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Real-time computer training – wastewater treatment plant operator exam
Real-Time Computer Training Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Exam Delivered by – Daniel L. Theobald Dan Theobald “Wastewater Dan” The WastewaterWizard Where does someone go to prepare for the Certification Exams for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or to earn their continuing education units (CEUs) to keep up their certification? There are of course training classes ...
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New California Law Bans PFAS Chemicals in Most Firefighting Foams
Earlier this fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1044. The new law covers firefighting equipment and foams that contain the man-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As of January 1, 2022, except in very specific applications, manufacturers of class B firefighting foams shall not manufacture, or knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for ...
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Resources to Support the EPA’s Proposed First-Ever PFAS National Drinking Water Standard
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the nation’s first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. EPA reports that through this action, it is taking a major step towards protecting public health from PFAS pollution, complementing state efforts to limit PFAS by proposing to establish legally enforceable levels ...
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Bottled Water
Alexandria, VA - Currently, there is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Standard of Quality for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in bottled water. However, although not mandated by law, as of January 1, 2019, IBWA requires its members to test for PFAS in all the products they sell. This action underscores the commitment of IBWA members to always provide consumers with the safest ...
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Maine JETCC employee recognized for providing outstanding wastewater operator training (ME)
Leeann Hanson, Training Coordinator for the Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (JETCC), was recently honored with the "2010 Regional Wastewater Operator Training Provider Excellence Award” by EPA. The EPA award program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable operator training to wastewater treatment operators throughout New England. ...
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Dan Theobald regularly quoted with Water related Efficiency Improvement Results
Please give me the opportunity to share with you my recent articles in prominent Environmental Publications on my results in the Water and Wastewater industries. I am delighted to have repeatedly been acknowledged for my efficiency improvement and performance by increasing the bottom line for my clients while protecting the environment as well. Most recently in Water Conditioning & ...
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Warden Plastics invests £240,000 following growing demand
The plastic extrusion and moulding manufacturer supplies into several industries, however, says its expanded Biomedia product range of random filter media for wastewater treatment is fueling the need for enhanced production capabilities. As a result the company has invested in two extruders from Davis Standard and five standalone, custom made chillers for extrusion from F&R Products Ltd. ...
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Dan Theobald increasingly recognized for Water related Efficiency Results
If you are having trouble viewing, please click here. Dan Theobald increasingly recognized for Water related Efficiency Results January 21, 2013 Simpsonville, SC – Daniel L. Theobald of Environmental Services Please give me the opportunity to share with you my recent articles in prominent Environmental Publications on my work in the Water and Wastewater industries. I am delighted ...
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PFAS Exposure Risks at Airports and Firefighter Training Facilities in Puerto Rico and Across the Region
Earlier this year it was reported that the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, the entity responsible for operations, administration and maintenance of the Tampa International Airport, filed a lawsuit against firefighting foam manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges negligence as many of the foams contain “forever chemicals” known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have ...
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N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services Civil Servant Recognized for Outstanding Service
Ray Gordon, Septage Coordinator of the N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES) is being honored with a "2014 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainer of the Year Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr. Gordon has done an outstanding job over the years both facilitating and performing hands on training for many wastewater treatment plant operators throughout New England. The EPA Regional Wastewater ...
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Vermont DEC Employee Recognized for Outstanding Service in Wastewater Operator Training
Andrew Fish, an employee of the Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC), is being honored with a "2012 Regional State Wastewater Operator Training Provider Excellence Award" by EPA. At VT DEC, Mr. Fish is a Laboratory Evaluation and Training Specialist, a Wastewater Operator Certification Officer, and an Operator Training Specialist. Mr. Fish was nominated by the Green Mountain ...
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Maine wastewater control association recognized for outstanding service
The Maine Wastewater Control Association (MWWCA) was recently honored with the "2011 Regional State Wastewater Association Excellence Award" by EPA. The MWWCA was highly recommended by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for all of the outstanding work the MWWCA has done over the years through the collaborative efforts of all of its members. The EPA Regional Wastewater Excellence ...
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Mo-Kan Regional Council to Receive $200,000 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant from EPA
The Mo-Kan Regional Council, of St. Joseph, Mo., is among 18 select organizations across the country receiving a total of $3.6 million in grants announced by EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) program. The EWDJT program provides funds to non-profit organizations and other eligible entities to recruit, train and place predominantly low-income and minority, ...
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Hydromantis and OCWA to Offer Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Simulation Technologies
Hydromantis Environmental Software Solutions, Inc. (Hydromantis) and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to enhance water and wastewater treatment plant operations and operator training through the advancement of leading-edge simulation based technologies and services. Based on Hydromantis flagship ...
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Air Force, EPA, and Arizona agree to clean up groundwater at Air Force Plant 44
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Air Force has signed an agreement with EPA and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to clean up Air Force-owned property at Air Force Plant 44, part of the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site in Tucson. Under the terms of the federal facility agreement, the Air Force will work with the EPA and ADEQ to clean up ...
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New England Water Environment Association Recognized for Outstanding Service
The New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA), based in Woburn, Mass., was recently honored with the "2013 Regional Wastewater Association Excellence Award" by EPA. The EPA Regional Wastewater Excellence Awards Program recognizes municipal personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service operating wastewater treatment facilities throughout New England. In ...
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Mo-Kan Regional Council to Apply $1.2M in EPA Grants toward Environmental Job Training and Brownfields Redevelopment
Dozens of underused or abandoned properties compromised by hazardous wastes or petroleum contamination in a 15-county area of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas may be eligible for environmental redevelopment funding – and approximately 40 local residents will receive special training and placement assistance into environmental jobs – all as a result of $1.2 million in new EPA ...
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