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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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Silver Tsunami for the Water Industry

There is a looming crisis in the water industry, mainly in plant operating personnel, as the present pool of personnel age out and leave the industry for retirement. Many in the industry are calling it the “Silver Tsunami” as a wave of older personnel leave the industry, taking their knowledge, skills, and certifications with them. It is estimated that over the next ten years between 30% and 50% of these positions will be left vacant. The next ten years will reveal a deficit of operators if something cannot be done to counter the problem. Health and safety issues will arise as the situation continues, due to understaffed facilities with less experienced personnel. The experience and skills gap will get critical sooner rather than later, prompting the need for proactive approaches to the problem now.

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Advancing in the Wastewater Operator Field

On a national scale, there are four grades of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operator certification; all four grades have different education and experience requirements. These requirements also vary by state. We’ve outlined the general requirements at each grade below. WWTP Experience and Educational Requirements Grade 1 To obtain a Grade 1 Operator certification you will need your diploma or G.E.D. and complete a commission–approved, Grade 1 wastewater treatment operation course. After the […]

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Three Steps to Renewing a North Carolina Drinking Water License

Drinking Water Operators in North Carolina know all there is to know about managing drinking water, but may need guidance when it comes to renewing a professional license, and that’s where JADE Learning comes in.

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Wastewater Terms and Definitions

Many of the terms used in wastewater overwhelm the novice operator, and at times, it is the fault of the trainer. Instructors often assume that we are explaining the terms when we fail to realize that our nomenclature is not the native language of the trainee. Simple but relentless explanation of these terms and how they relate to water treatment is necessary.

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Renew Your Ohio Water Operator License

Water Operators in Ohio must complete 8 to 24 hours of continuing education by December 31st every two years, depending on the license type. At least half of those hours must be directly related to Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

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How to Renew Your Nevada Drinking Water License

Nevada Drinking Water Operators are required to complete continuing education every two years in order to renew their license. And JADE Learning’s online courses can help you obtain the continuing education credit hours needed for renewal.

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How to Renew Your Utah Drinking Water License

The importance of healthy drinking water can’t be overstated, so it’s easy to understand why those who are tasked with managing it must be trained and re-trained according to industry standards.
In the state of Utah, a drinking water operator license must be renewed every 3 years. And JADE Learning provides board approved continuing education courses to renew your license quickly, easily, and efficiently.

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How to Renew Your Utah Wastewater License

Over the last 20 years, more than 150,000 professionals have renewed their license with the help of JADE Learning. If you need to renew a Utah wastewater license, you’ve come to the right place.

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How to Renew a Hawaii Drinking Water Operator License

All public water systems in Hawaii — with the exception of transient, non-community systems — must be managed by a licensed operator. And Drinking Water Operators in Hawaii can renew their licenses with the help of JADE Learning.

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How to Renew Your Oregon Drinking Water Operator License

The health of Oregon’s general public and environment rests largely on the quality of the state’s drinking water. That’s why it’s important for Drinking Water Operators in Oregon to complete continuing education and renew their licenses on a regular basis. JADE Learning makes it easy to renew an Oregon drinking water license with a catalog of online courses that allow you to complete your continuing education requirements from the comfort of your own home.

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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

Silver Tsunami for the Water Industry

Advancing in the Wastewater Operator Field

Three Steps to Renewing a North Carolina Drinking Water License

Wastewater Terms and Definitions

Renew Your Ohio Water Operator License

How to Renew Your Nevada Drinking Water License

How to Renew Your Utah Drinking Water License

How to Renew Your Utah Wastewater License

How to Renew a Hawaii Drinking Water Operator License

How to Renew Your Oregon Drinking Water Operator License

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