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Getting to the Root of Pet Waste in Source Water

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 21, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Source Water Protection

Contaminants in a river might result in a simple fix: find the discharge, locate the leak, fix or replace the pipe. However, pollutants in the water can also be an indicator of a much more complex problem. For example, fecal coliform can come from many sources...

Signs of a Full Septic Tank

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 21, 2022 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater

If you own a home or other structure with a septic tank, you should be aware of the signs of a full septic tank.  You should also understand the stages of a full tank: Tank Filled to Normal Level, Sludge Accumulating, and an Over-filled Tank.  What do these three...

Local workforce development supports water conservation

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 12, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater, Workforce Development

Dead lawns, timed showers, and low-flush toilets are what most people think of when they hear the words water conservation.  Most of the public discourse around saving water places the burden on consumers and their water use habits.  However, as severe drought grips...

Lift Station Operation and Maintenance

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 6, 2022 | Asset Management, Utility Management, Wastewater

  Lift stations are installed at low points in the collection system where continued gravity flow is not possible or practical. A high level of reliability is required for lift stations because failures can result in sanitary sewer overflows of raw wastewater...

Wastewater System Resilience: Tips to get started

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 6, 2022 | Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Wastewater, Water System Collaboration

The Challenge Small communities that manage their own wastewater systems face significant barriers to building and maintaining effective treatment services. They are more likely to be economically disadvantaged than their larger, more urban counterparts and may lack...
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