October 7 - October 9
Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center
2424 South Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Drinking Water Operator Program is offering this in-person Limited Treatment Short course in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
The Limited Treatment Short Course will cover basic information in the subjects important to limited treatment systems and will include question and answer opportunities with the course instructors. This course will address topics including chlorination, fluoridation, phosphate/corrosion control, safety, oxidation filtration, hydraulics, pumps, wells, ethics, miscellaneous treatment, ion exchange softening, bacti methods, monitoring/reporting, rules and regulations.
Only 55 Seats Available.
Registration Fee: $275
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: September 26, 2025
Continuing Education (for full course):
- Drinking Water Operators: 1.8 CECs in the Technical category (Course Code: 384)
- Wastewater Operators: 1.0 CECs in the Technical category (Course Code: 3271)
Lodging Information: Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 989-772-4000. Please refer the group name: MI EGLE- Limited Treatment & Distribution Short Course
Room Rate: $98.00
Room Block Expiration Date: September 15, 2025
Meals that are included:
Day 1: Lunch
Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Breakfast
Preliminary Agenda*
*Preliminary Agenda subject to change
Day 1 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 2 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 3 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DAY 1
9-9:30 AM – Registration
9:30-10 AM – Course Introduction
10 AM -12 PM – Basic Math
12 - 1 PM – Lunch
1 - 1:25 PM – Ethics
1:25- 2:55 PM – Chlorination
2:55- 3:10 PM – Break
3:10- 4:50 PM – Fluoridation
4:50- 5:30 PM – Phosphate and Corrosion Control
5:30 PM - Adjourn (Dinner on your own)
7:00 PM - Problem Review (optional)
DAY 2
7:15-8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:00-8:50 AM – Phosphate and Corrosion Control Continued
8:50-9:50 AM – Chemical Feeders
9:50-10:30 AM – Rules and Regulations
10:30- 10:45 AM – Break
10:45 - 11:05 AM – Rules and Regulations Continued
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM – Iron and Manganese Removal (Oxidation/Filtration)
12:00- 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00- 1:20 PM – Iron and Manganese Removal (Oxidation/Filtration) continued
1:20- 2:35 PM – Ion Exchange
2:35- 2:50 PM – Break
2:50- 3:35 PM – Operation – Bacti Methods, Sampling and Reporting
3:35- 4:10 PM – Operation – MORs
4:10- 5:30 PM – Miscellaneous Treatment
5:30 PM – Dinner (on your own)
7:00 PM - Problem Review (optional)
DAY 3
7:15-8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:00-9:15 AM – Safety
9:15-10:40 AM – Hydraulics and Pumps
10:40-11:20 AM – Groundwater and Wells
11:20- 12:00 PM – Wrap-up
12:00 PM – Adjourn
Registration Questions: Joel Roseberry (RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov) or Alana Berthold (BertholdA@Michigan.gov)
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 or RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov 10 business days prior to the session to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
