Training & Seminars
For 26 years, EBS has provided basic and advanced Activated Sludge and Aerated Stabilization Basin training for industrial engineers and operators. Our in-house staff and other experts in the field, address biological wastewater treatment principles and proceed to the advanced concepts of monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting industrial wastewater systems.
Upcoming Events
Spring Aerated Stabilization Basin Seminar
April 8-10, 2025
Mandeville, LA
$1075
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
April 8th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to ASBs and Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures continued
2 hours
Know your ASB: System Evaluation, Process Monitoring, and Control
1 hour
Wednesday
April 9th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Tools for Pulp and Paper ASBs
2.5 hours
Nutrients and N-Fixation
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Experts on Parade featuring members of the EBS Technical Advisory Council
3.5 hours
Applied Treatability and Molecular Biology
1 hour
Evening
Hospitality Events
Thursday
April 10th
Morning Sessions:
Bioaugmentation in ASBs
1 hour
Optimizing and Troubleshooting ASBs
1 hour
Final ASB Discussion and Q&A
1 hour
Afternoon Session:
Laboratory Tours and Hands-on Demonstrations
1.5 hours
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Spring Activated Sludge Seminar
April 8-10, 2025
Mandeville, LA
$1200
This course is intended for experienced wastewater professionals with at least a basic understanding of the activated sludge process. Taught by experts in the fields of troubleshooting and research, the course offers deeper discussions on a wide variety of technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
April 8th
Morning Sessions:
History of Activated Sludge
Instructor: Dr. Englande
1 hour
Introduction to Activated Sludge
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Process Control Testing & Data Interpretation.
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hour
Wednesday
April 9th
Morning Sessions:
Secondary Clarification
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Solids Management Considerations for AST
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
AST Microbiology
Instructors: Paul Klopping & Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Thursday
April 10th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Savannah Wastewater Treatment Workshop
July 16-17, 2025
Savannah, GA
$650
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Wednesday
July 16th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to Biological Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Eight Critical Growth Pressures for Optimizing BOD Removal
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Microbiology and Microscopic Examinations
2 hours
Wastewater Data Analysis and Interpretation
1.5 hrs
Thursday
July 17th
Morning Session:
ASB and Activated Sludge (AS) Breakout
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Role of Additives in Wastewater Treatment
1.5 hrs
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Fall Activated Sludge Seminar
Oct 8-10, 2024
Mandeville, LA
$1200
This course is intended for experienced wastewater professionals with at least a basic understanding of the activated sludge process. Taught by experts in the fields of troubleshooting and research, the course offers deeper discussions on a wide variety of technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
October 8th
Morning Sessions:
History of Activated Sludge
Instructor: Dr. Englande
1 hour
Introduction to Activated Sludge
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Process Control Testing & Data Interpretation.
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hour
Wednesday
October 9th
Morning Sessions:
Secondary Clarification
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Solids Management Considerations for AST
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
AST Microbiology
Instructors: Paul Klopping & Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Thursday
October 10th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448