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Day Zero | How to Prevent Disaster

In this article we define day zero, how it already came close to it happening in the US, and what we can do to prevent it from happening on a larger scale.

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Recruiting Water and Wastewater Operators: Tips for Future Employees

This article discusses why wastewater is a good career choice, what skills and knowledge an operator needs, and how to find your first job in the water/wastewater field. 

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How Water Quality Monitoring Protects Us

This article explains what water quality monitoring is, methods used to monitor water quality, and how the data collected is used to make decisions that affect you and the environment.

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Another Michigan Water Crisis…

In this article we compare and contrast Flint and Benton Harbor, while also exploring the problems and potential solutions to fixing lead contaminated water.

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Wastewater Heat Recovery

Wastewater from domestic, commercial, and industrial facilities contains significant amounts of thermal energy. This thermal energy can be harnessed and reused through a process called wastewater heat recovery. In this article we’ll explore what wastewater heat recovery is, discuss components of heat recovery, and look at benefits and issues with wastewater heat recovery.

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) refers to a group of synthetic chemicals. There are over 4,700 compounds in this classification, and they are extensively used in the manufacturing of consumer goods due to their non-stick, water-repellant, fire-retardant, and fat-resistance qualities. Many of these substances are used in firefighting and in […]

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America’s Deteriorating Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

America’s water and wastewater infrastructure is old. Many of these systems have been in the ground close to 100 years. This infrastructure has provided reliable service for decades, so much so, that maintenance and replacement were rarely considered. Now, with systems beginning to fail, it’s apparent that these systems need […]

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Toxic Blooms and Public Health

A harmful algal bloom (HAB), or toxic bloom, is detrimental to public health. In this article we will cover what a toxic bloom is, causes of toxic blooms, and the public health effects of toxic blooms. We will also cover how toxic blooms are currently reported and what can be done to prevent them. A HAB is caused by certain types of blue-green algae called cyanobacteria that produce natural toxins or […]

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Water Reuse and Reclamation

Water usage is a complex issue that involves cooperation and planning for the future. Water is a shared resource that communities must work together to manage.

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Are We Running Out of Water?

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports some 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion people find water-scarce at least one month of the year. Why are we running out of water? There is an abundance of water, however, the problem is having access to a supply of potable water, or water that is fit for consumption. Even in countries with adequate water resources, water scarcity is still not uncommon. Water shortages can be caused by collapsed infrastructure, failed distribution systems, pollution, poor management, or other economical factors.

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The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis: Seven Years Later

The Flint water crisis began with an overzealous emphasis on the economy. In 2014, declaring a financial emergency, Flint, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed a state of emergency manager to take control of Flint’s finances. The emergency manager was given authority for all things financial. Those outside the water industry may be ignorant to the ramifications of prioritizing the economy over water quality. However, failure to take the necessary actions to ensure acceptable water quality and safety is indefensible.

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Investing in the Security of Our Public Water Infrastructure

Have you thought about where your water comes from? What would do without it? You turn the tap and there is fresh, clean, potable water. The only time it may enter your mind is during the inconvenience of a water shortage, with limited lawn watering and car washing, or the occasional boil water advisory. But what happens if the water is gone, or contaminated? You could use a UV water treatment system to disinfect the water coming into your home, but what if the water never reaches the system? As you’re reading through this article, pause and think about life without clean water.

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Reducing Lead Exposure Through Drinking Water

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water, but a zero goal, though laudable, is at present an unattainable goal. The policing of lead in drinking water is generally in the hands of the local utility company until testing reveals lead levels higher than 15 ppb (parts per billion) in 10% of the samples collected in the distribution system. This means the action level for remedial action is 15 ppb. The frequency and number of samples collected is determined by the service population of the utility, history of analysis results, and the success of remedial measures, if they prove to be required. Remedial measures may be avoided by implementing some measures as ongoing treatment regimens, whether there is a problem or not. The chief remedial or preventive actions involve implementing and maintaining a corrosion control program to prevent leaching of regulated metals, such as lead and copper, into the product.

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Microplastics in Drinking Water

Our lives have become entwined with the use of plastic products. We are dependent on plastic for clothing, housewares, containers, automobiles, televisions, telephones, cosmetics, and much more. The amount of plastic produced is roughly 300 million metric tons per year. Eventually, these plastic products form large debris fields and are the most prevalent marine debris found in our oceans and great lakes. 

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Texas and Surrounding Region – Winter Storm Uri, 2021

In February 2021, a large winter storm impacted Texas and surrounding states. These areas suffered greatly from the loss of essentials that included food, utilities, and drinking water. Involved states suffered losses in the billions of dollars along with at least 57 storm-related deaths just in Texas.

Loss of electricity was central to most suffering and loss of other dependent utilities. In the extreme cold, loss of heat sources for homes and businesses either provided directly by electricity or natural gas left people in danger of succumbing to the cold. Some families died from using their vehicles to warm themselves in closed garages or using their gas stoves to warm their houses.

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Day Zero | How to Prevent Disaster

Most Recent

Recruiting Water and Wastewater Operators: Tips for Future Employees

How Water Quality Monitoring Protects Us

Another Michigan Water Crisis…

Wastewater Heat Recovery

Recently in Uncategorized

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

America’s Deteriorating Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Toxic Blooms and Public Health

Water Reuse and Reclamation

Are We Running Out of Water?

The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis: Seven Years Later

Investing in the Security of Our Public Water Infrastructure

Reducing Lead Exposure Through Drinking Water

Microplastics in Drinking Water

Texas and Surrounding Region – Winter Storm Uri, 2021

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