by Shannon Pepper | May 2, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is issued by either EPA or an authorized state to all facilities that discharge any pollutant into Waters of the United States. It is important for all operators to know the basics of what is on your...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 27, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Overview Jar testing, also known as bench testing, is a practical method to evaluate a plant’s chemical treatment process by using site-specific wastewater and observing how it reacts with different chemicals. Chemical use is essential in wastewater treatment and...
by AJ Barney | Mar 24, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Utility Management, Wastewater
Grease traps are a valuable tool that utilities and food service establishments can deploy to minimize fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in their collection systems. These devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but share many of the same principles to remove FOG...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 20, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Green Infrastructure
This webinar was presented by the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) on March 6, 2025. To view the recording, click here; or scroll down. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is gaining momentum across the United States and Canada as communities seek...
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 Southwest EFC | Dec 19, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, General Management & Finance, News, Policy and Legislation, Pollution & Water Quality, Source Water Protection, Wastewater
The EPA published final recommended ambient water quality criteria to address nutrient pollution in lakes and reservoirs under Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act in August 2021. These recommendations address water quality standards for Total Nitrogen and Total...
