Education and Training

Many industries have special credentials that are widely accepted as marks of excellence or accomplishment.In finance it’s certified public accountant. In consulting...

16S rRNA sequencing is a powerful molecular technique used to identify and classify bacteria and archaea based on their genetic material. It...

The American Water Works Association in partnership with its corporate sponsors has opened applications for the 2026-2027 AWWA Scholarships. These scholarships aim to support...

You’ve just taken charge of a 7-year-old clean-water plant with a complex biological nutrient removal process. Three of your five operators leave...

The wastewater industry wouldn't be where it is today without the WWETT Show. If you are serious about advancing your career, streamlining...

Johnson County (Kansas) Wastewater created a video campaign to raise its public profile and boost awareness of its workplace environment. The three-video series...

Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group is set to host its sixth annual Sanitary Sewer Expo, taking place Oct. 27–29 in Enid, Oklahoma. Over the...

WASTEWATER By Rick LallishWhere should manholes be located in the collection system?A. Every intersectionB. Any change in pipe diameterC. Elevation changesD. JunctionsAnswer: A, B, C and D....

Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany recently received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a...

Surge for Water — a global women-led, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable Water+ programs that include safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions...

The American Water Works Association is now accepting abstract submissions for its two major 2026 educational events: the 2026 Annual Conference and...

Picture this situation: A skilled operator or lab technician calls in their resignation tomorrow. What happens next? Jobs pile up, schedules get disrupted...

Roy Bradley isn’t one to coast on the job. He comes to work determined to make himself and his treatment plant better....

Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers. Last time, we...

If you're working as an operator trainee, you might already have your sights set on more than just the next task. You're...

St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission Water Plant is a surface water treatment facility in Kanawha County, West Virginia, producing an average of...

WASTEWATER By Rick LallishWhat is the greatest threat to wastewater lagoons or pond dikes?A. Warm overcast daysB. Riprap coverageC. Trees and shrubsD. Burrowing animalsAnswer: D. The largest...