Water Programs
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Blog
Nitrification and Denitrification: What's the difference?
We discuss both nitrification and denitrification in Chapter 2, "Nutrient Removal," of our new edition of Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Vol 2.
Posted 11/15/2022 -
Podcast
Episode 1—Small Water Systems, Operator Roles and Responsibilities
This episode describes the many roles and responsibilities of a Small Water System Operator.
Posted 02/19/2023 
Animation
The Urban Water Cycle
Where does your water come from, and where does it go? Watch this quick animation to see how water makes its way through the urban landscape.
Posted 03/12/2023-
Video
Algebra hints: Settling velocity (Preview)
This short video demonstrates how to do settling velocity calculations.
Posted 03/12/2023 -
Animation
The Hydrologic Cycle (Preview)
See how water cycles through our environment. From precipitation, surface water collection, infiltration in ground water aquifers, to evaporation, and back .
Posted 10/18/2022 -
Podcast
Episode 2—Small Water Systems: Drinking Water Sources
This episode describes the various sources of water (i.e., groundwater, surface water, precipitation) that contribute to our drinking water.
Posted 02/19/2023 -
Blog
Using Stormwater Public Education to improve Drinking Water Supply Resiliency
Written by Caitlyn Leo, Research Engineer at the Office of Water Programs (OWP) Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at Sacramento State.
Posted 11/15/2022
Podcast
Episode 3—Small Water Systems, Groundwater Wells and Aquifer Protection
This episode describes the function of groundwater wells and the importance of proper operation to protect the groundwater aquifer, an important source of drinking water.
Posted 02/19/2023
Podcast
Episode 4—Small Water Systems, Ensuring Safe Water Supply and Sanitary Surveys
This is Episode 4, Ensuring a Safe Water Supply through Sanitary Surveys.
Posted 02/19/2023
Podcast
Episode 5—Small Water Systems, Common Issues with Surface Water Treatment
This is Episode 5, Common Issues with Surface Water Treatment.
Posted 02/19/2023
Video
Screenings and Grit (Preview)
This short video shows how to calculate the volume of screenings and grit.
Posted 03/12/2023
Video
Algebra hints: Aeration tank calculations (Preview)
This short video shows how to do aeration tank calculations.
Posted 03/12/2023