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Course Description

  • CEUs: 0.8
  • Time of class: 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • TREEO FDEP OCP 04271031: CEUs 0.8 WW DS
  • FBPE Provider #0004021: 8 CEHs
  • 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 will familiarize the student with the tools and techniques to perform cleaning and the removal of sewer blockages in collection system pipes, manholes, and service laterals.  Class discussion will also include how the worker can contain, abate, and protect the public from any sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that occur because of collection system failures.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the class, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the various methods available for pipeline cleaning and maintenance;
  • Discuss how to perform and schedule routine cleaning as a part of a sewer PM program.
  • List the various problems that can cause pipeline blockages and sanitary sewer overflows.
  • Determine the best solution method when given a collection system problem,
  • Explain how to select and use the proper tools and methods to remove blockages and clean pipe, including hand rods, rodding machines, high-velocity cleaners, and combination cleaners;
  • Explain the procedure for determining where and how to set up the equipment to perform pipeline cleaning and maintenance;
  • Discuss how to stop and/or contain SSOs and protect the public from the hazards associated with them.
  • Discuss how to identify the pipe defect and determine its distance from the equipment access point.
  • Describe the hazards present when working with sewer cleaning tools and equipment.

Recommendations

Who should attend?

This class is for vacuum truck operators, wastewater collection maintenance personnel, supervisors, regulators, and engineers of wastewater systems.

Testimonials

"Instructor was very knowledgeable"
"Very informative"
"A lot of examples and details"
"Good instructor, kept my attention"
"Group participation was great"
"I liked most the interactive style of the teacher with the students. It was very informative and helpful."
"I learned how other utility companies operate"
"Course was very detailed"
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Section Title
WW Coll. System Cleaning & Maint
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $275.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2026

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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/about-treeo/area-hotels-and-information/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

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