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The 3 Facets of NPDES Permit Development

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 29, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations

Mike Tate discusses the development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. He goes over the three facets of developing NPDES Permits: Technology Based Limits, TMDL Specified Limits and Water Quality Based Limits. Better understand your...

Regional Development Organizations and Water Systems: Partnering for Resiliency

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 22, 2023 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Partnerships, Water System Collaboration

This blog explains how regional development organizations (RDOs) can assist their local drinking water and wastewater systems in new ways. If you are part of a water or wastewater system, keep reading to learn how your area’s RDO can assist you with your system’s most...

Why Is a Standard Operating Procedure Important?

by Shannon Pepper | Jan 24, 2023 | Utility Management

Standard Operating Procedures are written for a variety of tasks. An S.O.P. limits confusion, promotes effective training of new employees, and standardizes complex procedures. It’s important they’re followed to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

The Threat of Wildfires: Impacts on Local Water and Wastewater Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 20, 2022 | Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Source Water Protection

Tune in for a discussion of how wildfires impact wastewater and drinking water systems. As climate change further exacerbates natural disasters, water and wastewater systems will be put at greater risk for service and infrastructure failure or malfunction. In this...

Understanding the Clean Water Act

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 16, 2022 | Policy and Legislation, Stormwater, Wastewater

This podcast provides an overview of the Clean Water Act, the main provisions, history, and environmental benefits.
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