Training Outline
Learn the fundamentals of nutrient removal in wastewater treatment, including nitrogen transformation, biological nutrient removal, enhanced biological phosphorus removal, and chemical precipitation. This course also covers monitoring strategies, process control, troubleshooting, and optimization to help operators maintain compliance with nutrient discharge requirements.
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Introduction
- Introduction to Nutrient Removal in Wastewater Treatment
Chapter test - 2
Nitrogen Removal
- Nitrogen in Wastewater
- Biological Nitrogen Removal
Chapter test - 3
Phosphorus Removal
- Phosphorus in Wastewater
- Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
- Chemical Phosphorus Removal
Chapter test - 4
Nutrient Removal Operation
- Monitoring and Control for Nutrient Removal
- Troubleshooting and Optimization
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Learning outcomes
- Explain how nitrogen and phosphorus behave in wastewater and why they must be controlled
- Identify the key biological and chemical pathways used to remove nutrients and recognize the conditions required for each process
- Apply key monitoring, control, and troubleshooting actions needed to keep nutrient removal stable and effective
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
None
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified wastewater collection and treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge about Nutrient Removal
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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