BWMS TrainingBlue Water Management Solutions
Blue Water Management Solutions

Technical training for Michigan water operators.

EGLE-approved CECs delivered by working operators. One-day, in-person sessions across Michigan — pumps & motors, distribution, sampling, and more.

0.6CECs per session
$210per registrant
9–4one day, lunch included
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Chemical Usage for Water and Wastewater Systems

0.6 Technical CEC’s Water or 0.3 Technical / 0.3 Managerial CEC’s Wastewater$210 / registrant · pick a date to register

Disinfection Chemicals – Review of Anhydrous Ammonia through all the chlorine derivatives to oxygen, Ozone and UV. De-chlorination Chemicals – Review of Aeration through all the derivatives of Sodium and Sulfate based molecules. Coagulation and Aid chemicals – Review of Aluminum and Iron based molecules, polymers, Lime, Bentonite and Sodium Silicates. PH Adjustment and Softening Chemicals – Review of Calcite, Magnesium Oxide, Soda Ash, Sodium Hydroxide, and all varieties of Lime commonly used. Corrosion Control Chemicals – Review of all varieties of Phosphates, pH adjustment considerations, Silicates, and chemical interaction concerns. Fluoridation Treatments – Review of chemicals used for Fluoridation, how and why fluoridation is considered as a public health treatment and associated risks. Sewer Sulfide Control Chemicals – Review of Hydrogen Sulfide control treatments including Hydrogen Peroxide, Ferrous and Ferric Salts, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Nitrates and pH adjustment considerations. Algae and Taste and Odor Control – Review of Copper based algaecides, their effectiveness, toxin risks and environmental impacts. Taste and Odor control via activated carbon and potential PFAS control applications. Safety – General handling, SDS, First responder plans, Storage requirements and PPE recommendations will be discussed for each chemical class. Administrative – Costs and Budgeting, delivery scheduling and storage will be discussed for each chemical class.

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Training designed by operators, for operators.

EGLE-approved CECs

Every session counts toward your Michigan operator license renewal. We file within 5 business days.

One-day format

9 AM to 4 PM, coffee and lunch included. You leave with the hours and the notes, not a week-long commitment.

Real-world focus

Our instructors run treatment plants and distribution systems today. Theory, then what actually breaks on a Tuesday.