Water
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.
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Water Transmission and Distribution
To deliver safe, attractive drinking water, science does not stop at the water plant. Distribution system operation and maintenance will also depend on system operators, engineers, hydraulics, chemistry, and more. There are many people to thank for successful water distribution: from the construction crew, to the maintenance and repair crew, to the certified system operators. Success is delivering a desirable product to the customer’s tap.
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How Do I Renew My NC Drinking Water Operator License?
The NC Water Treatment Facility Operator Certification Board (NCWTFOCB) requires that all drinking water certified operators renew certifications annually before December 31. This annual renewal follows each year after the initial certification. As part of the renewal process, drinking water operators are required to complete six hours of continuing education board-approved professional growth coursework each year, following the year of initial certification.
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Working Together in the Water Industry: Owners and Operators Contributing to the Same Benefit
Drinking water, wastewater, remediation, landfill, land application operations, and other operations are intertwined with little formal association with one another. There are occasions that these operations will meet to discuss issues, but mostly, if everyone does their job professionally, the all will continue without issue. Professionals in this industry are one another’s keeper in the effort to protect public health and the environment.
