Laboratory Analysis Demystified

Every drinking water and wastewater treatment operator out there knows how important it is to take samples correctly. But what happens after the sample is taken, the chain of custody is all filled out, and everything is safely packed away and ready for pickup or shipment to the lab? For many people, the laboratory is a mysterious place filled with serious people in white lab coats running large complicated instruments that somehow sniff out whatever is in our water. The author makes the whole process a less mysterious by walking through what happens to your samples after they leave your hands. http://www.wateronline.com/doc/laboratory-analysis-demystified-0001

Instrumentation: Dos And Don'ts For The Water Industry

Instrumentation, automation, and control are key to the modern wastewater industry. This concise/informative - WATERONLINE article highlights points to consider in the the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of these systems. Clear/straight forward/concise.

http://www.wateronline.com/doc/instrumentation-dos-and-don-ts-for-the-water-industry-0001

Clarkson researchers study water quality impact on property values

In late December, researchers from Clarkson University announced they are gearing up to study the effect water pollution has on property values across 26 counties in upstate New York. They will study water quality data and correlate that with property sales over the past 10 years. The study may balance out industry claims that the regulations have only harmful economic impact. When you’re then trying to make the argument that these regulations are in the best public interest, it’s helpful to have, to be able to put the benefits of these environmental regulations in dollar terms. Clarkson University is active in environmental engineering issues and studies. Link at: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/23416/20131218/clarkson-researchers-wonder-how-water-quality-affects-property-values

5 STEPS to WATER UTILITIES Should Take NOW to Prepare for DISASTER

5 Steps Every Utility Should Take Now To Prepare For Disaster
By Laura Martin
@LauraOnWater

Highly recommend this valuable article featured in WATERONLINE...good, practical information; concise and helpful supporting links clearly outlining important steps that should be taken NOW by Water Utilities! Informative links...practical suggestions.... hit "PRINT" on this one. See this article at: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/steps-every-water-utility-should-take-now-to-prepare-for-disaster-0001