Urgent action on water security is essential to better prepare societies for future global health crises, say experts at the University of...
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Exam Study Guide: Low-Flow Dosing Rates; and Thermally Stratified Lakes
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...
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Study Guide Answer Key
Here are the answers to the Aug. 27, 2020 edition of TPO's Exam Study Guide:
1. When operating a rotary-type distribution trickling filter,...
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Purdue Scientist Gets EPA Funding to Study PFAS in Rural Waters
Entry 243285Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been used to make products like stain-resistant carpets and clothing, water-proofing textiles, grease- and...
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Federal Agencies Announce National Wastewater Surveillance System for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with agencies throughout the...
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Water Environment Federation Selects 2020 WEF Fellows For Contributions to Water Profession
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced 15 distinguished members as the 2020 WEF Fellows recipients. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements,...
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Industry News: September 2020
Badger Meter offers netAMP Enabled through UMSBadger Meter is now offering netAMP Enabled through Utility Metering Solutions to expedite end-to-end advanced metering...
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WQA Offers Guidance On Sanitizing Water Treatment Systems
General guidance on sanitizing water treatment systems after a prolonged period of stagnation — such as during the recent COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders...
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Expert Panel Finds Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers
A blue-ribbon panel of experts convened by the Water Environment Federation to evaluate safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic concluded...
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News Briefs: Wastewater Testing Predicts Minnesota COVID-19 Outbreak
Entry 243293Wastewater testing for COVID-19 has continued around the nation, including testing at 22 treatment facilities in Minnesota thanks to the University...
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Wildfires Can Poison Drinking Water. Here's How Communities Can Prepare.
In recent years wildfires have entered urban areas, causing breathtaking destruction.
The 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise and Butte County, California was the...
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Federal Agencies Warn that Foreign Hackers Are Targeting Critical Infrastructure
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a joint alert warning that...
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A Metering Pump Built for Long Life at High Pressures
The ProSeries-M MD-3 chemical metering pump delivers precise chemical feed to water and wastewater treatment applications.
The Multi-Head configuration of MD-3 provides superior performance and it...
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Exam Study Guide: Activated Sludge Process Variables; and Distribution System Piping
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...
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Study Guide Answer Key
Here are the answers to the Aug. 13, 2020 edition of TPO's Exam Study Guide:
1. Typically, activated sludge processes maintain their operating parameters, what two...
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Upcoming WEQ Fairs Postponed
After considerable deliberation, COLE Publishing has made the difficult decision to reschedule the upcoming WEQ (Wastewater Equipment) Fair in Nashville, Tennessee, as...
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News Briefs: Dead Lizards Discovered in California Drinking Water Tank
Entry 243299During a late-July inspection of one of Garberville (California) Sanitary District’s drinking water tanks, workers discovered dead lizards in the bottom...
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Advanced Water Treatment Operator Certification Program Finalized in California
After four years of work, the Advanced Water Treatment Operator (AWTO) certification program is now complete and launched by the California-Nevada Section...
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Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
British ColumbiaAshcroftProject: New water treatment plantDetails: In its first major test since installation, the plant is functioning as intendedStatus: CompletedCost: $8.2 million
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