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...
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 | Apr 4, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
This insightful interview with water quality expert Elin Warn Betanzo P.E. sheds light on the topic of lead contamination and compliance with the revised lead and copper rule. In this podcast you will be introduced to new research regarding lead sampling and...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 4, 2023 | Energy Management, Resilience, Utility Management
Easton Utilities won the MD Green Registry’s Sustainability Leadership Award for installing a 2-megawatt photovoltaic solar array, which produces more than 100% of the energy needed for its wastewater treatment facility and removing up to 95% of pollutants...
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.