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Course Description

  • CEUs: 0.8
  • TREEO FDEP OCP 04251029: CEUs 0.8 DS WW
  • FBPE Provider # : 0004021 8.0 CEHs
  • SWMTC Course #: 979
  • Solid Waste: Class I, III/C&D/MRF/TS: 8 Hours
  • Time of class: 8am-5pm
  • Virtual Students: will need both microphone and camera access NO EXCEPTIONS

Course coordinator: Areiole Williams areiole.williams@treeo.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-3877

This one-day class is designed to give the student an overview of the day-to-day operation and maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Subjects covered will include types of lift stations, lift station operating principles, components, routine PM requirements and basic troubleshooting techniques.

Learner Outcomes

  • Discuss the purpose, typical locations and types of lift stations commonly found in wastewater collection systems.
  • List and describe the components found in a lift station.
  • List the hazards and how to work safely in and around lift stations.
  • Describe the basic electrical and control systems found in lift stations.
  • Describe the operation of centrifugal pumps and their components.
  • Describe the procedure for inspecting a lift station.
  • List the tasks that should be performed during routine lift station visits.
  • Using a draw-down formula, the student will be able to calculate a pump's flow rate when given the wet well's filling and emptying times.
  • Discuss the procedure to follow when responding to system alarms.
  • Give examples of some typical lift station problems and how to respond to them.
  • Describe the purpose of periodic maintenance and the considerations that go into determining maintenance frequencies.
  • List and describe the recordkeeping requirements of a lift station.

Recommendations

Plumbers, mechanical maintenance personnel, operators, supervisors of water and wastewater systems can benefit from this course.

Testimonials

"Excellent instructor, very good at explaining."
"Lots of helpful, logical solutions to operations and maintenance. Things that I can do."
"I liked the open forum and discussion of experiences from other participants."
"I learned a lot."
"Great Instructor."
"The Instruction was taught using experience from the field."
"Liked most the detail of material and handouts on preventive maintenance program"
"Instruction was well taught, with questions and answers for a better understanding. Mr. Stoffel did a great job!"
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Section Title
Introduction to Lift Station Maintenance
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
8.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $325.00
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

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Section Title
Introduction to Lift Station Maintenance
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
8.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $325.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 11, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 11, 2025
Section Notes
This course will be held virtually
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