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How To Start Your Career In Wastewater Treatment Operations

A wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a vital part of a communities’ ability to protect public and environmental health A WWTP operator’s job is to make sure the plant process runs smoothly.

Mitigating Flooding Impacts on Drinking Water Treatment Systems

We've talked in the past about how drought conditions can negatively impact drinking water systems However, to the inverse, there are also problems and challenges caused by an overabundance of water flooding a system.

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.

Water Infrastructure Issues

There are many causes of water infrastructure issues These issues can be accidental damage (such as a contractor boring through a line), lack of maintenance, or natural extreme temperature swings.

COVID-19 and Reciprocity for Water/Wastewater Operators

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes in water and wastewater operations We have seen operators and other staff in quarantine, tighter health and PPE restrictions, and staff scheduling changes.