Water
Water Compliance and Enforcement
Did you know that sip of water you took from the faucet today was most likely regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? Public drinking water systems regulated by the EPA provide water to 90 percent of Americans. Almost all public drinking water and wastewater discharges are regulated by the EPA. The EPA sets strict regulations on these discharges to ensure the safety of not only the environment but also the public health.
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How Do I Renew My NC Wastewater Operator License
NC Water Operator licenses expire on December 31st. Here are the steps you need to complete in order to renew your license.
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Cyber-Security at Water Plants
Technological advancements in water plant operations have increased efficiency and decreased labor intensive activities. Supervisory control and data acquisition, (SCADA) and other automated control systems have allowed plants to operate at levels and limits that were once thought impossible. However, with an increase in technology and inter-connectivity grows a threat that was once also never conceived, cyber attacks. The internet and remote monitoring systems are tools we use every day. These tools are also the pathways to vulnerabilities in our systems and uninvited hackers.
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Basic Biological Nutrient Removal
In recent history emphasis has evolved from secondary treatment with the goal on nitrification, which reduces the Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3), to goals to reduce Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus discharges to sensitive waters. Conventional secondary treatment is not adequate to reduce Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus to acceptable levels for sensitive receiving waters. The ultimate goal is to control the growth of algae and aquatic plants that rob oxygen from the water.
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Emergency Preparedness at Water Plants
Is your plant ready for a major event? Do you have a plan against terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or catastrophic events such as a pandemic? Would your plant still be able to operate and provide clean water? Emergency preparedness is a proactive measure that is vital to the continued successful operation of water plants. Emergency preparedness includes having plans and procedures in place to respond to an emergency situation. We will talk about general and incident-specific emergency plans and what information they should include. We will also discuss one of the most important aspects of any emergency response preparedness plan: communication. We will cover both internal and external means of communication and how to incorporate them into your emergency response plan.
