Preventing Emerging Contaminants from Entering Your Wastewater System

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...

Why do we need Tertiary Treatment?

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...

The Nature of Wastewater and Its Effects

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.

Big Picture – Activated Sludge

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.

Struggling with Septic: North Carolina Towns take a Proactive Approach to Support Property Owners on Decentralized Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 14, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

What Is a Septic System? When you flush the toilet, take a shower, or do the dishes, water is being used to wash away waste, but where does this water go? Many municipalities offer a sanitary sewer utility that has a centralized wastewater treatment plant, but...