by Shannon Pepper | Mar 8, 2024 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater, Water Operator Certification
Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) is an important parameter used in wastewater operations to assess the condition of activated sludge processes. MCRT is a measurement of the amount of time cells spend in the activated sludge process and helps determine the treatment...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 5, 2024 | Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Where does water go when it spirals down the drain? Whether from a home, a local brewery, or the car wash down the street, it likely ends up in a public wastewater system. Public wastewater systems protect human health and the environment by removing contaminants from...
by Shannon Pepper | Feb 13, 2024 | Wastewater
Sewer systems are the underground heroes of water and wastewater systems. They play a vital role in protecting public health, the environment, and overall quality of life in communities around the world. It’s important to be aware of the potential problems that...
by Shannon Pepper | Jan 3, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Homes with onsite wastewater treatment may use a lagoon as a method for treating wastewater. While lagoons do use natural processes for treatment, they still need to be maintained and monitored to keep the lagoon working efficiently and effectively. Here are some tips...
by Shannon Pepper | Jan 2, 2024 | Wastewater
In this episode, we dive into collection systems. We discuss the basic components that make up collection systems and their objectives. Wastewater starts at your home, then travels to the wastewater treatment plant: we will discuss all the parts that get it there....
by Mark Ogrentz | 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...
