by Shannon Pepper | Apr 24, 2023 | Asset Management, Utility Management, Wastewater
This podcast discusses the importance of asset management, what issues an asset management plan helps to address, and plan implementation.
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 21, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
This podcast compares centralized and decentralized wastewater systems and describes the advantages and disadvantages of each system type.
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 19, 2023 | Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, Wastewater
This podcast explains different service rate structures, methods and resources used to set service rates, and the challenges small systems face in setting rates.
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 17, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
This podcast provides an overview of how lagoons are used for wastewater treatment, the types of treatment lagoons, and how to maintain an effective treatment lagoon.
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 5, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater
In December of 2022, Buffalo, NY experienced a once-in-a-generation blizzard. Extensive snowfall and high winds impacted the city, devastating neighborhoods, and leaving community members stranded. In this episode, the Syracuse University Environmental Finance...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 22, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater
This podcast describes the various safety concerns associated with small wastewater treatment plants and details the practices and procedures operators should implement to ensure a safe working environment.