by AJ Barney | Sep 30, 2026 | Conservation, Energy Management, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Operations & Maintenance, Rates, Small Water Systems, Utility Management, Wastewater
Energy costs represent a large expense for most wastewater systems. Systems require constant energy, especially for treatment processes and pumping requirements, and energy costs are expected to continue to rise. Energy costs are not typically assessed for possible...
by AJ Barney | Sep 30, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Operator Certification, Wastewater
Many operators are familiar with the theory of determining the solids concentration in activated sludge and performing related calculations, but it is not always in the scope of their duties to collect samples and perform the needed analysis to obtain that data. This...
by AJ Barney | Sep 15, 2026 | Conservation, Green Infrastructure, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Uncategorized
Most people may walk past a parking lot without giving it a second thought, but in Santa Fe, these lots are quietly trying to reshape the climate of the neighborhoods around them. This short documentary follows watershed hydrologist Aaron Kauffman and permaculture...
by AJ Barney | Sep 15, 2026 | Cyber Awareness, Cybersecurity, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Join Michelle, a Senior Program Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she explains a few tips for keeping even the smallest system protected from random cybersecurity threats. In this video, Michelle helps you understand the...
by AJ Barney | Jul 7, 2026 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Transform Your Water Operator Job Description with AI! Join Leslie, the Marketing and Communication Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she reveals how to leverage AI to enhance your water operator job description and attract...
