by Shannon Pepper | Feb 20, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
This podcast episode describes the process and purpose of activated sludge. The different components of a typical activated sludge process are provided, as well as duties and observations operators should be familiar with.
by Shannon Pepper | Jan 17, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Becky Lewis worked in the wastewater field for 32 years. She started her career as a laboratory technician and retired from her position as Water Resources & Recovery Division Manager a few months ago. Tonya Bronleewe from the Environmental Finance Center at...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 16, 2022 | Policy and Legislation, Stormwater, Wastewater
This podcast provides an overview of the Clean Water Act, the main provisions, history, and environmental benefits.
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 13, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Conservation, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Wastewater
If someone asked you to drink reclaimed wastewater, what would you say? What if they asked you to drink purified water? Clearly the latter sounds more appealing, but both these terms are often used to talk about the same thing: wastewater from homes and businesses...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 9, 2022 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Senior Program Manager at Wichita State University, Nicholas Willis shares information regarding process control testing for phosphorus in wastewater treatment plants. Find the other videos in the Wastewater Nutrients Process Control series here: Wastewater Nutrients...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 9, 2022 | Energy Management, Wastewater
In this podcast, we will be looking at energy efficiency for wastewater treatment. Energy used at treatment facilities is a large share of a plant’s operating costs. Assessing those costs and where to make improvements can provide long-term savings for utilities....
