Course Description
Redox or mottles? Silt loam or sandy loam? Why does all this matter? Understanding and identifying saturated soil features and soil texture is essential to the proper design of soil-based wastewater treatment systems. This advanced training reviews the formation and identification of redoximorphic features – including concentrations, depletions, and the soil matrix – and examines how different soil textures influence their development and appearance.
Designed for licensed designers who are already comfortable with identifying soil texture components, this workshop builds on existing skills and assumes familiarity with the USDA Soil Classification System. Participants will refine their ability to recognize and interpret key soil features that impact wastewater treatment performance and design decisions.
The Vermont Department of Environmental Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division has approved this 4.5-hour training for four (4) Soils Continuing Education credits.
