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Adsorption Technologies
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Arsenic Removal by Coagulation and Precipitation Processes
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Arsenic Removal by Ion Exchange
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Arsenic Rule Jeopardy
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Arsenic Rule Requirements and Background on Rule-making (PDF)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Slides and narrative from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Requirements and Background on Rule-making (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Requirements for Reporting, Compliance, and SDWIS (PDF)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Slides and narrative from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Requirements for Reporting, Compliance, and SDWIS (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Small Systems Implementation Strategy (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Small Systems Implementation Strategy (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule State Primacy Requirements (PDF)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Slides and narrative from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule State Primacy Requirements (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Waste Disposal Issues (PDF)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Slides and narrative from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Waste Disposal Issues (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Rule Webcast
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Transcripts and presentations from EPA's Arsenic Rule Webcasts.
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Arsenic Treatment Approaches (PDF)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Slides and narrative from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Treatment Approaches (Powerpoint)
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Copies of the slides from one of the presentations delivered in EPA's 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions.
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Arsenic Virtual Trade Show
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. An online resource to help water systems comply with the Arsenic Rule. Contains brief treatment technology descriptions, interactive decision trees, questions to ask engineers and vendors when choosing a treatment technology, and a searchable vendor database.
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Comparative Risk Assessment
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Comparative risk assessment is a methodology which uses sound science, policy, economic analysis and stakeholder participation to identify and address the areas of greatest environmental risks and provide a framework for prioritizing environmental problems. The results of a comparative risk analysis can be used to provide a technical basis for targeting activities, management priorities and resources. This program contains the history and methodology of comparative risk, as well as many case studies and information sources.
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Drinking Water Academy's Electronic Workshop
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. The self-paced training modules give a broad introduction to the many facets of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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Emission Inventory Training
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). EPA's training course for performing emissions inventories.
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Ground Water Primer
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection. It contains a detailed introduction to hydrogeology, information on numerous drinking water contaminants, and a section on what you can do to protect your ground water.
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Ground Water Primer (Interactive)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection. It contains a detailed introduction to hydrogeology, information on numerous drinking water contaminants, and a section on what you can do to protect your ground water.
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Household Waste Management (Interactive)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Learn how to safely and efficiently manage waste, and particularly hazardous waste, in the home. Users can visit a 'virtual house' and choose extended discussions of the many products they might encounter there. Safe homemade alternatives are presented and evaluated. A state-by-state database of mail, telephone, and Internet contacts puts users in touch with a wealth of free downloadable publications. Includes over 30 quizzes and activities for K-12 students, sorted by grade level.
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HYSPLIT
By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Air Resources Laboratory. The HYSPLIT (HYbrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory) model is a new version of a complete system for computing simple air parcel trajectories to complex dispersion and deposition simulations. As a result of a joint effort between NOAA and Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, the model has recently been upgraded. New features include improved advection algorithms, updated stability and dispersion equations, a new graphical user interface, and the option to include modules for chemical transformations. Without the additional dispersion modules, Hysplit computes the advection of a single pollutant particle, or simply its trajectory. Training materials on HYSPLIT and dispersion modeling are also available.
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Interactive Workshop on the Removal of Arsenic from Drinking Water
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. A companion CD to the US EPA's eleven arsenic training events held in 2005. It features user-friendly navigation through the world of arsenic treatment, including audio commentary from the nation's top experts. To order, call 800-490-9198 and refer to EPA 625-C-05-004.
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Intro to Mitigation Techniques and Arsenic Mitigation Checklist
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Iron and Manganese Removal Processes
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Lead Contamination Information System (Lead in Drinking Water)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Explains the dangers of lead in drinking water and presents techniques for reducing lead exposure
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Lead in the Environment
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Examines the health problems posed by lead and discusses testing children for lead poisoning. Learn about sources of lead, health effects, and techniques for reducing lead exposure in and around the home. A quiz helps users review what they have learned, and the reference section points them to local, regional and national sources of information and help.
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Lead in the Environment (Spanish version)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Plomo en el Medio Ambiente. Este programa tiene la intencion de ayudar con la evaluacion del riesgo ambiental asociado con el envenenamiento por plomo.
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Livestock Yards Management
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Gives an overview of manure types and proper management systems for different animals including cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and horses. Users can evaluate their own risk through the interactive questionnaire, and receive suggestions for reducing the threat to their water supply
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Logistical and Transportation Planning Methods: Urban Operations Research
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Quantitative techniques of Operations Research with emphasis on applications in transportation systems analysis (urban, air, ocean, highway, pick-up and delivery systems) and in the planning and design of logistically oriented urban service systems (e.g., fire and police departments, emergency medical services, emergency repair services). Unified study of functions of random variables, geometrical probability, multi-server queueing theory, spatial location theory, network analysis and graph theory, and relevant methods of simulation. Discussion of implementation difficulties. This course has been translated by Universia and is available en Espa�ol and em Portugues.
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Mesoscale Meteorology: A Primer for Forecasters
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). A Web-based distance learning curriculum designed to improve understanding and forecasting of mesoscale weather phenomena. The primer is collection of modules that use streaming audio, conceptual animations, and frequent interactions. The modules fall into two types: short conceptual Foundation Topics describing basic physical processes and forecasting tools, and longer modules that address specific mesoscale weather phenomena. These longer modules present a realistic forecast scenario, interactions, and a final exam.
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MetEd Modules
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). Modules of meteorology education courses as a webcast or web presentation. Topics include floods, wind, hazaroudous weather, forecasting, dust, dispersion modeling, and watersheds.
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Mountain Weather Distance Learning Course
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). This self-paced course discusses the principles of major mountain weather concerns with the aim of improving the prediction of sensible weather in areas with complex terrain. The course organizes relevant modules and Webcasts on the MetEd Website into three parts: Foundation Topics, Core Topics, and a Case Study. By using our Registration & Assessment system, you can track your progress in the course and receive a course completion certificate.
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Numerical Weather Prediction Distance Leaning Course
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). Forecasters must have an understanding of the general methodology of numerical weather prediction in order to develop realistic expectations for guidance produced by operational models. This series of Web-based modules explains how numerical models are designed and implemented, and will help forecasters interpret model guidance through an understanding of model constraints and features. The course will also be valuable for upper-division and graduate meteorology students wanting a deeper understanding of how atmospheric processes are modeled.
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Online EMS Training
By US Environmental Protection Agency. This course provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) and how EMS can support environmental improvements at facilities that are subject to environmental regulations. It also presents information regarding the US EPA involvement in supporting EMS efforts at regulated facilities.
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POU/POE for Arsenic Removal
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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Principles and Design of Onsite Waste Disposal with Septic Systems
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Teaches the basics of on-site treatment (septic tanks, drainfields, mounds, water conservation, etc.). Main menus include: principles of treatment, design, and siting, soil basics and water conservation
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Private Water Systems
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water systems (wells and piping). Menu items include water quantities required, water pumps, systems controls, design considerations and piping.
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Private Water Systems (download)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water systems (wells and piping). Menu items include water quantities required, water pumps, systems controls, design considerations and piping.
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Private Water Systems (in Spanish)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Sistemas de Agua Potable Privada. Este programa tiene la intencion de proporcionar informacion acerca de sistemas privados pequenos de suministro de agua potable.
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Questions & Answers from the Arsenic Training Workshops
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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RCRA Training Modules
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste. An archive of Call Center training modules that provide an overview of a specific regulatory topic under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These modules are useful resources for people wishing to gain a general understanding of RCRA, but they are not comprehensive sources of regulatory information.
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Residential Water Conservation Techniques
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Shows effective ways to save water inside and outside the house. Topics include efficient toilets, showerheads, faucets; leak detection, water efficient lawn care and gardening; car washing and pool operation. Save amazing amounts of money while protecting the environment! The expert system feature allows users to calculate how much they will save by installing water efficient devices in their homes. Useful for everyone from the general public to utility managers.
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Residential Water Conservation Techniques (Spanish version)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Tecnicas para la Conservacion de Agua Residencial. Este programa tiene la intencion de proporcionar informacion acerca de la conservacion de agua adentro y alrededor de la casa.
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Storm Water Management Video
By Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This public service announcement about storm water management originated from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and is now being used by several other city and state environmental agencies. It is part of a campaign to inform the public about storm water management and what individual citizens can do to help. The online version is provided by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
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Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Includes information and graphics depicting the ozone layer, how ozone is created, causes and effects of ozone depletion, the ozone hole, the greenhouse effect, and how an individual can help prevent ozone depletion. The program also examines applicable government legislation, including portions of the US Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
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Summer Severe Weather Distance Learning Course
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). This self-paced course discusses the basic principles of warm season convective weather with the aim of improving the prediction of significant and severe convection.
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Superfund Hotline Training Modules
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Program. These Hotline training modules provide an introductory overview of EPA regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
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Surface Water Education System
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Includes a general overview of the importance and quantity of surface water, a detailed look at this resource for Indiana, and a discussion of how surface water can become contaminated. Illustrates an extensive discussion of agricultural best management practices to protect surface water resources
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Transport Processes in the Environment
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Introduction to momentum and scalar transport in environmental flows, with emphasis given to river and lake systems. Derivation and solutions to the differential form of mass conservation equations. Topics include: molecular and turbulent diffusion, boundary layers, dissolution, phase partitioning, bed-water exchange, air-water exchange, settling and coagulation, buoyancy-driven flows, and stratification in lakes.
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Treatment Decision Exercises
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Powerpoint slides from a presentation held at EPA's 2005 Arsenic On-site Training workshops, held in May and April of 2005.
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UIC Class V Injection Wells
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Explains US EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program, with a focus on Class V injection wells in particular. These wells inject wastewater directly into or above underground sources of drinking water, so it is important to understand why they exist, why they may pose a danger to the environment, and how they may be operated and maintained safely. Important information for the general public and for well owners and operators.
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Winter Weather Distance Learning Course
By Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education & Training (COMET). Winter weather presents many challenges to the forecaster. This self-paced, distance learning course addresses the scientific aspects of a few of those challenges: microphysics, precipitation type, precipitation amount, and applications of NWP ensembles. As both mesoscale observations and model resolution improve, the forecaster needs to keep abreast of applications of these in the operational environment. These self-paced modules discuss the principles of these applications with the aim of improving winter weather forecasts.
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