Why do we need Tertiary Treatment?

by Shannon Pepper | Mar 3, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

This podcast details the various forms of tertiary treatments used by wastewater utilities in the removal of various contaminants found in wastewater. It emphasizes the importance of tertiary treatment in regards to unregulated and unmonitored contaminants of concern...

Small Water Systems: Establishing Enforceable Standards for Safe Drinking Water

by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations

This podcast provides an overview of drinking water regulations and standards, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act, regulated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations...

Small Water Systems: Water Storage Facilities

by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2023 | Asset Management, Utility Management

This podcast describes the use of water storage facilities and associated components to ensure a continuous, dependable, and clean supply of drinking water.

The Nature of Wastewater and Its Effects

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 24, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes

This podcast describes the typical waste constituents found in wastewater, the importance of treatment, and general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Small Water Systems: Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) – Overview and Requirements

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 21, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Uncategorized

This podcast episode covers the latest version of the Lead and Copper Rule that came out in December 2021. This episode will focus on: action and trigger level exceedances, sampling and testing locations and requirements, lead service line replacement programs and...