Drought reshapes wastewater treatment planning by changing the value, timing, and destination of every gallon. In the Los Angeles Basin, water agencies must…
A promising treatment process needs more than strong laboratory results before it can be adopted at a water or wastewater facility. A well-designed pilot study…
Operations and maintenance manuals turn a plant’s design, equipment, and operating philosophy into practical instructions. They help staff run treatment…
A sewer overflow is an operational emergency and a public information challenge. Residents may be concerned about contact with contaminated water, beach or…
Wetlands are among the most productive and adaptable ecosystems in the water environment. Marshes, wet meadows, riparian corridors, and constructed treatment…
State Revolving Fund loans can provide long-term, relatively low-cost financing for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in California. Agencies use…
Energy is one of the largest controllable costs in water and wastewater operations. Pumping, aeration, screening, disinfection, and solids handling can run…
Nutrient recovery from biosolids is moving from a niche sustainability concept toward a practical component of modern wastewater management. Treatment agencies…
A safe water or wastewater utility depends on more than written procedures, required personal protective equipment, and annual training. It depends on daily…
Clean water protection in Southern California depends on a network of agencies, permit holders, scientists, operators, engineers, and community stakeholders.…