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  • Chemistry Refresher for Environmental Professionals Training Course - Live Online Training

    • October 22, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Live Online Training
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    October 22, 2026, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. MDT (1 Day)

    Mountain Time Zone
    (7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Pacific or 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Central)

    Live Interactive Online Training


    Course Reviews (4.6/5): 

    Overview: This course provides a practical review of key chemistry principles essential for understanding contaminant behavior in soil, air, and water. The course begins with a review of atomic structure and the environmental applications of the periodic chart. The course then progresses through topics such as chemical bonds, chemical reactions, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry. Environmental professionals managing or regulating contaminated soil and groundwater sites, stormwater, surface water, landfills, or hazardous waste will benefit from attending.


    This course is followed by the Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater training, November 17 - 18, 2026, which is recommended for those working on contaminated soil and groundwater sites.

     
    Course Topics: 
    Physical and Chemical Properties of Contaminants (S, Kd, Koc, Kow, Kh, Tb, Tm)

    Environmental Applications of the Periodic Table


    Oxidizers, Reducers, and Oxidation States
    Mass-Based and Molar-Based Concentrations
    Covalent versus Ionic Bonding

    Empirical, Chemical, and Structural Formulas
    Lewis Dot Notation
    Predicting Molecular Geometry
    Solubility Rules, Precipitation, and Sedimentation
         		Chemical Reactions, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics
    Stoichiometry
    Chemical Equilibrium and Limiting Reactants
    Redox Potential and pH

    Microbes and Terminal Electron Acceptors
    Polyatomic Oxoanions (nitrate, phosphate, perchlorate, etc.)
    Organic Molecules and IUPAC Nomenclature
    Common Soil and Water Quality Monitoring Parameters

    Predicting Contaminant Behavior


    Intended Audience: Environmental engineers, geologists, hydrogeologist, agency staff, and other environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of environmental chemistry. This course is especially helpful for those working with chemical data who have not had a chemistry refresher in over ten years.


    Learning Objectives and Methods: Course participants will gain a fundamental understanding of chemistry and how it applies to managing and improving environmental quality. Key concepts will be emphasized through a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, and quizzes. Those seeking course credit must fully participate in the course and will be required to complete a written test to ensure they have gained an adequate understanding of topics covered.


    Education Level: Introductory/refresher to intermediate.

    Course Materials: 2026 updated course proceedings (124 color pages - PDF).


    Credit: 7.5 PDHs or 0.75 CEUs for completing 7.5 hours of instruction.


    Registration: $295, $225 per person for small groups of 2 to 9 people, $150 per person when registering a large group of 10 or more on the same registration. Each registrant will receive their own link to join the training and may participate from any location with internet access. Register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783.


    Location: Your home or office - anywhere you can get comfortable and online.

    About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over thirty years of professional experience in environmental quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to environmental projects and teaches courses in contaminant chemistry, transport and fate, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and remediation with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy (NEMA).

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  • Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater Training Course: A Focus on the Behavior of Petroleum, Chlorinated Solvents, and Metals - Live Online Training

    • November 17, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • November 18, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Live Online Training
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    November 17 - 18, 2026, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. MST     (2 Days)

    Mountain Time Zone

    (7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Pacific or 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Central)
    Live Interactive Online Training



    Course Reviews (4.8/5): 

    Overview: This course provides a practical overview of contaminant behavior in soil and groundwater with an emphasis on petroleum, chlorinated solvents, and metals. The material is intended for consultants and regulators managing contaminated sites. Course content is constantly updated, and includes new research and approaches for characterizing contaminant distribution and hydrogeology in the subsurface.


    This course is preceded by the Chemistry Refresher for Environmental Professionals, October 22, 2026, which is recommended for anyone who has not had a chemistry refresher training in the last ten years and those seeking a review of environmental chemistry.


    Course Topics:
    Transport and Fate Overview

    • Potential Fates of Contaminants

    • Advective Transport

    • Mechanical Dispersion

    • Chemical Dispersion

    • Matrix Storage
    • Back Diffusion
    • Effective Solubility and Raoult's Law
    • High Resolution Site Characterization

    3- and 4-Phase Equilibrium Partitioning

    • 3- and 4-Phase Mass Distribution

    • Le Chatelier's Principle 

    • Applications of Kd, Koc, foc, Kow, and KH

    • NAPL and the One Percent Rule

    • Metal Sorption and pH

    • Desorption Rates

    Subsurface Transport

    • Soil Properties

    • Contaminant Infiltration

    • Hydrogeology Overview

    • Three Point Problem

    • Retardation Factors

    • Contaminant Velocity

    • Diving Plumes

    • Permeability vs. Gradient

    Nonaqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL) Transport

    • LNAPL Transport and Distribution Scenarios

    • Saturation and Recoverability

    • Specific Retention (Sr)

    • Concentration of Saturation (Csat)

    • DNAPL Transport and Mass Distribution

    • 14-Compartment Model

    Vapor Transport

    • Henry's Law and Vapor Pressure

    • Contaminant Vapor Transport Processes

    • Petroleum Vapor Attenuation

    • Chlorinated Vapor Attenuation

    • Preferential Pathways

    • Barometric Pumping
    Natural Attenuation

    • Natural Attenuation Processes

    • Lines of Evidence

    • Decay Rates

    • Degradation Rate Tools

    • Estimating Restoration Time Frame

    Focus on Hydrocarbon Contamination

    • Gasoline and Diesel Chemistry

    • Properties of BTEX, Oxygenates, and Additives

    • Soil Retention

    • Ethanol Cosolvation and Plume Elongation

    • Natural Attenuation Processes

    • Geochemical Indicators

    • Plume Behavior and Redox Zones

    • BTEX Plume Lengths
    • Monitoring Parameters

    Focus on Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Contamination

    • Chlorinated Solvent Chemistry and Sources

    • Plume Behavior Classification

    • Degradation Pathways

    • Dehalogenating Microbes
    • Role of Hydrogen Gas
    • Geochemical Indicators
    • Biotransformation Rates
    • Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI)
    • Monitoring Parameters

    Focus on Metal Contaminants

    • Forms of Metal Contamination

    • Complexation and Speciation

    • Methylation and Demethylation

    • Redox and Microbial Effects

    • Cation/Anion Exchange

    • Sorption to Iron Oxides

    • Variably Charged Soils

    • Sulfide Precipitation

    • Dissolved Solids vs. Metal Mobility

    • Facilitated Transport

    • Metal Fixation and Aging

    • Scenarios Approach to Metal Attenuation

    Intended Audience: Environmental engineers, geologists, hydrogeologist, agency staff, and other environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of transport and fate principles, and the behavior of petroleum, chlorinated solvent, and metals in soil and groundwater. This course is ideal for seasoned professionals, as well as, new hires who would benefit from a "crash course" in modern contaminant transport and fate.


    Learning Objectives and Methods: Course participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior of contaminants in soil and groundwater, how to improve interpretation of site characterization data, and how to predict contaminant behavior in soil and groundwater. Key concepts will be emphasized through a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, and quizzes. Those seeking course credit must fully participate in the course and will be required to complete a written test to ensure they have gained an adequate understanding of topics covered.


    Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered. A review of transport and fate principles will also be presented to ensure all levels benefit from attending.


    Course Materials: 2026 updated course proceedings and resources (246 color pages - PDF).


    Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.


    Registration: $395, $295 per person for 2 to 9 people, $250 per person for 10 or more people on the same registration. Each registrant will receive their own link to join the training and may participate from any location with internet access. You may register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783.


    Location: Anywhere you can get comfortable and online.

    About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over thirty years of professional experience in environmental quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to environmental projects and teaches courses in chemistry, site characterization, transport and fate, geochemistry, hydrogeology, remediation, and water quality management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy (NEMA). He has taught hundreds of environmental science and technology courses to thousands of students.

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  • Transport and Fate of Metals in Soil and Groundwater: Applying the Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Contaminated Sites Training Course - Live Online Training

    • December 15, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • December 16, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Live Online Training
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    December 15 - 16, 2026, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. MST (2 Days)

    Mountain Time Zone
    (7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Pacific or 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Central)

    Live Interactive Online Training



    Course Reviews (4.8/5): 

    Summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transport, fate, and attenuation of metals in soil and groundwater using the "Scenarios Approach". The Scenarios Approach was developed by Savannah River National Laboratory to provide a quick and easy framework for improving the assessment and remediation of inorganic contaminated sites. The Scenarios Approach is based on the interpretation of plume geochemistry, geochemical gradients, and specific inorganic contaminant behavior in various geochemical settings (e.g., Cr(VI) instability under low redox conditions). Understanding metal behavior within various geochemical conditions provides an improved method for predicting metal contaminant transport and fate, and implementing effective remediation strategies. The course focuses on metals in soil and groundwater, and is also applicable to sediment, stormwater, and surface water.


    Course Topics:
    Principles of Metal Behavior in Soil and Groundwater

    Overview of the Scenarios Approach

    Source Configurations

    Designating Plume Segments

    Scenario Indicator Parameters:
    • Oxidation-Reduction Potential
    • Cation Exchange Capacity
    • Soil Iron Oxide Content
    Primary Modifying Factors:
    • pH
    • Total Dissolved Solids
    • Sulfur Species
    • Carbonate Alkalinity
    Secondary Modifying Factors:
    • Facilitated Transport
    • Source Type
    • Hydrogeology
    • Travel Time to Receptors
      		  

      Biogeochemical Gradients


      Six Scenario Behavior of:

      • Arsenic
      • Cadmium
      • Chromium (III)
      • Chromium (VI)
      • Copper
      • Lead
      • Nickel
      • Selenium
      • Zinc
      • Nitrate
      • Perchlorate
      Mercury Behavior

      Attenuation Conceptual Models

      U.S. EPA's Tiered Approach

      Data and Plume Analysis Tools

      Cost Influencing Factors

      Enhanced Metal Attenuation

      Remediation Technologies

      Considerations for Mining Sites

      Intended Audience: Environmental engineers, geologists, hydrogeologist, agency staff, and other environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of the transport and fate of metals and other inorganic contaminants in soil and groundwater. This course is ideal for seasoned professionals, as well as, new hires who would benefit from a "crash course" in modern inorganic contaminant transport and fate.


      Learning Objectives and Methods: Course participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior of metals and other inorganic contaminants in soil and groundwater, and effective approaches to enhance attenuation. Key concepts will be emphasized through a combination of lecture, interactive exercises, and quizzes. Those seeking course credit must fully participate in the course and will be required to complete a written test to ensure they have gained an adequate understanding of topics covered.


      Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered.

      Course Materials: 2026 updated course proceedings and reference material (202 color pages - PDF).


      Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.

      Registration: $395, $295 per person for 2 to 9 people, $250 per person for 10 or more people on the same registration. Each registrant will receive their own link to join the training and may participate from any location with internet access. You may register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783.


      Location: Anywhere you can get comfortable and online.

      About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over thirty years of professional experience in environmental quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to environmental projects and teaches courses in environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, transport and fate, remediation, and water quality management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy (NEMA).

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    Previous Environmental Training Courses

    January 13, 2026 Operator Training for PFAS Treatment in Drinking Water - Live Online Training
    October 07, 2025 PFAS Transport, Fate, and Remediation in Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater: Understanding and Managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Including PFOA and PFOS Course - Live Online Training
    September 18, 2025 Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater Training Course: A Focus on the Behavior of Petroleum, Chlorinated Solvents, and Metals - Live Online Training
    April 23, 2025 Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater Training Course: A Focus on the Behavior of Petroleum, Chlorinated Solvents, and Metals - Montana DEQ
    September 19, 2024 Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater Training Course: A Focus on the Behavior of Petroleum, Chlorinated Solvents, and Metals - Live Online Training
    March 26, 2024 PFAS Transport, Fate, and Remediation in Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater: Understanding and Managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Including PFOA and PFOS Course - Live Online Training
    June 16, 2022 PFAS Transport, Fate, and Remediation in Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater: Understanding and Managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Including PFOA and PFOS Course for Montana DEQ Staff - Live Online Training
    April 26, 2022 Stormwater Pollutant Chemistry & Monitoring Short Course for Colorado DPHE Staff - Live Online Training
    November 14, 2017 Remediation Principles and Technologies for Soil, Vapor, and Groundwater: Applications and Limitations of Sixty-four In Situ and Ex Situ Remedies - Denver, CO
    June 07, 2017 Metal Attenuation in Soil and Groundwater: Applying the Six Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Contaminated Sites (U.S. DOE 2011) Training Course - Helena, MT
    June 06, 2017 Chemistry Refresher for Environmental Professionals - Helena, MT
    January 25, 2017 Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate in Soil and Groundwater Training: A Focus on Petroleum, Chlorinated Solvents, and Metals - Denver, CO
    January 24, 2017 Stormwater Pollutant Chemistry Short Course: Principles and Applications to Storm Water Treatment and Management - Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, Centennial, CO
    May 04, 2016 Stormwater Pollutant Chemistry Principles and Applications - Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO
    May 03, 2016 Metal Attenuation in Soil and Groundwater: Applying the Six Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Contaminated Sites (U.S. DOE 2011) Training Course - Denver, CO
    November 17, 2015 Stormwater Pollutant Chemistry: Applications to Monitoring and BMP Effectiveness Training Course - Fort Collins, CO
    January 28, 2014 Stormwater Chemistry: Principles and Applications to Storm Water Treatment and Management, Denver, Colorado, January 28 - 29, 2014

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