by Shannon Pepper | Oct 23, 2023 | Pollution & Water Quality
Non-Governmental Resource: -Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/pfas-health-risks-underestimated/ Federal Government Resources: -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/pfas -Agency for...
by Shannon Pepper | Oct 2, 2023 | Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards
Many regions of the U.S. are experiencing heavier rain events that drop more water in shorter periods of time, and these trends are projected to strengthen over the coming decades. These events may overwhelm local stormwater infrastructure and cause problems for...
by Shannon Pepper | Sep 7, 2023 | Communications and Outreach
Wastewater collection and treatment systems seem like basic infrastructure to most people, but are fraught with complexity due to aging pipes, deferred maintenance and a never-ending supply of unpredictable materials being sent down the drain by users. Though most...
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...
