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.
by Shannon Pepper | Feb 20, 2023 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
This podcast episode describes the process and purpose of activated sludge. The different components of a typical activated sludge process are provided, as well as duties and observations operators should be familiar with.
