Wastewater operator continuing education

The Lagoon Round: Sludge Depth and the Bottle

Pending state approval in Illinois (Pending)

Operators often struggle with measuring lagoon sludge properly and missing key inspection steps that keep lagoons running smoothly and safely. This hour shows how to check sludge depth right, handle samples correctly, spot trouble during daily rounds, and stay safe working around lagoon water.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To equip wastewater operators with a clear understanding of sludge depth measurement standards, practical sampling techniques, daily lagoon inspection priorities, safety considerations for working over lagoon water, and effective operational decisions, based on authoritative regulations and practical guidance, with a focus on lagoon systems' unique challenges.

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Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Technical

The Illinois course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what Illinois records against your renewal.

What's included

  • Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
  • Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
  • An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
  • Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard
$19.00 USD

One-time payment · lifetime access to this course

About 72 minutes of video · 1 hour