by Shannon Pepper | Mar 24, 2023 | Communications and Outreach
With constant access to a 24-hour news cycle and 86% of Americans now receiving news on their digital devices, it is impossible to avoid hearing about water stories in our communities and around the world. According to Water Words That Work – a public relations...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 22, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater
This podcast describes the various safety concerns associated with small wastewater treatment plants and details the practices and procedures operators should implement to ensure a safe working environment.
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 3, 2023 | Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Stormwater
Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) are chemicals found in surface water that may cause ecological or human health impacts. In wastewater, one of the most common types of CECs are pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). The EPA is not currently...
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...
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.