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What are PFAS Substances? PFAS, short for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, have been making headlines for several years now. These persistent synthetic compounds are used in a variety of industrial and consumer products, including non-stick......[Read More]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines a Hierarchy of Controls with the rungs: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and......[Read More]
This article is part of a series that focuses on all things related to water and wastewater treatment. Targeted to those working in the industry, each TechTip article, written by a U.S. Water operations & maintenance expert, presents relevant......[Read More]
A safety program is a critical component of any company. A strong safety program keeps your employees and contractors safe, develops leadership skills, and dramatically improves communication, procedures, and workflows. There’s just one problem......[Read More]
Creating a Safety Culture Through Training Training is an essential component of our company's safety management system. It allows employees to learn how to do their jobs properly, bring new ideas into the workplace, reinforce existing concepts and......[Read More]
How much should you write? One of the essential water and wastewater treatment plant components is the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) logbook. It is also one of the least understood by most operators. In this article, we will lay out the......[Read More]
Stop Accidents Before They Stop You Distracted Drivers Distracted driving is a major cause of vehicle accidents, including the use of cell phones/texting. So, what exactly is distracted driving? According to the National Transportation Safety......[Read More]
The toilet is a magical trash can. Simply toss then flush and your garbage is whooshed away! OR so we think... ...[Read More]
https://youtu.be/_px0c5bjzyk When low areas of land or where pipe depth underground becomes excessive, pump stations or lift stations are installed. These stations lift the wastewater to a higher point so it can again flow by gravity, or the......[Read More]