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Garbage disposals are a convenience in many homes, but their use is sometimes misunderstood by many well-meaning homeowners. In this second episode of our series, we talk with Jeff Ball about two schools of thought on the use of garbage disposals and offer homeowners some tips and tricks, do's and don'ts. (If you own a garbage disposal, always defer to the recommendations in the owner's manual.) 

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Welcome to the first episode in our new series, "How Does It Work," where we discuss the basics of septic systems. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Ball, one of the company owners, about what's safe to flush down the toilet and what things may cause damage to your wastewater system. You can also find more information in our Homeowner's Manual at this link: (https://odl.orenco.com/documents/NBR-ATX-AXR-3.pdf). 

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Water is a scarce and valuable resource. Every year, our usable supply gets smaller and smaller as it becomes contaminated with toxic materials. The good news is we can do something about it by reusing wastewater, the water we dispose of in our sewage treatment and greywater systems. Garry-Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, joins us to talk about the ways wastewater can be cleaned up and repurposed. 

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It's hard to believe something so small and inexpensive could potentially save you thousands of dollars, but that's the beauty of having an effluent filter. Tune in to hear one of our product managers, Dave Nelson, explain how effluent filters work, how to choose the right filter for your system, and how they prevent the premature failure of your expensive downstream components. 

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Wastewater from single-family homes (or even a collection of homes) tends to be pretty much the same. But for commercial systems, the waste strength can vary wildly. In this episode, we talk with Garry-Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, about the differences in wastewater designs for residential and commercial establishments and why those differences matter. 

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Water is a vital resource. So important, in fact, that we wanted to circle back around to thoughts from a previous episode and highlight some of the realities we face with such a limited and valuable resource. In this episode, we brought back our clean water expert, Geoff Salthouse, to talk about the quantity, quality, and availability of clean water, and how you can do something to benefit both yourself and future generations.

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We are going to the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition Conference (WEFTEC)! This is one of the largest conferences in North America that focuses on water and wastewater and we would love to see you there. 
Angela and I briefly share what it is like preparing for WEFTEC, what you can expect if you attend, and how to get access to all of the schedules, speakers, and exhibitors that make up this massive show. 
See you in New Orleans!

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Wastewater infrastructure is an essential part of every community. It involves environmental and economic studies, designing and engineering, installation, maintenance, and sometimes, remediation. All of this costs money. So, where does that money come from? Our guests, Mike Saunders and Bill Snyder, share their knowledge and experience with us and tell us how this essential community resource gets funded.

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Across the United States, nutrient discharges from wastewater systems are being regulated at an increasing rate. Decentralized wastewater treatment systems can provide better, more reliable solutions for reducing nutrients through biological processes. In this episode, we'll talk with Bill Hensley, one of our Senior Engineers, about what those nutrients are and how we go about reducing nitrogen and other nutrients of concern.

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Considering a grinder system? Not quite sure how they compare to liquid-only sewer technologies? Join us as we talk with Bill Snyder who lays out the facts about what a grinder system is, what their advantages are, and what their disadvantages are; especially when compared to a liquid-only sewer. 

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