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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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Operator Certification Levels

Operator certification levels are governed by general statutes in each state. These general statutes specify what is required to be eligible for a specific certification. Most certifications follow a similar path, so we will illustrate one example in this article.

Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification.

There are 4 levels of operator certification, from Grade I through IV. Grade I is the entry level certification that does not require wastewater experience. Grade IV requires years of experience and education to obtain. These grades are based in conjunction with plant level ratings. Plants are rated based on design flow and type of processes involved.

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Cybersecurity 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 interconnectivity grows a new threat: cyberattacks.

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How To Renew My Nevada Wastewater Operator License

The renewal deadline for Nevada Wastewater Operator licenses is the anniversary of the license issuance every 2 years. This deadline is applicable to Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, Grade IV and Grade V license types.

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How To Renew My Alabama Wastewater Operator License

The renewal deadline for Alabama Wastewater Operator licenses is December 31st of every year. This deadline is applicable to Advanced Level I Installer, Advanced Level II Installer License, Pumper License, Portable Restroom Operator License and Manufacturer License.

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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 To Renew My Hawaii Wastewater Operator License

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How To Renew My Nebraska Wastewater Operator License

JADE Learning is approved by the Department of Environment and Energy to provide online continuing education courses for license renewal. Our courses are developed by electrical and water operator experts with decades of experience. All course material is online and compatible with smartphones, computers and tablets. Nebraska Wastewater Operators can start a course for free and pay when they’re ready to receive a certificate and report hours to the Department of Environment and Energy.

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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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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

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 Water

Operator Certification Levels

Cybersecurity at Water Plants

How To Renew My Nevada Wastewater Operator License

How To Renew My Alabama Wastewater Operator License

Water Compliance and Enforcement

How To Renew My Hawaii Wastewater Operator License

How To Renew My Nebraska Wastewater Operator License

How Do I Renew My NC Wastewater Operator License

Basic Biological Nutrient Removal

Emergency Preparedness at Water Plants

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