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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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Tribute to Steven Lambert

At JADE Learning, we are fortunate to work with individuals who are experts in their field with decades of knowledge and passion for their industry. One of those experts passed away in early February. We are deeply saddened by the loss of retired water operator, Steven Lambert. Steven Lambert worked […]

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Wildfires and Water Treatment

When you read this title what images come to mind? Is it huge helicopters and fire trucks scooping tons of water from a nearby treatment system or reservoir to battle a blaze? Sadly, the connection between wildfires and water treatment is not a positive one. Wildfires are detrimental to water quality, water treatment systems, and infrastructure. In this article, we’ll explore exactly how wildfires negatively impact water treatment systems and water quality. We will also cover wildfire mitigation and […]

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Bottle vs. Tap: Which Water is Better?

Did you know tap water meets stricter quality and safety parameters than bottled water? In this article, we are going to explore bottle vs. tap water and provide information to help you make a more informed decision. We will focus on where your water is sourced, the quality and safety regulations each type of water must adhere to, the cost comparison, and environmental concerns. Water Source In many […]

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Aftermath of Recent Natural Disasters: Water and Wastewater Facilities

Poor fortune has befallen those populations hit by a major winter storm and two hurricanes in a single year. It would seem to the layperson that hard-piped water and wastewater systems would not suffer more than minimal damages. Now, the public is aware of the serious impact natural disasters have on all utilities, […]

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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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Atmospheric Water Generators

Passive water collection has been a practice in certain civilizations throughout history. Atmospheric water generators use modern refrigeration to condense water vapor.

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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Water and Wastewater Applications

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a computer-based program used to supervise, control, and monitor industrial and public water production and process operations. It has revolutionized the water/wastewater industry by giving operators and managers the ability to operate many points of control from a central location. Time-consuming “legwork” is reduced and constant vigil can be maintained of extended operation and control. […]

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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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Water

Recruiting Water and Wastewater Operators: Tips for Future Employees

Most Recent

How Water Quality Monitoring Protects Us

Another Michigan Water Crisis…

Wastewater Heat Recovery

Tribute to Steven Lambert

Recently in Water

Wildfires and Water Treatment

Bottle vs. Tap: Which Water is Better?

Aftermath of Recent Natural Disasters: Water and Wastewater Facilities

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

America’s Deteriorating Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Toxic Blooms and Public Health

Atmospheric Water Generators

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Water and Wastewater Applications

Water Reuse and Reclamation

Are We Running Out of Water?

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