Guides

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Building operator expertise through the Los Angeles Basin SectionFor water and wastewater professionals, certification is more than a credential on a wall. It is a daily assurance that the person managing a treatment plant,…
Designing workforce training for automation and instrumentationWater and wastewater plants are becoming increasingly dependent on programmable logic controllers, variable-speed drives, telemetry, online analysers and…
Managing biosolids composting programs: practical operator guidanceBiosolids composting has become a cornerstone of sustainable wastewater management across Australia, where water authorities in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and…
Understanding the Engineering Behind Deep Bed Filtration SystemsDeep bed filtration is a high-capacity water treatment process in which water passes through a substantial layer of granular media. Suspended solids, floc…
Plant upgrade for stricter nutrient effluent limits: A case studyAustralian water utilities are entering a new era of nutrient management. Discharge permits that once allowed 10–15 mg/L of total nitrogen are being tightened…
How lead service line replacement reshapes wastewater qualityAcross older suburbs of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, water utilities are methodically pulling out the lead service lines that have fed homes since the…
Reaching the next generation of water professionalsAustralia's water sector is racing to keep pace with population growth, climate variability and the steady retirement of experienced operators. Major utilities…
Best Practices for Selecting and Installing a Chemical Metering PumpAccurate chemical dosing supports safe drinking water, reliable wastewater treatment and stable industrial processes. A metering pump may appear to be a small…
How California law shapes recycled water regulationRecycled water sits at the intersection of public health, environmental protection, water rights and long-term supply planning. In California, the rules…
Risk-Based Asset Management Planning for Treatment PlantsOperators across Australia face the same squeeze: ageing concrete, brittle pipework, pumps due for refurbishment years ago, and a regulator who wants evidence…