Guides

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Building a Strong FOG Education Program for Local CommunitiesFats, oils, and grease (FOG) are ordinary kitchen byproducts with extraordinary consequences for wastewater systems. When poured down sinks or rinsed from…
Building resilience against saltwater intrusion at coastal treatment plantsCoastal wastewater treatment plants operate where rising seas, tidal channels, aging infrastructure, and urban development intersect. When seawater enters…
Choosing a SCADA System That Fits a Small UtilityA supervisory control and data acquisition system can give a small water or wastewater utility better visibility, faster response times, and more reliable…
Constructed Wetlands As A Practical Tertiary Treatment StrategyMunicipal wastewater treatment plants are under growing pressure to produce higher-quality effluent while controlling energy use, chemical demand, and…
The Economics of On-Site Chlorine GenerationWater and wastewater agencies are reassessing disinfection as chemical prices, transportation constraints, safety requirements, and staffing pressures reshape…
How to Implement a Leak Detection Program for Water Distribution SystemsWater loss affects operating budgets, system reliability, energy use, and public confidence. A well-designed leak detection program helps utilities find hidden…
How CWEA Shapes Water Advocacy in CaliforniaWater policy is shaped by far more than legislation. Technical standards, regulatory guidance, infrastructure funding, workforce capacity, and public trust all…
Reliable Cross-Connection Control And Backflow PreventionSafe drinking water depends on controlling every connection between a potable supply and a source that could contaminate it. In treatment plants, pump…
Infrared Thermography for Smarter Electrical MaintenanceElectrical equipment in water and wastewater facilities often gives off warning signs before it fails. A loose termination, overloaded circuit, deteriorating…
Developing a Contingency Plan for Power Outages at Treatment FacilitiesA reliable electrical supply is essential to every treatment facility, from preliminary screening and pumping to biological treatment, disinfection, solids…