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'Super' Advice From Philadelphia’s Water Commissioner
8/18/2015
This Q&A is longer than my usual for Water Online, but the exception is warranted. It's not often that you have the opportunity to talk to a 'superhero' of sustainability.
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A Master’s Plan For Water Industry Success
5/11/2015
The top concerns, trends, and opportunities in water are revealed by a leading voice in the industry — AWWA's CEO, David LaFrance.
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10 (More) Apps For Water And Wastewater Professionals
2/27/2015
Mobile technology is so fast-moving that new apps are created each day, with more and more people turning to them for on-the-job solutions. Here are 10 apps geared toward the water/wastewater professional that are worthy of consideration.
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5 Tips For Efficient Plant Operations
9/5/2014
These days, efficiency is everything. So why not learn from a company that has been around for over a century and has continually fine-tuned its operations to cut waste and add value?
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A Beginner’s Guide To On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation
8/21/2014
Why buy, transport, and store chlorine when you can make your own? Here are nine questions to consider before adopting the practice.
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10 Apps For Water And Wastewater Professionals
4/7/2014
Smartphones, when programed with the right apps, can serve important functions at wastewater and water treatment facilities. These 10 apps make it easier to do everything from calculating chemical dosages to installing the right size sewage pipes.
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First Nationwide Operator Certification Standards Released
2/19/2014
The Association of Boards of Certification recently released Model Standards of Operator Certification—the first nationwide, uniform standards for certification programs for those who manage water and wastewater systems.
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Sick Work! Sewage Exposure Stats And Solutions
11/22/2013
Everyone knows that sewer work is a “dirty job,” but there are factors — and real-life stories — that suggest the incidence and risk of sickness are rising.