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WASTEWATER TRAINING – BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT

DATE: September 16, 2026

LOCATION: Watertech University, 5000 S. 110th Street, Greenfield, WI 53211

TIME: 9-1:30pm

LUNCH: Will be provided.

COST: Free

This event is approved for the Wisconsin DNR's operator certification program and counts for 4.0 Continuing Education Credits. If you are pursuing credits with the WI DNR, please bring your Operator ID to the class to sign-in to collect the CECs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join us as we discuss some of the biggest challenges associated with industrial wastewater treatment. We will share information on biological wastewater treatment options and how we can rely on organisms to assist in environmental cleanup.

Time	Topic	Presenter
9am	Wastewater Chemistry 101	Chris Fox Director of Business Development *Watertech of America, Inc.* Chris has spent the last 25+ years in the water and wastewater treatment industry. A former equity partner and small business owner, he has held positions in sales, management, marketing and business development for global and regional companies. He received his bachelor's from St. Norbert College in Environmental Science and Biology.
10am	Biological Treatment 101	Chris Fox Director of Business Development *Watertech of America, Inc.*
10:30am	Wastewater Microbes and Pretreatment Systems	Chris Fox *Director of Business Development* *Watertech of America, Inc.*
11:00am	Bacteria and Enzymes	Chris Fox *Director of Business Development* *Watertech of America, Inc.*
11:30am	Corrective Actions	TBD
12pm	Lunch
12:30pm	WET Testing	TBD
1pm	Odor Control	Shawn Kenar Field Service Technician Watertech of America, Inc. Shawn has worked with Watertech of America for 6 years as a Field Service Technician. He has a wide range of commercial and industrial water treatment experience.

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Chemical Product Lines

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Klenphos-400

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Water Softener Maintenance

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ZymeBac AP 1X

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ZymeBac AP 10X

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Cooling Water Treatment Solutions

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Aluminum Chlorohydrate WT1710P

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Control Systems - Basic & Pro Series

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Badger Meter Recordall Flow Meter

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Boiler Startup Checklist

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Cooling Layup Procedures

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Healthcare Water Management

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ASHRAE 188-2015 Overview

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AMBF Liquid Filter Bags

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AMBF High Efficiency Pleated Cartridges

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AMBF Hazmat Sorbents

Product information for AMBF Hazmat Sorbents

AMBF Glass Microfiber Cartridges

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AMBF Carbon Block Cartridges

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AMBF 625 HF High Flow Cartridges

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Specifications for Turner Designs’ Little Dipper in-line fluorometer.

Walchem 600 Series Brochure

Product information on the Walchem 600 – Conductivity, pH/ORP & Disinfection

Dritech Feeder Selection Chart

Dritech Solv-Ultima 150 Dry Feeder

Solv-Ultima Dissolver System with Shutoff

Solv-Ultima 150 Brochure

Product information for Solv-Ultima 150 Non-Electric Mix & Feed System for Solid Concentrates

Opti-Check Handheld PTSA Sensor Specifications

Specifications for the Turner Designs Opti-Check Handheld PTSA Analyzer

Flowline Echopod Brochure

Flowline Echopod Ultrasonic Level Switch, Controller and Trasmitter Brochure

DS and pDS Meters

Brochure and specifications for DS and pDS Conductivity Meters

Myron L Ultrameter II 6PFC Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Myron L 6PFC Ultrameter II analyzer. Tests for conductivity, pH, ORP, TDS and Free Chlorine with a single meter.

Double Wall Rectangular Diketank Specifications

Double Wall Cylindrical Diketank Specifications

AMBF Cartridge Filter Housings

Product information for AMBF Cartridge Filter Housings

AMBF Quad Series Meltblown Filters

Product information for AMBF Quad Series Meltblown Filters

AMBF String Wound Cartridges

Product information for AMBF String Wound Cartridges

Gemini Square Tank 70 gallon Specifications

Drawing and specifications for Peabody 70 gallon square double wall containment tank

AMBF Standard Efficiency Pleated

Product information for AMBF Standard Efficiency Pleated

AMBF Stainless Steel Cartridges

Product information for AMBF Stainless Steel Cartridges

Gemini Square Tank 120 gallon Specifications

Drawing and specifications for Peabody 120 gallon square double wall containment tank

AMBF PTFE Membrane Cartridges

Product information for AMBF PTFE Membrane Cartridges

AMBF POEL Liquid Filter Bags

Product information for AMBF POEL Series Filter Bags

Blancett Product Line Brochure

Product information guide for Blancett Product Line Brochure

AMBF PES Membrane Cartridges

Product information for AMBF Polyethersulfone Membrane Cartridges

Blancett Model 1100 Datasheet

Product information guide for Blancett Model 1100 Datasheet

Blancett B3000 Flow Monitor Data Sheet

Product information guide for Blancett B3000 Flow Monitor Data Sheet

Badger PFT3 Pulse Transmitter

Technical brief for Badger PFT3 Pulse Transmitter

Badger Magnetic Meters

Production information guide for Badger Magnetic Meters

Blue White Flexpro Pump Specifications

Specification brochure for Blue White Flexpro Pump

Blue White Micro-Flo Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Blue-White Micro-Flo low flow chemical resistant flow meter.

Pulsatron A Plus Chemical Feed Pump Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Pulsafeeder Pulsatron A+ chemical feed pumps

Pulsatron E Plus Chemical Feed Pump Brochure

Brochure and specifications for the Pulsafeeder Pulsatron E Plus chemical feed pumps

Pulsafeeder Chem-Tech XP Series

Brochure and specifications for ChemTech XP Series peristaltic pumps

Seametrics MJ Series Brochure

Brochure and Specifications for Seametrics MJ Series multijet flow meter

Stenner Pumps Classic Single Head Adjustable Specifications

Seametrics PS40 Pulse Splitter Specifications

Brochure and secifications for the Seametrics PS40 flow meter pulse splitter.

Walchem EZ Series Pump Brochure

Walchem EZ Series Pump Brochure: Electronic Metering

Walchem EHE Series Brochure

Product information on the Walchem EHE Series

Walchem Auto-Degassing Valve Brochure

Product information for the Walchem Auto Degassing Valve

FlowLine DL14 EchoPod Level Sensor

Brochure and specifications for Echo Pod DL14

FlowLine DL10 EchoPod Level Sensor

Brochure and specifications for Echo Pod DL10

Badger Meter Flow Instrumentation Products

Production information guide for Badger Meter Flow Instrumentation Products

Calculators

Tank Volume Calculator

A tool to calculate the capacity of any tank.

Saturated Steam Calculator

Calculates saturated liquid and gas properties for a given pressure or temperature.

Case Studies

SoftLink Case Study

SoftLink improves system performance with real-time monitoring.

Aquafilm Plastics Industry Case Study

Aquafilm improves corrosion resistance to protect assets at a plastics facility.

Polydose Tagged Polymer Case Study

Polydose utilizes an inert tracer and tagged polymer to improve monitoring and detect upsets.

CETCO RM-10 Corrugated Box Manufacturing Case Study

See how RM-10 cuts costs and labor.

Aquafilm Wood Processing Case Study

See how Aquafilm can improve system performance and reduce costs.

Dechlorination Case Study

Learn how this system was able to meet DNR requirements for compliance.

EndoTherm Station Medical Center 4-Month Trial

See how EndoTherm can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

EndoTherm Allegany College 3-Month Trial

EndoTherm Aramark 4-Month Trial

EVAPCO Pulse~Pure Case Study

EVAPCO's Pulse~Pure system is chemical-free, utilizing pulsed-power technology.

Aquafilm Lumber Drying Case Study

Aquafilm improves steam boiler efficiency, increases energy savings for a lumber company.

Manufacturing Case Study

Watertech was able to recommend an easy upgrade resulting in $10K annual savings.

Paper Industry Case Study

Watertech was able to help a paper company to realize over $75K in energy chemical and cost savings.

Pulp & Paper Case Study

Watertech updated a plants feed and control technology and installed WTeService to monitor and track performance to save $40K annually.

Manufacturing Case Study

Watertech was able to recommend innovative ways to manage a system, resulting in $200K annual savings.

Ethanol Case Study

Watertech helped a 50 million gallon per year ethanol plant increase production by more than 15K gallons per day and save over $35K annually.

Wastewater Case Study

Watertech helped a manufacturing firm change their wastewater process and realize $35,000 in annual savings.

Company News

Watertech Earns National Legionella Certification

Members of our Water Safety team have completed the necessary training and examinations required to become part of the first ever class of Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialists.

FAQs

Potable Water Disinfection Technologies – FAQ

FAQs about potable water safety and disinfection options.

Centralized Wastewater – FAQ

FAQs about centralized wastewater challenges.

Odor Control in Wastewater – FAQ

FAQs about control odor in wastewater applications.

Wastewater Process Equipment – FAQ

FAQs for understanding process equipment in wastewater applications.

Wastewater: Chemical Treatment – FAQ

FAQs about chemical wastewater treatment.

Trouble Shooting and Corrective Actions – FAQ

FAQs about common issues in water treatment.

Water Safety and Legionella - FAQ

FAQs about Legionella and water safety.

Wastewater: Biological Treatment - FAQ

FAQs about biological wastewater treatment.

Water Testing - FAQ

FAQs about testing in water treatment systems.

Cooling Tower Water Treatment Fundamentals – FAQ

FAQs about cooling tower water treatment.

Innovations in Water Treatment – FAQ

FAQs about innovative solutions in water treatment.

Pretreatment and Filtration – FAQ

FAQs about common pretreatment and filtration options.

Steam Boiler System – FAQ

FAQs about steam boiler water treatment.

Presentations

Simplifying Legionella Regulations & Control

A presentation addressing Legionella, the problems that it causes for industry, and how to monitor and control it's presence.

Product Information

Steam Safety

Information to keep your steam system operating safely and efficiently.

Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth

Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth & Spread in Buildings

Legionnaire's Disease is 100% preventable

Protect your community and your business with a water management plan.

Microbial Control of Cooling Water Systems

A standard outlining a performance based approach to the maintenance of cooling water systems with respect to the control of microorganisms.

Health and Safety Executive - Legionnaires' Disease

Advice on the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act concerning the risk from exposure to legionella bacteria.

Corrosion in Cooling Waters

A document reviewing corrosion types and solutions in cooling water systems.

Best Practices for Control of Legionella

An aid to cooling tower operators providing guidance in order to minimize Legionella.

Removing Heavy Metals from Wastewater

A manual providing general guidelines on how to remove dissolved metals from wastewaters.

Water-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Systems

The benefits of water-cooled systems vs. air-cooled systems for air-conditioning applications.

Preventing Legionellosis Part 2

More on how to prevent/minimize Legionella in your water systems.

Chiller Use and Best Practices

Overview and understanding of heat transfer refrigerant equipment.

Scale and Evaporative Condenser Performance

Effects of scale on evaporative condensers.

Energy Loss from Scale Deposits

A graph displaying thickness of different types of scale relative to energy loss percentage.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cleaning

Chemical use to prevent biofilm and scale on reverse osmosis system membranes.

Reducing Costs in a Steam-Generating System

Methods of reducing fuel cost by minimizing boiler water blowdown rates.

Technical Documents

Guidance for Maintaining Water Systems During Reduced Use

IDPH memorandum to provide guidance for maintaining water quality and safety in building water systems.

Responding to Water Stagnation in Buildings with Reduced or No Water Use

A new standard from AWWA for reopening buildings with stagnant water to help reduce the risk of Legionella.

EndoTherm Technical Bulletin

Technical document for EndoTherm.

Watertech Controller Panel 3040-3C

Technical Drawing of Watertech Controller Panel 3040-3C

Cooling System Preseason Checklist

Detecting Microorganisms in Cooling Water

Regulatory Resources

Documents and resources from associations and regulatory agencies.

Side Stream Filtration for Cooling Towers

An evaluation assessing side stream filtration options for cooling towers.

Tower/Condenser Cleaning Procedure - WT-3748

Step-by-step procedure for scale deposition removal using WT-3748.

Tower/Condenser Cleaning Procedure - WT-3747

Step-by-step procedure for scale deposition removal using WT-3747.

Aquamatic K52 Valve Number Guide

eController USB Quick Start Guide

eController 4-20mA Wiring

eController Wiring Notes

eController Boot Troubleshooting

eController Boiler Sensor Troubleshooting

Flow Meter Guide

Test Procedures

Sulfite Buret Titration Test Procedure