by Shannon Pepper | May 16, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources
Funding for water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate, and it is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by Shannon Pepper | May 15, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards
Introduction Water, wastewater and stormwater utilities, collectively referred to as water systems throughout this blog, are vital to public health, functioning economies, and clean environments. When disaster strikes, whether natural or human-made, disruptions in...
by Shannon Pepper | May 2, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is issued by either EPA or an authorized state to all facilities that discharge any pollutant into Waters of the United States. It is important for all operators to know the basics of what is on your...
by Clayton Rimbert | Apr 22, 2025 | Energy Management, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions.
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 27, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Overview Jar testing, also known as bench testing, is a practical method to evaluate a plant’s chemical treatment process by using site-specific wastewater and observing how it reacts with different chemicals. Chemical use is essential in wastewater treatment and...
