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Entries Tagged Lab Analysis

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensor to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater

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Bug of the Month: Tetrasphaera and the Role of DNA Testing

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about Tetrasphaera and how they function within wastewater treatment plant processes
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This Lab Supervisor Oversaw a Tenfold Workload Increase and Became an Unofficial Consulting Chemist for Her Utility

Anna leRoux’s role with Brunswick County Public Utilities fulfilled a childhood ambition and gave her a rewarding career.
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Bug of the Month: The Value of Monitoring Stalked Ciliates

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about stalked ciliates and how they function within wastewater treatment plant processes
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Bug of the Month: Filament Type 1851 and Bulking Events

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about filamentous bacteria Eickelboom morphotype 1851 and how it can contribute to bulking events
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Many people helped Shelly Higdon advance in her career. Now she takes time to pay it forward.

Michele Higdon credits much of her success to the Southern Indiana Operators Association. She says thanks by giving back as a volunteer.
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Recognized Results Based on Quality Assurance and Quality Control

QA/QC supports the verification of results and documents that the measuring system is operated correctly
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Q&A With the Dual Operator: Masters of Water and Wastewater Treatment

In some rural areas or small systems, operators take on both sides of the water system. In this Q&A, a couple of dual operators, who are certified in water and wastewater treatment, talk about the challenges.
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Exam Study Guide: Filamentous Organisms

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'Never Bored' at Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District

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Back To Basics: What Is The Settleability Test?

By paying close attention to this simple test, operators can gain valuable insight into the biological treatment process and maintain high-quality effluent.
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Monitoring And Instrumentation

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Put It In Writing: How to Effectively Use Forms, Logs and More

Written communication is an art unto itself. Find out how to use it effectively at your wastewater treatment plant.
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Top Tips for Laboratory Safety