The instructor will explain how to operate a microscope and discuss the principles of microscopic examination of wastewater with a focus on its application in small wastewater treatment systems. Furthermore, we will prepare real live samples for microscopic examinations and discuss the findings.

Who might want to attend: wastewater professionals interested in using a microscope for lab work and want to know how to use that lab acquired knowledge.
Lunch: Provided to registrants
CEUs: 0.7 units
Cost: SWIOS members free (https://www.swios.org/membership), Non-members $75

Bringing your own microscope is encouraged, but not necessary.

REGISTRATION link coming soon!

About the instructor Victor Santa Cruz: Victor Santa Cruz is a microbiologist and experienced professional in the field of wastewater treatment and analysis, with a particular focus on the microscopic examination of wastewater. Victor Santa Cruz actively promotes the use of microscopy to enhance understanding and efficiency in wastewater treatment. Victor Santa Cruz has a Bachelor of Science from California State Polytechnic University and over 25 years experience as a Laboratory Technician and Biologist in wastewater laboratories. At the beginning of 2021 and after over 25 years of employment, Victor retired from Inland Empire Utilities Agency in Ontario, CA.  In addition to his laboratory experience in wastewater treatment operations, Victor has created a “Wastewater Organism Database”, employing high quality photomicrographs, videos, and narration to explain biological, ecological, morphological, and operational information related to wastewater organisms and treatment.