Big Picture – Activated Sludge

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.

Big Picture – Headworks & Primary Treatment

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 30, 2023 | Treatment Processes

This episode describes the headworks and primary treatment process of a typical wastewater treatment plant. The discussion of the headworks focuses on the purpose, process, and components of coarse screenings, grit removal, and influent sampling processes. The podcast...

Small Water Systems: Addressing Iron, Manganese, and Water Hardness Concerns

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 27, 2023 | Treatment Processes

This podcast describes the measures taken to address iron, manganese, and water hardness concerns in drinking water treatment.

Small Water Systems: Groundwater Treatment and Chlorine Disinfection

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 26, 2023 | Treatment Processes

This podcast describes the use of chlorine disinfection for drinking water treatment at Small Water Systems.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in New York’s Water Sector

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 25, 2023 | Utility Management, Water Justice, Workforce Development

In this podcast, hear from the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center’s Director of Water Resiliency Initiatives, Khris Dodson, as he interviews Walt Walker, Water Equity Practice Leader and Associate at Greeley and Hansen. The two discuss the...