Training & Seminars
For 28 years, EBS has provided basic and advanced Activated Sludge and Aerated Stabilization Basin training for industrial engineers and operators. Our in-house staff and other experts in the field, address biological wastewater treatment principles and proceed to the advanced concepts of monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting industrial wastewater systems.
Upcoming Events
Wastewater Treatment Workshops
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.

Day 1
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to Biological Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Eight Critical Growth Pressures for Optimizing BOD Removal
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Microbiology and Microscopic Examinations
2 hours
Wastewater Data Analysis and Interpretation
1.5 hrs
Day 2
Morning Session:
ASB and Activated Sludge (AS) Breakout
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Role of Additives in Wastewater Treatment
1.5 hrs
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
Address
201 West Bay Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Need a room?
Book here
Or call (888) 211-9874 and use group code: EBS
Venue
Chemical Processing & Refining Wastewater Treatment Workshop
This full-day, in-person workshop is designed specifically for CPI and refining professionals who want to stay ahead of compliance threats, boost system reliability, and make smarter process decisions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.

*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Address
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd,
Lake Charles Louisiana 70601
Need a room?
Book here
Group Code: EBS
Venue
Spring Aerated Stabilization Basin Seminar
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.

Day 1
Morning Sessions:
EBS Introduction
1 hour
Introduction to ASBs and WWT
1 hour
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Know Your ASB with In-Pond Monitoring
Lab Presentations
2 hours
Day 2
Morning Sessions:
Role of Additives in ASBs and Case Studies
2 hours
Breakout Sessions
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Movement Breakout
1 hour
ASB Troubleshooting & Data Review
1 hour
Beyond Compliance
1 hour
Moderated Q&A
1 hour
Day 3
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Spring Activated Sludge Seminar
This course is intended for experienced wastewater professionals with at least a basic understanding of the activated sludge process. Taught by experts in the fields of troubleshooting and research, the course offers deeper discussions on a wide variety of technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.

Day 1
Morning Sessions:
EBS Introduction
1 hour
Introduction to Activated Sludge
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Lab Presentations
1.5 hours
Process Control Testing, Solids Mass Balance, & Secondary Clarification.
2.5 hours
Day 2
Morning Sessions:
Process Control Continued.
2 hours
Breakout Sessions
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Movement Breakout
1 hour
AST Troubleshooting & Upset Exercise
1 hour
AST Focused Beyond Compliance and SME
1 hour
Moderated Q&A
1 hour
Day 3
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
