DESCRIPTION

The topic for this course module is septage management. Residuals are a component of every on-site wastewater treatment system and must be properly handled to implement an effective management program.

The course audience includes upper division (junior and senior) undergraduates and graduate students from engineering and non-engineering disciplines.

The course goal is to provide students a basic understanding of septage and how it can be safely managed. Upon completing this module, students will have:

1. a fundamental understanding of septage,
2. an understanding of potential risks associated with septage usage
3. a functional knowledge of the mechanisms for septage treatment and management.

Topics included in this course module include:

1. what is septage
2. public health risks associated with septage usage
3. septage treatment methods
4. land application considerations
5. land application methods