by Shannon Pepper | Mar 8, 2024 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater, Water Operator Certification
Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) is an important parameter used in wastewater operations to assess the condition of activated sludge processes. MCRT is a measurement of the amount of time cells spend in the activated sludge process and helps determine the treatment...
by Shannon Pepper | Aug 17, 2023 | Operator Certification, Workforce Development
Understanding the concept of concentration and how it relates to wastewater is an important skill for all wastewater works. It is essential in understanding initial wastewater conditions, compliance, and water quality. This video will guide you on how to calculate...
by Shannon Pepper | Aug 16, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems
To use septic tank additives, or not? That’s the million dollar question. Research shows that septic tank additives can cause damage to your septic tank. Learn from Dr. Jason Barrett with MSU Extension why additives should be avoided. To learn more about how to...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 3, 2023 | Wastewater, Water Operator Certification, Workforce Development
Wastewater treatment relies on biological processes to clean the water. This video discusses the important relationship between naturally occurring microorganisms and the organic material–food–they consume.
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 29, 2023 | Water Operator Certification, Workforce Development
Ace the Math portion of your wastewater operator certification exam! Flow and volume are two of the most important math concepts of wastewater math. This video walks though how to approach the types of problems used to calculate flow and volume.
