Small Water Systems: Water Storage Facilities

by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2023 | Asset Management, Utility Management

This podcast describes the use of water storage facilities and associated components to ensure a continuous, dependable, and clean supply of drinking water.

The Nature of Wastewater and Its Effects

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 24, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes

This podcast describes the typical waste constituents found in wastewater, the importance of treatment, and general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Small Water Systems: Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) – Overview and Requirements

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 21, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Uncategorized

This podcast episode covers the latest version of the Lead and Copper Rule that came out in December 2021. This episode will focus on: action and trigger level exceedances, sampling and testing locations and requirements, lead service line replacement programs and...

Big Picture – Activated Sludge

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 20, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

This podcast episode describes the process and purpose of activated sludge. The different components of a typical activated sludge process are provided, as well as duties and observations operators should be familiar with.

Struggling with Septic: North Carolina Towns take a Proactive Approach to Support Property Owners on Decentralized Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 14, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

What Is a Septic System? When you flush the toilet, take a shower, or do the dishes, water is being used to wash away waste, but where does this water go? Many municipalities offer a sanitary sewer utility that has a centralized wastewater treatment plant, but...