APRIL 2008, July 2008, or October 2008. For the APRIL 2008 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course "Brochure" with the Registration Form WILL BE MAILED OUT TO ALL OPERATORS AND BACKFLOWM TESTERS on March 7th just click on the link below.
Click here to view the Course Brochure
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| DON'T MISS THE 16th ANNUAL KALISPELL SPRING SCHOOL |
3/4/2008 |
| DON'T MISS THE 16TH ANNUAL KALISPELL SPRING SCHOOL, MARCH 12th-14th. This annual two and a half day training session designed for both entry-level and experienced operators and managers. An array of topics range from wells and lagoons to process control of water treatment and activated sludge facilities. Preventive Maintenance, safety, and current regulations are other examples of topics to be covered. CLICK ON AGENDA BELOW to download a "DRAFT" COPY of the planned agenda for the Kalispell Spring School. This is not a school to prepare operators for the Certification Exam. However, an “Exam Prep Session” will be offered by MRWS for those planning to take the examination following Spring School on March 16th. (Advanced surface water operators are encouraged to attend other seminars better designed to meet their needs.) TO PRE-REGISTER Just call 406-265-3763, send in registration form from the brochure which can be downloaded as a pdf file, or register ON-LINE by clicking Quarterly Training to the left, then click March, then the date ie 12th, and then click registration bar at bottom. |
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| 2008 Spring School for Kalispell & Billings Brochure |
2/29/2008 |
| The Kalispell and Billings Spring Schools Brochure was mailed out 2/22/08 to all certified water & wastewater operators and other interested persons on our general mailing list. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, please call us at 406-265-3763, or click "Contact Us" to the left of screen, or email us at metc@msun.edu. |
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| 2008 Calendar to be MAILED OUT this week |
12/26/2007 |
| The 2008 Training Calendar has been printed on December 21st and will be MAILED OUT this week to all certified water and wastewater operaters and other environmental professionals by IPS in Great Falls before JANUARY 1st. The calendar is also available as a pdf download on the website. Just click on "NEWS" on left side of home page, and then click on download 2008 Calendar. The Quarterly Training section will be updated by mid January. Also the 1st Quarter Training Announcement and NewsNotes has been posted to the website in both the NEWS and Quarterly Training sections as of TODAY. Thank you for your anticipation and patience. |
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| CANCELED PUMPS WORKSHOP |
12/1/2007 |
| The Pumps Workshop scheduled for December 12th, 3007 has been CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT DECEMBER 2008. Check out the 2008 METC Training Calendar which should be in the mail by January 1st for more details. Any questions, please call Gary Hall at METC (406) 265-3763 Office or 945-4698 Cell. Thank you for your interest in this course. |
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| RESCHEDULED Discharge Permit, Lab QA/QC Practices and Compliance Workshop |
11/26/2007 |
| The DISCHARGE PERMIT, LAB QA/QC COMPLIANCE AND PRACTICE WORKSHOP IS RESCHEDULED TO NEXT MAY 7th,2008 IT WILL BE A DUAL CEC COURSE for both Water and Wastewater Operators. It will be renamed SAMPLING, MONITORING, AND LABORATORY PROCEDURES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS. CHECK OUT THE 2ND QUARTER 2008 TRAINING ANNOUNCE FOR AN UPDATED AGENDA. This one-day seminar is intended to help current MPDES permit holders maintain compliance with current permit requirements. Sessions will include laboratory QA/QC practices, sampling programs, developing water quality standards, TMDLs, surface and ground water permit requirements, and other related topics. All WWTP facilities with laboratory personnel, along with lab staff from state or private testing labs, should participate in this workshop to learn how to maintain compliance with federally mandated test requirements. |
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| BILLINGS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTERS COURSE OCT 8-11, 2007 |
9/7/2007 |
| The Montana Environmental Training Center (METC/MSUN), Havre, has scheduled it’s first weeklong training course in Billings at the Billings Utility Service Center on October 8 - 11th, 2007. The course provides the opportunity to those individuals interested in becoming certified as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester through the American Backflow Prevention Association. ABPA is an international organization that focuses on public health and drinking water protection through cross-connection and backflow prevention. Barry Carter will be the instructor along with help from Ray Hedglin. The ABPA Certification Program assists the administrative authority in assuring that individuals acting as backflow prevention assembly testers are receiving the proper training and can demonstrate their understanding of that training in a validated examination process. The value of the ABPA Certification to a tester is that they can possess a certificate which demonstrates their understanding of the basic need-to-know criteria and the ability to perform a field test of backflow assembly. For further information on this fall's or next spring's course dates, cost, and who should attend, call METC at 406-265-3763 or click on the Prevention Assembly Tester's Course, the Tester Refresher Course, or the Quarterly Training for October 2007. For the Fall 2007 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course "Brochure" with the Registration Form WAS MAILED OUT TO ALL OPERATORS AND BACKFLOWM TESTERS on Sept 7th just click on the link below.
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| 74th ANNUAL FALL WATER SCHOOL SEPT 24-27,2007 |
9/6/2007 |
| The 74th ANNUAL FALL WATER SCHOOL will be held in Bozeman, September 24 through 17, 2007. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Environmental Training Center, Montana State University (MSU) College of Engineering, and the MSU Montana Water Center co-sponsor the Fall Water School. This school is designed for entry level and experienced operators and managers. There will be four plus tracks run concurrently for water and wastewater system operators including Exam Prep Training. It will be the individual operator's choice to select classes that relate to his or her professional or system needs. Some classes will be offered in joint (DUAL CECs) session as they are applicable to all systems. Water and wastewater examinations will be administered separately by MT DEQ Certificatiion Office on Friday September 28th. The Mike Certalic Award is presented at Fall Water School to a water or wastewater operator in attendance. The 2007 Mike Certalic Award will be awarded on Thurs morning before adjourning. TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE ONLY BY CONTACTING MSU-BOZEMAN EXTENDED UNIVERSITY 406-994-6683. DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE WITH METC. For the FALL School Brochure with Registration Form and the FALL School Agenda or Exam Prep Agenda Click on the links below. |
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| YELLOW BAY 07 SCHOOL A GREAT SUCCESS!! |
9/4/2007 |
| The 17th Annual Yellow Bay seminar featured Paul Klopping from Corvallis, Oregon for the 5th consecutive year. The weather cooperated beautifully for the 30 dedicated wastewater professionals that gathered at this scenic University of Montana biological research station situated on the shore of Flathead Lake. The theme for this year's seminar was, "Improving WWTP Performance ... A Process Optimization Workshop and Biological Nutrient Removal Part 2". This 2 1/2 day workshop allowed operators the opportunity to apply advanced wastewater treatment principles to improving the performance of their plants back home. Along with review of the essential principles of biological treatment of domestic wastes, innovative operator practices were discussed and biological nutrient treatment processes were expanded over previous years. The class also provided laboratory exercises involving microscopic sludge examination and assessment and process control tests. Paul Klopping always manages to bring classroom discussion to a level that operators can relate to and bring to bear at their facilities. The relaxed setting and class format allows other workshop participants to provide new perspectives, too. For 17 years, the Yellow Bay workshops have brought dignified and exceptional speakers to Montana for the benefit of our advanced WWTPs and lagoon systems. This year was one of the best, yet. |
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| DILLON LAGOON WORKSHOP IS A GO! |
8/8/2007 |
| The "How To Operate Your Lagoon Workshop" in Dillon on aUGUST 15TH is DEFINITELY A GO! Registration starts at 7:45am and class goes from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Classroom portion will be at the Swysgood Technology Center, UofM Western, 710 S. Atlantic. There will be a tour of the Dillon WW lagoons in the afternoon. Speaker will be Bill Bahr, MT DEQ. BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP, either On-Line, Form from 3rd Quarter Training Announcement, or call Gary at METC (406) 265-3763 (office) or (406) 945-4698 (cell). |
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| BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE YELLOW BAY WORKSHOP SOON!! |
7/20/2007 |
THE YELLOW BAY 17th Annual Advanced Wastewater Training on Flathead Lake, is "AUGUST 28-30, 2007". Be sure to register by Tuesday the 21st. The brochures will be mailed out by 07/31/07. If for some reason you do not recieve one and would like to pre-register for the workshop, call, email, or contact us online and we would be happy to send you one. Click on link below to download a copy of the Yellow Bay Workshop Brochure.
Click here to download the brochure |
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| GLENDIVE LAGOON WORKSHOP IS A GO! |
7/19/2007 |
| The "How To Operate Your Lagoon Workshop" in Glendive on July 26th is DEFINITELY A GO! Registration starts at 7:30am and class goes from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Classroom portion will be at the Comfort Inn Glendive, 1610 N. Merrill Ave. (406) 365-6000. There will be a tour of the Glendive WW lagoons in the afternoon. Speaker will be Bill Bahr, MT DEQ. BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP, either On-Line, Form from 3rd Quarter Training Announcement, or call Gary at METC (406) 265-3763 (office) or (406) 945-4698 (cell). If you can't make this one, check out the Dillon Lagoon Workshop on the 15th of August. |
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| 11th Annual Summer School A Success. |
7/18/2007 |
| This 2-day school was held at the UofM Helena COT Airport Campus building on June 20th & 21st. PLUS “Water Sector Incident Command System (ICS) Training” Workshop June 20th 8:00am to 5:00pm was held in conjunction with the Summer School Both were a great success with certified water and wastewater operators AND those planning to take certification exams in attendance. A day long session was included for DUAL Continuing Education Credits. The evening session was devoted to small system well water treatment topics and regulations,accomodating Class 5 certified operators. The next morning stressed wastewater treatment topics and regulations. There was local on-site water and wastewater system tours in the morning to Helena 10 Mile Water Plant. and then the Helena Wastewater Treatment Plant. A Concurrent Exam Prep session on both days for those preparing for exams was available (No CECs). The Certification exam took place on Friday the 22nd. More information will be forthcoming. |
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| RESCHEDULED "Wastewater Collections Systems" Workshop scheduled for July 12th, Butte |
7/5/2007 |
| The "Wastewater Collections Systems Workshop" Scheduled for Butte on July 12th has been RESCHEDULED for later this Fall. Watch the "NEWS" articles for the Reschedule date. We also will publish it in the upcoming 4th Quarter Training Announcements. In order to accommodate the key presenters and maintain workshop quality, we are setting a later date for this session |
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| RESCHEDULED Cross Connection Specialist Course |
5/30/2007 |
| The Cross Connection Specialist Course scheduled for June 4 - 8th in Helena has been RESCHEDULED for later in the fall. The reason for this is not enough attendees where pre-registered by the 25th of May. Will keep you posted at this site and the 3rd or 4th Quarter Training Announcements as to when it has been rescheduled. If you wish to call or email Gary telling him of your interest in attending this course at a later date, we will make sure that you are added to the list and are notified about the reschedule date. |
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| RESCHEDULED: Managing Your Biosolids Workshop |
5/14/2007 |
| The "Managing Your Biosolids Workshop" Scheduled for Bozeman on May 30th has been RESCHEDULED for later this Fall. Watch the "NEWS" articles for the Reschedule date. We also will publish it in the upcoming 3rd or 4th Quarter Training Announcements. In order to accommodate the key presenters and maintain workshop quality, we are setting a later date for this session. |
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| DO NOT MISS BOZEMAN HACH TRAINING WORKSHOP ON MAY 17-18TH. |
5/9/2007 |
| DO NOT MISS THE HACH TRAINING WORKSHOP IN bOZEMAN ON MAY 17 & 18TH at the Bozeman Comfort Inn FOR ONLY $25.00. This is a "HANDS ON" Workshop taught by Dave Christians HACH's chief instructor. Call to reserve your space. The Billings HACH Workshop is filled up!! |
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| Don't Miss the Billings 15th Annual Spring School |
3/26/2007 |
DON'T MISS THE 15TH ANNUAL BILLINGS SPRING SCHOOL, APRIL 4TH-6TH. This annual two and a half day training session designed for both entry-level and experienced operators and managers. An array of topics range from wells and lagoons to process control of water treatment and activated sludge facilities. Preventive Maintenance, safety, and current regulations are other examples of topics to be covered. This is not a school to prepare operators for the Certification Exam. However, an “Exam Prep Session” will be offered concurrently April 4th-6th for those planning to take the examination following Spring School on Saturday April 7th. (Advanced surface water operators are encouraged to attend other seminars better designed to meet their needs.) TO PRE-REGISTER Just call 406-265-3763, send in registration form from the brochure which can be downloaded as a pdf file, or register ON-LINE by clicking Quarterly Training to the left, then click April, then the date ie 4th, and then click registration bar at bottom. ALSO CLICK ON AGENDA BELOW to download a "DRAFT" COPY of the planned agenda for the Billings Spring School.
Click here for the Spring School Agenda
Click here for the Exam Prep Sessions |
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| 2007 Spring School Kalispell & Billings Brochure |
2/13/2007 |
The Kalispell and Billings Spring Schools Brochure will be mailed out 2/16/07 to all certified water & wastewater operators and other interested persons on our general mailing list. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, please call us at 406-265-3763, or click "Contact Us" to the left of screen, or email us at metc@msun.edu.
Click here to download the brochure! |
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| DON'T MISS the Missoula "Safety Is Everybody's Business" Workshop |
1/29/2007 |
| Be sure to Pre-register and attend this excellent "Safety Is Everybody's Business" Workshop in Missoula on February 8-9, 2007 at the Quality Inn and Conference Center at 3800 Brooks. Check out the 1st Quarter Training Announcement which you recieved with the 2007 Calendar for the Agenda and more information about the Missoula Safety Workshop. PLEASE BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR EVERY WORKSHOP you are planning on attending at least 1+ weeks in advance. Call us at 406-265-3763 or 406-945-4698 (cell), email at metc@msun.edu or click on Class Registration to the left of screen. You also can fax in the pre-registration form to 406-265-3570. Thanks, SEE YOU THERE! |
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| CANCELLATION OF BILLINGS "SAFETY IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS" WORKSHOP |
1/23/2007 |
| The first 2007 Workshop, "SAFETY IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS", JANUARY 25-26, 2007 in BILLINGS at the Holiday Inn Grand has been CANCELLED due to only 3 people being pre-registered as of today. However the SAME WORKSHOP WILL BE IN Missoula on February 8-9, 2007 at the Quality Inn and Conference Center at 3800 Brooks in case you don't want to miss this excellent workshop. Check out the 1st Quarter Training Announcement which you recieved with the 2007 Calendar for the Agenda and more information about the Missoula Safety Workshop. PLEASE BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR EVERY WORKSHOP you are planning on attending at least 1+ weeks in advance. If you wish for the Billings Safety Workshop to be rescheduled, ie in May call or email us. Thanks, and hope to see you in Missoula!! |
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| Website Updated for 2007 |
1/11/2007 |
| The Quarterly Training section has been updated for 2007 and now shows the 2007 calendar plus all the workshops. YOU NOW CAN REGISTER AGAIN ONLINE FOR ANY OF THE 2007 WORKSHOPS. Also the 1st Quarter Training Announcement and NewsNotes have been posted to the website in both the NEWS and Quarterly Training sections. Thank you for your patience. |
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| Yellow Bay School A Success! |
12/20/2006 |
| The 16th Annual Yellow Bay seminar featured Paul Klopping from Corvallis, Oregon for the 4th consecutive year. The weather cooperated beautifully for the 25 dedicated wastewater professionals that gathered at this scenic University of Montana biological research station situated on the shore of Flathead Lake.
The theme for this year's seminar was, "Improving WWTP Performance ... A Process Optimization Workshop and Biological Nutrient Removal". METC and DEQ staff intend for this 2 1/2 day workshop to allow operators the opportunity to apply advanced wastewater treatment principles to improving the performance of their plants back home. Along with review of the essential principles of biological treatment of domestic wastes, innovative operator practices were discussed and biological nutrient treatment processes were expanded over previous years. The class also provided laboratory exercises involving microscopic sludge examination and assessment and process control tests.
Paul Klopping always manages to bring classroom discussion to a level that operators can relate to and bring to bear at their facilities. The relaxed setting and class format allows other workshop participants to provide new perspectives, too. For 16 years, the Yellow Bay workshops have brought dignified and exceptional speakers to Montana for the benefit of our advanced WWTPs and lagoon systems. This year was probably one of the best, yet.
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| 73nd Annual Fall Water School |
12/18/2006 |
| The 73rd ANNUAL FALL WATER SCHOOL was held in Bozeman, October 2 through 5, 2006. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Environmental Training Center, Montana State University (MSU) College of Engineering, and the MSU Montana Water Center co-sponsor the Fall Water School. This school is designed for entry level and experienced operators and managers. There were approximately 175 participants and 13 vendors at the School. It was a great turnout and good comments were received from those that attended. Thanks to all of you that continue to make Fall Water Schools a Success! The Mike Certalic Award is presented at Fall Water School to a water or wastewater operator in attendance. The 2006 Mike Certalic Award recipient was Mr. Stuart Cooper, Town of Manhattan. Congratulations Stuart! Article by Jenny Chambers, Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program Manager |
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| NEW METC CELL PHONE NUMBER (406) 945-4698 |
8/22/2006 |
| Montana Environmental Training Center (METC/MSU-Northern) has a NEW CELL PHONE NUMBER 406-945-4698 beginning today 8/22/06. Due to increased regulation by the state and IRS, the University has changed its cell phone policy for phones under state contract to be put under the user’s personal name. However VERIZON is unwilling to transfer the old state contract number 406-390-3865 from MSU-Northern to Gary Hall, METC Director personally without a $400.00 deposit being required. Therefore the new number is Gary Hall, METC Director’s current personal phone number from ALTEL (no deposit required), and will now be used as METC’s NEW cell phone number. It will be advertised as the NEW Cell Phone number in the “News Section” of METC’s website, www.msun.edu/grants/metc and in the up coming METC 4th Quarter Training Announcement & NewsNotes to be printed and sent out by Sept 15th. Unfortunately there will be a three week gap before the number can be published and the Old METC cell phone number being shut off this week. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause certified water and wastewater operators attempting to pre-register for upcoming Workshops or instructors and others trying to call to find out information on workshops during that period. Starting tomorrow please DO NOT use the old METC cell phone number 406-390-3865. |
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| RESCHEDULED WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS WORKSHOP |
7/6/2006 |
| The Wastewater Collection System Workshop in Butte on 07/13/06 will be rescheduled to either late September or Mid-October due to scheduling problems with speakers and number of operators pre-registered. More information will be posted here in the future when dates etc are solidified. |
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| 10th ANNUAL SUMMER SCHOOL |
6/6/2006 |
This 2-day school was the largest Summer School todate with over 80 certified water and wastewater operators AND those planning to take certification exams in attendance. A day long session was included for DUAL Continuing Education Credits. The evening session was devoted to small system well water treatment topics and regulations,accomodating Class 5 certified operators. The next morning stressed wastewater treatment topics and regulations. There was local on-site water and wastewater system tours in the afternoon to Mountain Water Co. and Missoula Wastewater Treatment Plan. A Concurrent Exam Prep session on both days for those preparing for exams was available (No CECs). The Certification exam took place on Friday the 26th. More information will be forthcoming.
Click here to download the brochure |
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| Backflow News |
5/15/2006 |
The Montana Environmental Training Center (METC), Great Falls, again offered it’s an annual weeklong training course at the Great Falls Fire Training Center on May 5-7,2006 that provides the opportunity to those individuals interested in becoming certified as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester through the American Backflow Prevention Association. ABPA is an international organization that focuses on public health and drinking water protection through cross-connection and backflow prevention. Barry Carter again was the instructor. On May 5, 14 people took the Tester Course & Exam and 3 people took the Refresher Tester Course & Exam on April 28, 2006. Both Backflow courses went very well.
The ABPA Certification Program assists the administrative authority in assuring that individuals acting as backflow prevention assembly testers are receiving the proper training and can demonstrate their understanding of that training in a validated examination process.
The value of the ABPA Certification to a tester is that they can possess a certificate which demonstrates their understanding of the basic need-to-know criteria and the ability to perform a field test of backflow assembly.
For further information on this fall's and next year’s dates, cost, and who should attend, call METC at 406-265-3763 or click on the Prevention Assembly Tester's Course, the Tester Refresher Course, or the Quarterly Training for October 2006 or May 2007. For the May 2006 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course "Brochure" with the Registration Form click on the link below.
Click here to view the Course Brochure
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QUARTERLY NEWS NOTES:
1st Quarter Water and Wastewater News Notes
2nd Quarter Water and Wastewater News Notes
3rd Quarter Water and Wastewater News Notes
4th Quarter Water and Wastewater News Notes
NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
Check out these new training opportunities that we have just added to our calendar!
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| Safety is Everybody's Business Day 1 "CANCELLED" |
1/25/2007 |
| Safety Is Everybody's Business Day 2 "CANCELLED" |
1/26/2007 |
| Safety Is Everybody's Business Day 1 |
2/8/2007 |
| Safety Is Everybody's Business Day 2 |
2/9/2007 |
| Exam Prep Session for Wastewater Day 1 |
2/28/2007 |
| Exam Prep Session for Wastewater Day 2 |
3/1/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Kalispell |
3/14/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Kalispell |
3/15/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Kalispell |
3/16/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Billings |
4/4/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Billings |
4/5/2007 |
| 15th Annual Spring School - Billings |
4/6/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 1 RESCHEDULED TO 5/7/2007 |
4/23/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 2, RESCHEDULED TO 05/08/2007 |
4/24/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 3, RESCHEDULED FOR 5/9/2007 |
4/25/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 4, RESCHEDULED FOR 5/10/2007 |
4/26/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course EXAM DAY, RESCHEDULED FOR 5/11/2007 |
4/27/2007 |
| Backflow Tester Refresher Course Day 1 |
4/30/2007 |
| Backflow Tester Refresher Course Day 2 |
5/1/2007 |
| Backflow Tester Refresher Course Day 3 |
5/2/2007 |
| Backflow Tester Refresher Course Day 4 |
5/3/2007 |
| Backflow Tester Refresher Course EXAM DAY |
5/4/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 1 |
5/7/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 2 |
5/8/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 3 |
5/9/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 4 |
5/10/2007 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course EXAM DAY |
5/11/2007 |
| HACH Instrument Training Day 1 |
5/17/2007 |
| HACH Instrument Training Day 2 |
5/18/2007 |
| HACH Instrument Training Day 1 |
5/21/2007 |
| HACH Instrument Training Day 2 |
5/22/2007 |
| Managing Your Biosolids RESCHEDULED |
5/30/2007 |
| Cross-Connection Specialist Course DAY 1 |
6/4/2007 |
| Cross-Connection Specialist Course Day 2 |
6/5/2007 |
| Cross-Connection Specialist Course Day 3 |
6/6/2007 |
| Cross Connection Specialist Course, Day 4 |
6/7/2007 |
| Cross Connection Specialist Course, Day 5 |
6/8/2007 |
| Water Sector Incident Command System (ICS) Training |
6/20/2007 |
| 11th Annual Summer School, Day 1 |
6/20/2007 |
| 11th Annual Summer School, Day 2 |
6/21/2007 |
| Wastewater Collection Systems |
7/12/2007 |
| How To Operate Your Lagoon |
7/26/2007 |
| How To Operate Your Lagoon |
8/15/2007 |
| 17th Annual Advanced Wastewater Training Day 1 |
8/28/2007 |
| 17th Annual Advanced Wastewater Training Day 2 |
8/29/2007 |
| 17th Annual Advanced Wastewater Training Day 3 |
8/30/2007 |
| Exam Prep Session For Water & Wastewater Day 1 |
9/12/2007 |
| Exam Prep Session For Water & Wastewater Day 2 |
9/13/2007 |
| 74th Annual School for Water & Wastewater Operators & Managers Day 1 |
9/24/2007 |
| 74th Annual School for Water & Wastewater Operators & Managers Day 2 |
9/25/2007 |
| 74th Annual School for Water & Wastewater Operators & Managers Day 3 |
9/26/2007 |
| 74th Annual School for Water & Wastewater Operators & Managers Day 4 |
9/27/2007 |
| Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course |
10/8/2007 |
| Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 2 |
10/9/2007 |
| Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 3 |
10/10/2007 |
| Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course Day 4 |
10/11/2007 |
| Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's Course EXAM DAY |
10/12/2007 |
| RESCHEDULED Discharge Permits, Lab QA/QC Practices & Compliance |
11/28/2007 |
| METC Pumps Workshop |
12/12/2007 |
| Safety Is An Everyday Affair Lewistown Day 1 |
1/31/2008 |
| Safety Is An Everyday Affair, Lewistown, Day 2 |
2/1/2008 |
| Safety Is An Everyday Affair, Billings, Day 1 |
2/14/2008 |
| Safety Is An Everyday Affair, Billings, Day 2 |
2/15/2008 |
| Exam Prep for Wastewater Day 1 |
2/27/2008 |
| Exam Prep for Wastewater Day 2 |
2/28/2008 |
| 16th Annual Summer School Kalispell |
3/12/2008 |
| 16th Annual Summer School Kalispell |
3/13/2008 |
| 16th Annual Summer School Kalispell |
3/14/2008 |
| 16th Annual Spring School Billings |
4/2/2008 |
| 16th Annual Spring School Billings |
4/3/2008 |
| 16th Annual Spring School Billings |
4/4/2008 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course & Refresher Great Falls Day 1 |
4/14/2008 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course & Refresher Great Falls Day 2 |
4/15/2008 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course & Refresher Great Falls Day 3 |
4/16/2008 |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course & Refresher Great Falls Day 4 |
4/17/2008 |
| ABPA Backflow Tester & Refresher Exam |
4/18/2008 |
| METC Backflow Assembly REPAIR Course Day 1 |
4/21/2008 |
| METC Backflow Assembly REPAIR Course Day 2 |
4/22/2008 |
| Sampling, and Laboratory Practices for W & WW Operators |
5/7/2008 |
| 12th Annual Summer School |
5/21/2008 |
| ICS/NIMS Training |
5/21/2008 |
| Managing Your Biosolids CANCELLED |
6/11/2008 |
| CROSS CONNECTION SPECIALIST COURSE |
6/24/2008 |
| CROSS CONNECTION SPECIALIST COURSE |
6/25/2008 |
| CROSS CONNECTION SPECIALIST COURSE |
6/26/2008 |
| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's & Refresher Course |
7/21/2008 |
| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's & Refresher Course |
7/22/2008 |
| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's & Refresher Course |
7/23/2008 |
| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's & Refresher Course |
7/24/2008 |
| Kalispell Backflow Assembly Tester's & Refresher ABPA EXAM |
7/25/2008 |
QUARTERLY TRAINING ...
Check out the quarterly training opportunities......
Just click on a link to find out more!
1st Quarter (2008) Training Announcement
2nd Quarter (2007) Training Announcement
3rd Quarter (2007) Training Announcement
4th Quarter (2006) Training Announcement
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