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
Savannah Wastewater Treatment Workshop
July 16-17, 2025
Savannah, GA
$800
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.
Wednesday
July 16th
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
Thursday
July 17th
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
Lake Charles Wastewater Treatment Workshop
July 31, 2025
Lake Charles, LA
$650
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
Fall Aerated Stabilization Basin Seminar
Oct 7-8, 2025
Mandeville, LA
$1075
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.
Tuesday
October 7th
Morning Sessions:
EBS Introduction
1 hour
Introduction to ASBs and WWT
Instructors: Richard Dolly & David Spencer
1 hour
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures
Instructors: Richard Dolly & David Spencer
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Know Your ASB with In-Pond Monitoring
Instructors: Richard Dolly, David Spencer & Nick Murphy
2 hours
Lab Presentations
2 hours
Wednesday
October 8th
Morning Sessions:
Role of Additives in ASBs and Case Studies
Instructors: Mike Foster, Richard Dolly, & David Spencer
2 hours
Breakout Sessions
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Movement Breakout
1 hour
ASB Troubleshooting & Data Review
Instructors: Mike Foster & David Spencer
1 hour
Beyond Compliance
Instructor: Mike Foster
1 hour
Moderated Q&A
Instructor: Kyle Moore, Robert Sackellares, and Mayes
1 hour
Thursday
October 10th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
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
Fall Activated Sludge Seminar
Oct 7-8, 2025
Mandeville, LA
$1200
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.
Tuesday
October 7th
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.
Instructor: Paul Klopping
2.5 hours
Wednesday
October 8th
Morning Sessions:
Process Control Continued.
Instructor: Paul Klopping
2 hours
Breakout Sessions
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Movement Breakout
1 hour
AST Troubleshooting & Upset Exercise
Instructors: Paul Klopping & Richard Dolly.
1 hour
AST Focused Beyond Compliance and SME
1 hour
Moderated Q&A
Moderators: Mike Foster, Paul Klopping, Dr. Englande, & Hiram Ingram
1 hour
Thursday
October 10th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Fecal Bacteria Testing
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
AST Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
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