After screens capture large objects from sewage, wastewater heads to clarifier tanks at DC Water's Blue Plains plant. Solids settle to the bottom while clearer water flows on for further treatment. It's also where phosphorus is removed using chemistry, explains Miguel E Miranda, PE. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watertreatment #watertreatmentplant #watersolutions
The first stop for wastewater entering DC Water's Blue Plains treatment facility is the headworks, where screens remove a variety of large material like garbage and food scraps, as well as items people wrongly flush down the toilet. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #watertreatmentplant #watermanagement #waterinfrastructure
Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant. In this episode, join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an informative and technical tour of the facility. Treating approximately 380 million gallons daily, the plant is a testament to…
David Cover of the Native American Rights Fund: The newly created Tribal Water Institute will provide resources and training to help tribes advocate for their water rights and develop policy solutions. More: https://narf.org/tribal-water-institute/ H20 Minute News is sponsored by 120Water: https://120water.com #water #watermanagement #watersolutions #nativeamerican
Amy Kirby of CDC: The CDC has launched a new dashboard for visualization of COVID data from wastewater that includes displays of information by location, time period, and virus intensity. More: https://www.cdc.gov/NWSS/ #water #watermanagement #publichealth #covid19 #datavisualization
King tides are the highest high tides of the year and they are increasing due to factors such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and land subsidence. Communities are experiencing more flooding from king tides, posing a variety of challenges and hazards. This episode explores a collaboration between the North…
Eric Burneson of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements that were announced on November 30, 2023. Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/proposed-lead-and-copper-rule-improvements #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater #watersolutions #waternews
There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the United States, where 2 million people lack access to basic services. In this episode, Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders USA, delves into the challenges faced by underserved communities, particularly when it comes to accessing funds. Boris…
Janet Wilson of The Desert Sun: Tens of millions of people — and millions of acres of farmland — rely on the Colorado River’s water. But 20 farming families in Imperial Valley get more water than entire states. Story in ProPublica: https://lnkd.in/eUaSqeE3 #water #watermanagement #coloradoriver #sustainableagriculture
In a groundbreaking episode, water management in the digital era is explored through a unique engagement with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was used to create Dr. Aqua, an AI persona embodying a water management expert. Dr. Aqua's responses were then given voice and visual life through AI tools, presenting a fascinatingly…
The US Water Alliance awarded waterloop with the US Water Prize for Outstanding One Water Communications in 2023.
waterloop was awarded the US Water Prize 2023 for Outstanding One Water Communications by the US Water Alliance. Founder Travis Loop accepted the award and spoke about his background in journalism, purpose of the media, and gratitude for the positive work of water professionals.
Water management is critical and challenging for Navajo Nation, which spreads across 27,000 square miles of the arid Southwest. In this episode, Crystal Tulley-Cordova, Principal Hydrologist for the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources, shares her experiences and observations, including how climate change is impacting the landscape. She discusses the…
Katie Rosenberg of the City Of Wausau: City is using a Community-Based Public-Private Partnership to replace 8,000 lead lines in five years for $80 million. The approach, led by Community Infrastructure Partners, will improve speed, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and equity. More: https://lnkd.in/g9JnUYzG #water #waternews #watersolutions #watermanagement #waterutilities #IIJA #waterinfrastructure
This is an epilogue to the series The PFAS Puzzle: Lessons From A Contaminated Fear. The chemicals were dumped in the North Carolina river for nearly 40 years before being discovered. The series explores how a community responds when it is the epicenter of PFAS pollution. In this episode, waterloop…
Lisa Sorg of NC Newsline: Chemours can import up to 4 million pounds of PFAS to North Carolina from the company's Netherlands facility over the next year, according to an EPA letter authorizing the shipments. Story: https://lnkd.in/ei--tWgx Follow-up: https://lnkd.in/dc5KqiBe #water #pfas #waternews #pollution #environment
