Potable Water and Groundwater Sampling

In partnership with the University of Manitoba

This course will be delivered in two parts: online and in-person. It is designed provide students with an understanding of typical groundwater impacts focusing on the differences between light and dense non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPL and DNAPL).  The course will include the theory behind groundwater well installation, groundwater development, and purging and sampling including groundwater well volume and recharge related calculations. Students will assist with development, purging and sampling of an on-Site groundwater well and will collect potable water samples from on-Site. Supplies: Students require a calculator and must be dressed appropriately for the weather.

Online: Tuesday, Sept 15 at 8:00am – 12:30pm

In-Person at the University of Manitoba Innovation Park – Drill Rig & Monitoring Well: Thursday, Sept 16 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Registration

MEIA Member $150.00

MEIA Student Chapter Member $80.00

Non-member $250.00

Students $160.00

Students and MEIA Student Chapter Members – please register by contacting MEIA at (204) 306-3121.

This is a 1.5 credit hour course (ENVR 2010) for University of Manitoba students under the coordination of Mark Hanson, Department of Environment and Geography – students must register through the University of Manitoba as well as through MEIA to obtain credit hours.

Registrants for this event are eligible to claim 3 PD credits towards maintaining their EP designation with ECO Canada.