Water Break

“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers”

In episode 28 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses fundamental water systems backflow and cross-connection issues with Gary McLaren, Marketing Director and “Backflow Nerd” at HydroCorp, based in Troy, Michigan. Mr. McLaren has inspected over 4,000 commercial and industrial facilities for unprotected backflow hazards. He is part of the team that developed SafeWaterEDU.com, the nation’s only Water Operator Continuing Education School dedicated to the world of backflow prevention. Gary is certified in Cross-Connection Control Surveying and Backflow Prevention Program Administration by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.

Podcast Links

HydroCorp, The Safe Water Authority

Hydracorp video: Cross-Connection Control in Municipal Water Systems

SafeWater EDU Online Learning

American Society of Sanitary Engineering

American Water Works Association

National Rural Water Association

Houston residents ordered to boil water after power outage at city plant caused drop in water pressure

Links from Wanda’s Water Tidbit

Dewey C., Fox P.M., Bouskill N.J., et al., Nature Communications: Beaver Dams Overshadow Climate Extremes in Controlling Riparian Hydrology and Water Quality

Sam Brasch, CPR News: How Beavers Could Help Protect Water Quality from Climate Change

Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute: Beavers

Canada Beneath Our Feet, Geological Curiosities of Canada: Ice Age Mammals, Giant Beaver (Megafauna Beaver)

Goldfarb, Ben: Eager, The Surprising Secret Lives of Beavers and Why They Matter

“Where we bridge the gap between water plant operators and engineers”

In Episode 27 of the Water Break Podcast, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the microbiology of filamentous bacteria with Dr. Toni Glymph-Martin. Dr. Glymph-Martin is a Wastewater Microbiologist and Certified Operator, B-Level, with 40+ years’ experience in wastewater. She is the author of two books: A Wastewater Microbiology Laboratory Manual for Operators and Wastewater Microbiology: A Handbook for Operators. In today’s podcast, Dr. Glymph-Martin discusses how to microscopically identify the various types of foaming and sludge bulking bacteria and the best ways to manage those bacteria when they cause treatment system problems.

Toni Glymph-Martin

Toni’s Website: https://www.wwmicrosolutions.com/

Toni’s textbooks:

Wastewater Microbiology: A Handbook for Operators

A Wastewater Microbiology Laboratory Manual for Operators

More from Toni Glymph-Martin (video): The Wastewater Treatment Plant Microbiological Zoo

Podcast Reference from Wanda’s Water Tidbit

NPR Strange News: Why do so many bikes end up underwater? The reasons can be weird and varied

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 25, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses commercial diving and how it applies to water and wastewater treatment facilities with guest Robert Greenspan, president of Midco Diving & Marine Services of Rapid City, South Dakota (phone 1-800-238-0217). Mr. Greenspan has 28 years of commercial diving experience. He and Heather discuss all aspects of how commercial divers can be useful to water and wastewater facilities, what to look for when hiring a dive company, and how to best implement dive services.

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 26, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Water and Wastewater Facility Master Plans with guest Devan Shields, Project Engineer at Sunrise Engineering in Fillmore, Utah (phone 435.562.4086). Mr. Shields develops water and wastewater infrastructure solutions that include master plans, designs, and facility evaluations. His areas of expertise include culinary and wastewater master planning and design, hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater systems and components, and technical reports for water and wastewater infrastructure. He has worked with water and sewer systems across the U.S. from consulting offices in Texas, Arizona, and Utah.

Podcast Links:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Planning for Sustainability, A Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities

Wanda’s Water Tidbit Links:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Microwave Ovens

The University of Melbourne: H2WOW! The Explosive Side of Water

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 25, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses commercial diving and how it applies to water and wastewater treatment facilities with guest Robert Greenspan, president of Midco Diving & Marine Services of Rapid City, South Dakota (phone 1-800-238-0217). Mr. Greenspan has 28 years of commercial diving experience. He and Heather discuss all aspects of how commercial divers can be useful to water and wastewater facilities, what to look for when hiring a dive company, and how to best implement dive services.

Podcast Links:

Midco Diving & Marine Services

S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Commercial Diving

Association of Diving Contractors International: International Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations

S. Navy Diving Manual

Wand’s Water Tidbit Links:

The Fossil Forum: Coprolite Identification

Rock & Gem: Coprolites

Gross Science, YouTube: What Can You Learn From Ancient Poop?

TEDx Talks, Gary Toranzos: Look in the Poop for the Scoop

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 24, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) with guests from 120 Water (phone 1-888-317-1510), Marcus Hagberg and Lowell Huffman. Mr. Hagberg is an Account Manager and Mr. Huffman is Director of Strategic Partnerships at 120 Water. Both are very actively involved in helping water utilities get ahead of the challenges relating to new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that govern funding and implementation of the initiative to remove dangerous lead pipes from our nation’s community water delivery systems.

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 23, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Pumps and Motor Operation and Maintenance with Glynn Stoffel, a certified environmental trainer and senior instructor for the University of Florida’s TREEO Center. Mr. Stoffel teaches courses related to the proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. He has over 30 years’ experience in the water and wastewater industry as a maintenance worker, manager, and consultant. He is a Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and is recognized as a Master Instructor by the National Environmental Safety and Health Training Association.

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 24, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) with guests from 120 Water (phone 1-888-317-1510), Marcus Hagberg and Lowell Huffman. Mr. Hagberg is an Account Manager and Mr. Huffman is Director of Strategic Partnerships at 120 Water. Both are very actively involved in helping water utilities get ahead of the challenges relating to new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that govern funding and implementation of the initiative to remove dangerous lead pipes from our nation’s community water delivery systems.

Podcast Links:

120Water: Lead and Copper Rule

120Water: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions FAQs

120Water: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Quiz

Wanda’s Water Tidbit Links

org News: Chemists Cook Up Way to Remove Microplastics Using Okra

Southern Living: Texas Researchers Use Okra to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater

American Chemical Society Meeting Newsroom: Cooking Up a Way to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater with Okra, Aloe

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 23, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Pumps and Motor Operation and Maintenance with Glynn Stoffel, a certified environmental trainer and senior instructor for the University of Florida’s TREEO Center. Mr. Stoffel teaches courses related to the proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. He has over 30 years’ experience in the water and wastewater industry as a maintenance worker, manager, and consultant. He is a Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and is recognized as a Master Instructor by the National Environmental Safety and Health Training Association.

Podcast Links

University of Florida Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center

Wand’s Water Tidbit Links

Ancient Water Technologies of the Nabataeans

Smithsonian Channel: Ancient Engineering That Kept One of the Driest Cities Wet

New Eastern Archeology Journal: Ancient and Modern Watershed Management in Petra

Video for Engineers

Spoon Feed Me: Cavitation and Net Suction Head | Fluid Mechanics

“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”

In The Water Break Podcast Episode 22, Heather Jennings, PE, discusses Slips, Trips, and Falls with Joseph Lanute. Mr. Lanute is the owner of Universal Safety Compliance, LLC., and he is a lead Instructor at the Arizona State University OSHA Education Center. Universal Safety Compliance (phone 602-810-6713) is a full-service safety consulting, training, and risk management company providing all aspects of safety and loss control services to companies throughout Arizona and the Southwest.