Guides

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How to Build a Public Outreach Campaign for Water ConservationWater conservation depends on more than efficient fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and updated utility policies. Residents, businesses, schools, and…
How Wastewater Laboratories Guide Process ControlWastewater treatment depends on a steady stream of information. Operators need to know whether biological treatment is healthy, solids are settling properly,…
Smarter chemical dosing through connected operationsChemical feed systems sit at the intersection of treatment performance, regulatory compliance, operating cost, and worker safety. A small change in flow, water…
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…