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 Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Treatment Processes
The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) requires all public water systems to have a Distribution System Sampling Plan (DSSP). A DSSP is your roadmap for routine water quality monitoring throughout the system. It outlines where and when you’ll take samples and...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 11, 2025 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems, Uncategorized
Image courtesy of rick on Flickr Regular flushing can be an important technique for maintaining water quality by removing stagnant water, biofilm, sediments, and contaminants that can accumulate in pipes. For small water systems, flushing can be part of regular...
by AJ Barney | Feb 7, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized, Wastewater
This video covers practical tips for inspecting septic tanks and covers measurement of solids levels as a means to evaluate pumping frequencies. This video is created and presented by Greg Pearson, who is the water and wastewater systems trainer at the Great Lakes...
by AJ Barney | Feb 5, 2025 | Conservation, Green Infrastructure, Pollution & Water Quality, Stormwater, Uncategorized, Utility Management, Wastewater
Dive deep into the murky history and lasting impact of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the United States. This video unravels what a CSO is, the challenges CSOs cause, and what is being done to address those challenges. Discover what it takes to tackle these issues...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 29, 2024 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Pollution & Water Quality
Image credit: Kathleen Kirkpatrick/The Capacity Collaborative Many of the rivers and streams our communities rely on for drinking water and recreation may appear to be clean. However, in some locations they have become dumping grounds for pollutants that pose a risk...
