by AJ Barney | Jun 16, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater, Water Operator Certification
What if one simple box could help you understand almost every volume conversion (in imperial units) on your certification exam? Water operators work with volumes every single day, but it can be difficult to truly visualize what those numbers mean. This video breaks...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 8, 2026 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Wastewater
Solar aerator on a treatment lagoon. Image Credit: Tucker Colvin, Southwest Environmental Finance Center. Small wastewater treatment plants often operate on tight budgets, but strategic, affordable upgrades can significantly boost efficiency, reduce energy costs and...
by AJ Barney | May 4, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Wastewater
Wastewater sedimentation is a simple but effective process to remove solids from wastewater. In a primary clarifier, solid particles are moved from the wastewater through the settling process. This process is similar to what happens in a French press coffee maker....
by Southwest EFC | Apr 30, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Utility Management, Wastewater
Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need them most. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts...
by AJ Barney | Apr 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Data Management, GIS, Utility Management, Wastewater
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers provide precise location data using satellite signals. If you are part of a water system, accurate location data is helpful to map assets, document infrastructure, and improve overall system management. ...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 22, 2026 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
Plastic septic tank being installed. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute) Septic tanks play a critical role in on-site wastewater treatment for homes that are not connected to municipal sewer systems. Two of the most common materials...
