When it comes to wastewater treatment, there are plenty of misconceptions floating around. These myths can lead to misunderstandings about how treatment...
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Debunking Common Treatment Myths: What You Need to Know
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Harnessing Social Media for Treatment Plants: A New Wave of Engagement
Social media isn’t just for sharing cat videos and vacation pics — it’s a powerful tool for treatment plants looking to boost...
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Examples of Successful Community Involvement in Infrastructure Upgrade Projects
Infrastructure upgrades are vital to maintaining the safety and efficiency of water and sewer systems, but they’re most successful when the community...
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Celebrating Water Pros: Meet Brian Freese, Roseville’s Water Treatment Hero!
The City of Roseville, California, celebrated Water Professionals Week with a special spotlight on one of their dedicated team members, Brian Freese....
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Cybersecurity Matters. So Does Physical Security Against Intruders.
Water and wastewater treatment plants might not seem like obvious targets for intrusion. Still, there are reasons why individuals or groups might...
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The Hidden Dangers Faced by Ohio’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Workers
The average American uses about 90 gallons of water daily, almost all of which is flushed or drained away. This vast amount...
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Rediscovering Your Impact: The Timeless Value of Being a Wastewater Operator
For those who have dedicated years to the wastewater management industry, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact your work continues to...
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From Waste to Water: States Embracing Advanced Recycling
States across the U.S. are turning to advanced wastewater recycling to increase their water supplies in response to growing concerns over water...
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Top Water Wasters: How Nations Stack Up in Home Water Usage
In the realm of water conservation, some countries seem to be missing the memo. A recent study by hydrologist Ali Nazemi and...
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This Operator Helps See That Indigenous Societies’ Water Supplies Are Healthy and Reliable
If stereotypes were reliable, one could safely assume that Canada is a land of abundant freshwater and that the First Nations people...
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Learning at the School of Hard Knocks: Big Success in Milwaukee
Daniel Welk holds two college degrees and a Wisconsin Surface Water Treatment certification.
But a key component of his education in the water...
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Product Spotlight - Water: Software helps public water systems comply with EPA
As the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revision implementation continues to evolve, it’s important that public water systems stay ahead of the...
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Water Fleas as 'Canaries in Coal Mine' Offer Key to Managing Chemical Pollution
Water fleas, or Daphnia, could provide an important early warning system for chemical pollution in our lakes and rivers.
In addition, where prevention...
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Graphene Sensor Rapidly Detects Opioid Metabolites in Wastewater
The unique properties of the atom-thick sheet of carbon known as graphene have enabled a new penny-sized, multiplexed bio-sensor that’s the first to...
