Risk Management Research

U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development is conducting a series of technology transfer seminars that will provide updated, state-of-the-technology design guidance on nitrogen and phosphorus control at municipal wastewater treatment plants for wastewater utilities, state and EPA permit writers and environmental engineering professionals. There is no registration fee to attend these seminars. The first seminar is being held in the New England area, in collaboration with EPA Region 1, with registration starting August 3, 2009 (see details below). Two more seminars will be held in Region 5 and in Region 10 in late Fall 2009 and Winter 2010.

Background

The control of the discharge of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) from municipal wastewater treatment plants is critically important to the achievement of the water quality goals of the Clean Water Act. Through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, effluent limitations on the concentrations of nutrients are set to support designated uses, based on state water quality standards. To support the development and attainment of nutrient effluent requirements, these seminars will assist state and EPA permitting staff, engineering design professionals, and wastewater utility personnel to understand the most recent treatment technology advancements and the levels to which these technologies can reliably and cost-effectively remove these pollutants.

Agenda

The seminars will be held over two-days and include presentations on:

• Environment impacts of nutrient containing effluents and emissions;
• Related regulatory drivers for nutrient control;
• Current state of control technology;
• Emerging and innovative technologies;
• Capital and O and M costs; and
• Research needs.

Speakers

The agenda features presentations by well-known experts in the field, including Clifford Randall, James Barnard, David Stensel, J.B. Neethling, and Jeannette Brown. EPA will also present information and updates on nutrient control regulations and regional initiatives.

Region 1 Seminar

• September 22-23, 2009
  Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
  Marlborough, MA
  
  
• September 24, 2009
  Optional Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Tour
  Concord, MA

Registration

Accepting registrations starting Monday, August 3, 2009.

• Agenda (PDF) (6 pp, 72K, About PDF)
• Hotel and logistical information (PDF) (2 pp, 21K)

Region 5 Seminar

Details coming soon.

Region 10 Seminar

Details coming soon.

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