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Using Bioremediation to Remove Grease in the Collection System

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

The use of biological agents, such as bacteria, fungi or green plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants, as in polluted soil or water, is referred to as bioremediation. Bacteria and fungi generally work by breaking down contaminants into less harmful … Continue reading →

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Do I Sustain or Do I Band-Aid?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Band-aids are a very good tool for small injuries or abrasions. A band-aid can only hold so much together, and then a stronger reinforcement becomes necessary. The real band-aids are extremely inexpensive to purchase and can be found at most … Continue reading →

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The EPA Provides an Integrated, Priority Driven Approach to Wet Weather Management

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

As wastewater professionals and stewards of the environment, you have obligations to meet the Clean Water Act, protecting your community from public health threats, maintaining your current infrastructure and fixing any type of unexpected failures in your collections system, all … Continue reading →

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Problems at Lift Stations Can Be Solved with Low-Tech Resolutions

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Many different municipalities have consistent issues with debris clogging pumps at lift stations. The debris can be anything from rags and grease to rubber materials and shoes. If it can get into the system, it can be an issue at … Continue reading →

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Lead and Copper Sample Collection

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

The lead and copper rule was put in place to help prevent customers from overexposure of lead and copper at their tap. The video will cover the basic procedures of collecting lead and copper samples. Always use sanitary practices when … Continue reading →

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The Price Is Right

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Every now and then it’s good to do a math problem that pertains to the industry. Remember, math calculations are a part of an operator’s regular routine in most cases. Even when you don’t consider a situation as being a … Continue reading →

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GIS-Mapping Sewer Cleaning Areas

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Many different towns in Kentucky are experiencing a rise in the number of sanitary sewer overflows and stoppages. The reason for the problem is evident––most towns have thousands of manholes and hundreds of miles of sanitary sewer main lines, but … Continue reading →

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Combined Sewer Overflow

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

A combined sewer is a type of sewer system that collects sanitary sewage and stormwater runoff in a single-pipe system. Combined sewers can cause serious water pollution problems due to combined sewer overflows, which are caused by large variations in … Continue reading →

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How Are Communities Affected by Inflow and Infiltration?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Many small towns throughout Kentucky have aging wastewater collection systems that are failing or in desperate need of repair. Most still use brick sewers built more than 100 years ago, while many more rely on dated combined systems to collect … Continue reading →

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Managing Sewer Systems with Technology

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

In Kentucky, we have many sewer systems that could be classified as outdated. This is due to the lack of maintenance that has occurred over the past 30 years and because of sewer systems that are not equipped to differentiate … Continue reading →

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