Guides

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Managing Fats, Oils, and Grease in Commercial Food Service EstablishmentsFats, oils, and grease (FOG) are routine byproducts of restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, schools, food processors, and other commercial kitchens.…
How Effluent Limits Protect Receiving Water QualityWastewater permits translate environmental objectives into operating requirements for treatment plants, industries, and collection systems. Two concepts sit at…
Building a Preventive Maintenance Program for Pump StationsPump stations are critical links in water and wastewater systems. When a pump, valve, control panel, or backup power component fails, the result can include…
The economics of recycled water for LA County agricultureAgricultural irrigation in Los Angeles County sits at the intersection of water scarcity, rising supply costs, groundwater management, and food production.…
Best Practices for Emergency Response to Sewer Spills in Urban AreasA sewer spill can move from a blocked manhole to a public-health incident within minutes. In a dense city, wastewater may enter streets, storm drains, homes,…
Retrofitting an old plant with advanced oxidation processesAging wastewater treatment plants are being asked to address contaminants and discharge limits that were not part of their original design. Facilities built…
Nutrient Credit Trading In California ExplainedNutrient credit trading is a market-based approach that can help wastewater agencies meet water quality requirements while directing investments toward the…
How to Select and Size a Centrifuge for Sludge DewateringSelecting a centrifuge for sludge dewatering requires more than matching a machine to a daily flow rate. The right equipment must handle changing solids…
Evaluating On-Site Water Reuse for Commercial BuildingsWater is becoming a strategic consideration for commercial property owners, facility managers, and building designers across Southern California. Rising…
Green infrastructure and the future of cleaner urban waterwaysWhen rainfall moves across roofs, streets, parking lots, and other hard surfaces, it can overwhelm drainage systems in a matter of minutes. In communities with…