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Should You Use Additives in Your Septic Tank?

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...

Wastewater Math Tutorial: Food to Microorganism Ratio

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.

Operator Certification Math – Flow and Volume

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.

Wastewater Nutrients Process Control Testing Series: Nitrates

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 28, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Senior Program Manager at Wichita State University’s EFC, Nicholas Willis, shares information regarding process control testing for nitrates in wastewater treatment plants.

Wastewater Math Tutorial: Small System Calculations

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 26, 2023 | Operator Certification, Wastewater

The most difficult section of the wastewater operator tests for many people is math. Use this video to sharpen up the skills you need to operate a small wastewater system.
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