Guides

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Practical Carbon Tracking for Water and Wastewater PlantsWater and wastewater treatment plants protect public health, waterways, and community resilience, yet they also consume substantial electricity, fuel, and…
Activated carbon and the next generation of water contaminantsWater and wastewater treatment is increasingly expected to address compounds that occur at very low concentrations but attract significant public, regulatory,…
How to Develop a Water Reuse Master Plan for a Municipal UtilityA water reuse master plan gives a municipal utility a practical framework for turning treated wastewater, stormwater, or other local sources into reliable…
How California operator certification has evolvedCalifornia’s wastewater operator certification system has changed alongside the state’s water infrastructure, environmental standards, and public expectations.…
Managing construction risks during a major plant expansion projectA major water or wastewater treatment plant expansion changes more than the physical footprint of a facility. It affects treatment capacity, process…
Why Public Health Matters in Wastewater-Based EpidemiologyWastewater-based epidemiology uses signals found in sewage to understand health conditions across communities. By measuring biological markers, pathogens,…
Predicting Treatment Plant Equipment Failure With Data AnalyticsTreatment plants depend on pumps, blowers, centrifuges, mixers, screens, valves, and chemical dosing systems working reliably around the clock. A sudden…
Case Study: A Nitrification-Denitrification Upgrade in the LA BasinA wastewater treatment facility in the Los Angeles Basin began seeing elevated total nitrogen in its final effluent as influent conditions changed and…
Understanding the Economics of Water Rates for Industrial UsersWater rates are a significant operating cost for manufacturers, food processors, laboratories, refineries, warehouses, and other industrial facilities. Yet the…
Best practices for handling and disposal of septic tank wasteSeptic tank waste contains concentrated organic matter, pathogens, nutrients, grit, household chemicals, and other contaminants. Safe management depends on…