Small Wastewater Systems: Asset Management Plans and Implementation

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.

Small Wastewater Systems: Decentralized Systems

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.

Small Wastewater Systems: Setting Service Rates

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.

Small Wastewater Systems: How Lagoons Treat Wastewater

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.

Big Picture – EPA regulations and NPDES Permits

by Shannon Pepper | Apr 6, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Policy and Legislation

In this podcast we will discuss the basic of the National Pollutant Discharge (NPDES) permit regulations. We talk to Ben Zimmerman, a data analyst and NPDES permit enforcement coordinator with the Albuquerque Water Authority, about typical permit requirements and...