Guides

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Hydrodynamic separators in urban stormwater: a practical case studyUrban catchments across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth are sending more litter into harbour and bay systems every year. Plastic fragments, polystyrene…
Developing a Stormwater Management Plan for Industrial Sites in Los AngelesIndustrial sites in Los Angeles face a stormwater problem shaped by climate, land use and regulation. Long dry periods allow dust, metals, oils and residues to…
Understanding California Title 22 Rules for Recycled Water UseOperators across the water sector in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland often look overseas when local councils ask whether their treatment trains are…
Best Practices for Maintaining Dissolved Air Flotation UnitsDissolved air flotation units sit at the heart of countless industrial and municipal treatment trains, producing clarified water streams that meet regulatory…
Energy audits for wastewater treatment plants in AustraliaRising electricity prices across the National Electricity Market have placed Australian water utilities under sustained pressure to control operating costs.…
reuse and the fight against groundwater loss in LA CountyGroundwater basins across southern California have been overdrawn for decades, with the US Geological Survey estimating billions of acre-feet removed faster…
Reviving a biofilter at a pump station for odour controlPumping stations tucked into suburban streets are unsung workhorses of any sewerage network, but when hydrogen sulphide escapes from the wet well, the local…
UV Disinfection Advantages for Modern Water Reuse SystemsAustralia's variable climate has long pushed engineers and utilities to think differently about water. With the Murray-Darling Basin under persistent pressure…
Best Practices for Using SCADA Systems in Small to Medium Treatment PlantsSupervisory control and data acquisition platforms have moved from being optional luxuries to everyday necessities at treatment works serving coastal suburbs,…
Preparing for your California water operator certification examCalifornia's water and wastewater industry relies on certified operators to keep drinking water safe, wastewater systems compliant, and the environment…