Education and Training

WASTEWATER By Rick Lallish Which type of blower may not be operated against a closed valve? A. Centrifugal B. Positive displacement C. High-speed driven (turbo) D. Open-impeller single-stage Answer: B. Blowers and...

Continuing education and training are important. We all know it. But they also cost money, and not every community or utility picks...

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...

People/Awards Bob Protivansky, operator at the Rutland Department of Public Works Sewage Plant, received the New England Water Environment Association’s 2021 Operator of the...

WASTEWATER By Rick Lallish When operating a belt filter press, alignment is critical for proper operation and safety. What system normally accomplishes this operation? A....

Michael Sedon has seen a great deal in 34 years with Cranberry Township in western Pennsylvania. Perhaps most important of all, he has seen...

Curtis Truss believes that training has to do much more than teach aspiring operators how to pass certification exams. His goal as executive director...

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...

AlaskaThe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is offering:April 25-29 — Water Distribution Level 1 & 2, FairbanksApril 26 — Source Water Protection and Harmful Algal...

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...

AlaskaThe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is offering:March 10-18 — Elected Officials Management for Rural Utilities, OnlineMarch 21-April 8 — High-Tech Operator Course 1,...

People/awards The Palm Beach County (Florida) Water Utilities Department achieved ISO 55001 certification for its Asset Management System. It is the only North American water utility...

WASTEWATER By Rick Lallish Which classification of anaerobic digester is the most efficient at pathogen reduction, increased volatile solids reduction and decreased detention times? A. Heterophilic B....

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...

WASTEWATER By Rick Lallish Solids retention time (SRT) is an important process control measure. What does it mean? A. How long the flow remains in...

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...

AlaskaThe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is offering:Feb. 14-18 — Water Treatment Level 2, SoldotnaFeb. 15-18 — Financial Management for Rural Utilities, FairbanksFeb. 22...