Case Study: Online Sensors Improve Wastewater Treatment

New to online instrumentation? Accurate data from online water quality instruments can help Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) meet their treatment goals. Online sensors can assist operators with process optimization, lowering treatment costs, and meeting effluent limits. Knowing how to use these sensors properly is critical to ensuring accurate, reliable data. In this webinar, you’ll learn directly from a utility operator with extensive first-hand knowledge of online sensors. This case study will discuss the use of online instrumentation at Colorado Springs Utilities, including sensor applications, operator experiences, and recommendations on sensor use.

Attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss how and why instrumentation is used in wastewater treatment.
  • Evaluate the need for instrumentation at their own facility.
  • Apply online sensors to real-world applications
  • Understand sensor care requirements and potential limitations.

Who Should Attend:

Wastewater engineers, operators, instrument technicians, and superintendents who want to learn more about online instrumentation and sensor applications.

Earn CEUs!

This live educational webinar will be 50 minutes with 10 minutes for Q&A. After the webinar, attendees are eligible to receive a certificate awarding 0.1 CEUs from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IACET CEUs are often transferable, so check with your local association to see if IACET credit is accepted.


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Presented by:

Ben Barker, YSI Application Engineer


Ben is an Application Engineer for YSI’s online instrumentation. Ben has worked at YSI for over 4 years and has extensive experience in different industries utilizing sensors, analyzers, and lab methods for water analysis. In his current role, he provides application support and conducts technical training.


Shaun Thompson, Colorado Springs Utilities Environmental Specialist


Shaun has worked in various roles over his 16-year tenure with Colorado Springs Utilities, including the last three (3) years as the Environmental Specialist for the Resource Recovery Facilities. Shaun supports treatment optimization, technological innovation, facility planning, asset management, and other wastewater initiatives. Shaun holds a Colorado wastewater treatment "A" license.