by Shannon Pepper | Nov 21, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Utility Management, Wastewater
Sampler used for industrial pretreatment sampling. First of all, what is pretreatment for wastewater and sewer systems? Pretreatment programs are often utilized by sewer authorities to protect their wastewater system and support their National Pollutant Discharge...
by Shannon Pepper | Nov 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater
Ever wonder what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Allow us to take you on an ASMR exploration of the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant. This video showcases the unsung heroes of wastewater treatment and the vital services they provide to...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 31, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Technical Assistance
Hello everyone, My name is Lionel Puhuyesva, and I am a member of the Hopi Tribe located in Northeastern Arizona. I work with Moonshot Missions as a Senior Utility Advisor. Moonshot Missions is a non-profit dedicated to ensuring clean and healthy water and waterways...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 19, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater
Every water system communicates with stakeholders. Would you like to see your community value water more? Are you raising your rates? Are you seeking support from local leaders such as elected officials or agency leaders for overdue infrastructure projects? Would like...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
First Impressions Prior to the start of my internship at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC), I had never even heard of the term ‘PFAS’. However, a bit of research on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances revealed an alarming issue that I was...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 13, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater
In this episode, Dawn Nall from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Sarah Diefendorf and Elaine McCarty from the Capacity Collaborative on the importance of communicating in the wastewater industry. Sarah and Elaine reflect on their vast experience...
