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SUMMARY:Water Quality Data Management and Interpretation Using AquaChem
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is designed to provide groundwater professionals with hands-on experience in applying AquaChem to projects requiring water quality data management and interpretation. \nCost: **$800 USD *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL** before SEPTEMBER 22\, 2026\n$850 – registration and payment after SEPTEMBER 23\, 2026\nLocation: Online\nDates: October 22-23\, 2026\nTimes: 9AM-5PM EST\nContact info: 519-746-1798\nsales@waterloohydrogeologic.com \n \n Course Description: \nThis hands-on course introduces environmental professionals to the application of AquaChem to projects requiring the interpretation of aqueous geochemical data. Hands-on exercises using AquaChem will be completed throughout the course to demonstrate various techniques for importing\, querying\, and reporting water quality data; principles and use of a database; and the use of the program to complete temporal and spatial geochemical data interpretation. \nCourse Topics: \n\nThe fundamentals of managing water quality data and interpreting results\nConcepts and benefits of relational databases for hydrochemistry data management\nImporting water quality data from a variety of data sources into an AquaChem database\nCustomizing database structure to complement your data\nAutomatic identification of samples which exceed regulatory limits\nUsing sample data with PHREEQC\nPlotting spatial and temporal patterns in water quality data\n\nThe exercises used in the course require a current AquaChem license. An AquaChem trial license will be provided for use during the course as part of the registration fee for those who need it. \nWho should attend? \nThis course is suited for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals behind the numerical and graphical toolset for efficient analysis of most water chemistry data sets.  Prior experience is not required however basic knowledge of the principles of geochemistry is necessary to grasp the course material. \nAttendees are required to provide their own computer with the software loaded and connect remotely to the online course. \nCourse Requirements \nComputers with the following minimum requirements are needed to run AquaChem: \nSystem Requirements: \n\nOperating System: Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise\nProcessor:  x64 (Intel Core i3 – 8th generation or newer)\nHard Disk: 750 MB or more recommended\nRAM: 8GB or more recommended\n\nSoftware Requirements (not included with installation): \n\n32-bit (x86) version of MS Office 365 Access or MS Office 2019 Access\nOR\n32-bit (x86) version of MS Access Runtime Engine 2007 or newerNote: if you have a 64-bit version of Microsoft Office\, you will need to install a 32-bit version of the MS-Access Runtime Engine that is different from your Office version. For example\, if you have Office 2019 x64 installed\, you can install the 32-bit version of the Access Runtime Engine 2010\, 2013\, or 2016.\n\nWhat you will get! \n\n30-day temporary training license of AquaChem\nPDF copy of all the course lectures and exercises\nNetworking with other environmental professionals\n10% discount on AquaChem licenses for attendees\nA certificate of attendance for completing the course\n\nInstructors \nThe course will be led by Nicholas Lyle\, the lead trainer at Waterloo Hydrogeologic. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world experience with a strong understanding of the underlying principles to help explain the concepts covered in the course and answer questions you may have.
URL:https://www.waterloohydrogeologic.com/event/aqc-training-oct2026/
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SUMMARY:Groundwater Flow & Contaminant Transport Modeling using Visual MODFLOW Flex
DESCRIPTION:This 4-day online course introduces participants to the complete groundwater modeling workflow using version 12 of Visual MODFLOW Flex.  Enjoy a mix of lectures and exercises focused on a variety of groundwater modeling concepts including conceptual and numerical model development\, contaminant transport modeling\, the use of secondary utilities for enhanced modeling results and analysis\, parameter estimation and model calibration\, and the analysis of model results. \nCost: $1\,300 USD **EARLY BIRD SPECIAL before November 2\, 2026**\n$1\,450 USD – registrations after November 3\, 2026 and later\nLocation: Online\nDates: December 1-4\, 2026\nTimes: 9AM-5PM EST\nContact info: 519-746-1798\nsales@waterloohydrogeologic.com \n \nCourse Topics: \n\nPrinciples of groundwater modeling\nConceptual model development\nFundamentals of groundwater flow modeling using MODFLOW\nPrinciples of finite difference grid design & optimization\nSetting model extents and boundary conditions\nCreating and using unstructured grids\nSimulating multi-aquifer systems\nParticle tracking\, pathline analysis & capture zone delineation\nPerforming water budget analysis\nContaminant transport processes and simulation\nCalibration & verification of flow and transport models\nAn introduction to automated parameter estimation using PEST\n\nA current Visual MODFLOW Flex Pro or Premium license is recommended to complete the exercises. A Visual MODFLOW Flex Premium training license will be provided for use during the course as part of the registration fee for those who need it. \nWho should attend? \nThis course is suited for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals behind groundwater modeling and how to develop models using Visual MODFLOW Flex. Prior modeling experience is not required\, however the course material assumes a basic background knowledge of the principles of hydrogeology. \nAttendees are required to provide their own computer with the software loaded and connect remotely to the online course. \nRequirements \nComputers with the following minimum requirements are needed to run Visual MODFLOW Flex: \nSystem Requirements: \n\nOperating System: Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise Editions\nProcessor: 64-bit\nHard Disk: 20 GB with enough room to run a model. We recommend 50 GB or more additional free space\nRAM: 16GB or more recommended\n\nWhat you will get! \n\n30-day temporary training license of Visual MODFLOW Flex Premium\nPDF copy of all the course lectures and exercises\nNetworking with other environmental and modeling professionals\n10% discount on Visual MODFLOW Flex licenses for attendees\nA certificate of attendance for completing the course\n\nInstructor \nThe course will be led by Nicholas Lyle\, the lead trainer at Waterloo Hydrogeologic. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world experience with a strong understanding of the underlying principles to help explain the concepts covered in the course and answer questions you may have.
URL:https://www.waterloohydrogeologic.com/events/flex-training-dec2026/
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SUMMARY:Aquifer Performance Test Analysis Using AquiferTest Pro
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day\, online course shows how to use AquiferTest Pro to analyze and interpret data from pumping and slug tests. Participants will be introduced to the theory behind the analysis of pumping and slug test data to better support interpretations and will be guided through the AquiferTest interface to improve efficiency. The course combines interactive online lectures\, comprehensive exercises\, and discussions to better improve your understanding of and proficiency with aquifer test evaluations. \nCost: **$800 USD *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL** before November 16\, 2026\n$850 – registration and payment after November 17\, 2026\nLocation: Online\nDates: December 15-16\, 2026\nTimes: 9AM-5PM EST\nContact info: 519-746-1798\nsales@waterloohydrogeologic.com \n \n Course Description: \nThis course is designed to present the theory behind groundwater flow to wells and to illustrate the practical development of aquifer test solutions. This course introduces the equations of flow\, the analytical techniques that have been developed to solve these equations\, and their practical implementation in AquiferTest Pro. It alternates between lectures and labs to illustrate the ease of using the software. Lab exercises have been developed to show the aquifer tests for unconfined\, leaky-confined\, and confined aquifer conditions. \nAttendees will gain a more complete understanding of the analysis of pumping tests and slug tests\, and the determination of aquifer hydraulic properties. The exercises presented in this course will help participants to develop the skills needed to evaluate and interpret the most common types of pumping tests and slug tests. \nCourse Topics: \n\nTheory behind aquifer test analysis\nHow to use AquiferTest Pro to analyze pumping test and slug test data\nHydrogeologic properties of aquifers and aquitards and their significance in aquifer tests\nAbout aquifer conditions and properties as they relate to pumping and slug tests\nSkills for optimizing and planning your pumping test and slug test projects\nWhen to apply the appropriate Type Curve for analyzing your pumping test data\nHow to use derivative analysis and diagnostic plots to improve pumping test evaluations\nHow to effectively apply AquiferTest Pro to your projects\n\nThe exercises used in the course require a current AquiferTest Pro license.  An AquiferTest Pro trial license will be provided for use during the course as part of the registration fee for those who need it. \nWho should attend? \nThis course is suited for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals behind pumping test and slug test analysis and interpretation and how to illustrate the practical development of aquifer test solutions. Prior experience is not required however basic knowledge of the principles of hydrogeology is necessary to grasp the course material. \nAttendees are required to provide their own computer with the software installed and connect remotely to the online course. \nCourse Requirements \nComputers with the following minimum requirements are needed to run AquiferTest Pro: \nSystem Requirements: \n\nOperating System: Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise Editions\nProcessor: 64-bit\nHard Disk: 200MB free space\, plus extra for project files\nRAM: 4GB or more recommended\n\nWhat you will get! \n\n30-day temporary training license of AquiferTest\nPDF copy of all the course lectures and exercises\nNetworking with other environmental and modeling professionals\n10% discount on AquiferTest licenses for attendees\nA certificate of attendance for completing the course\n\nInstructor \nThe course will be led by Nicholas Lyle\, the lead trainer at Waterloo Hydrogeologic. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world experience with a strong understanding of the underlying principles to help explain the concepts covered in the course and answer questions you may have.
URL:https://www.waterloohydrogeologic.com/events/aqt-training-dec2026/
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