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💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Timothy Alston of Gary Sanitary District Tim helped create a survey of workplace culture at his utility and then make improvements, particularly for benefit the operators and maintenance staff. He’s also an alum of Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment WILD program. #water #watersolutions #watermanagement…

Due to overuse and mismanagement of water, the Santa Cruz River in Tucson was dry for decades. Then a program began to discharge treated wastewater into the riverbed. Now it flows again in some sections, bringing back habitat and wildlife and recharging groundwater, says Luke Cole of the Sonoran Institute.…

💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Sherri Peterson of City of Portland Sherri is leading a comprehensive revision of Portland’s affordability framework including examining customer rates and internal efficiencies, as well as piloting a multifamily residential program. Sherri is also an alum of Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment WILD program.…

At Brad Lancaster's house in Tucson, Arizona, rainwater harvesting takes center stage as a shining example of sustainable water practices in action. Here, innovation meets necessity as Brad has perfected the art of capturing and utilizing rainwater for all his household needs in the Sonoran Desert. He has also led…

It only rains about 11 inches per year in Tucson, Arizona and decades of historic mismanagement compounded the water scarcity problems, resulting in dwindling groundwater supplies and a mostly dry Santa Cruz River. In response, this city in the Sonoran Desert became a leader in saving, reusing, and recycling water.…

EPA has proposed PFAS drinking water standards of 4 parts per trillion. What is the reaction from Dr Aqua, our AI-generated water expert? ➡️ regulation of the chemicals in water is needed ➡️ the levels are undeniably stringent ➡️ meeting the MCLs may be formidable and costly for utilities ➡️…

💧H2O Minute News💧 Morgan Shimabuku of the Pacific Institute: Increase in cases of water involved in conflict result from the Russia-Ukraine War, growing tensions in the Middle East, and ongoing conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa. More: https://pacinst.org/announcement/violence-over-water-increases-globally-according-to-new-data-from-pacific-institute-water-conflict-chronology/ Sponsored by 120Water: https://120water.com #water #conflict #watermanagement #waternews

There’s growing momentum in California behind multi-benefit land repurposing, where unproductive agriculture land is voluntarily transformed to recharge aquifers, create wildlife habitat, provide recreation opportunities, and more. Pixley National Wildlife Refuge is an example of land repurposing to achieve these benefits and hosted a large group interested in learning how…

To help replenish groundwater, Joseph Gallo Farms in Merced, California built a recharge basin and captures water from an irrigation canal. The farm is also repurposing about 400 acres of grazing land into wetlands for groundwater recharge and wildlife habitat. #water #watersolutions #watermanagement #groundwater #sustainablearchitecture

As a variety of forces continue to change the water landscape in the American West, adaptation is the focus. This episode features conversations with several prominent water leaders from the One Water Summit in Tucson. Adel Hagekhalil, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, explains ambitious…

💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Ronnie Versher of the San Francisco Public Utility Commission As the director of community benefits, he works on social impact, workforce development, and education. SFPUC recently opened a center with a variety of programs to help the public. He's an alum of the Duke University Nicholas…

Members of Water Hub’s Color of Water directory bring knowledge and firsthand experience in water solutions, environmental justice, climate resilience, on-the-ground research, and policy advocacy. A new collaborative series with waterloop will provide a platform for these diverse experts, who are improving understanding and management of water in their communities.…

💧H2O INTRO🤝 Meet Racquel Vaske of Saint Paul Regional Water Services After learning that many high school graduates don't have a driver's license, Racquel helped build a program for entry level employees to get transportation, training, and a license. She's an alum of Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment…

The final stop at DC Water's Blue Plains wastewater treatment plant is the outfall building, where #water chemistry is checked before discharge into the Potomac River. Because of the advanced treatment, the end product is clean and clear. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour

Does water expire? Hear the answer from Dr Aqua, the AI-generated water expert at the waterloop nonprofit media outlet. #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater #bottledwater #tapwater #ai #chatgpt #aigenerated

What makes DC Water's Blue Plains an advanced wastewater treatment plant? It's the additional steps of nitrification, denitrification, filtration, and disinfection that result in incredibly clean water entering the Potomac River. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watermanagement #watersolutions #watertreatment #waterinfrastructure #sewer

💧H2O Minute News💧 Mayor Marcus Muhammad of City of Benton Harbor: The city has replaced all lead service lines and is now removing lead from inside homes. Residents were directly involved in the process and the ultimate success. More: https://lnkd.in/eRsDNTQC News sponsored by 120Water. Visit https://120water.com #water #watersolutions #waternews #waterinfrastructure…

💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Jeanne Jensen, P.E. of Gilbert, Arizona and AZ Water Association Jeanne is focused on long-range infrastructure planning and communicating its value to the public. At AZ Water they have launched a leadership training program to develop the next generation. She's also an alum of Duke University…

💧 H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Jonathan Allen of Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Jonathan led the recent expansion of customer services through construction of a new payment center that speeds up and enhances the experience for the utility's customers. He is also an alum of the Duke University Nicholas…

Secondary treatment of wastewater at facilities like DC Water's Blue Plains is a biological process, where bacteria consume pollutants like food particles, human waste, and soap residues. The waste falls to the bottom and clean water moves on, explains Miguel E Miranda, PE. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watertreatment #wastewater #wastewatertreatment #watersolutions

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