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EPA webinar: Innovative energy-conservation measures at wastewater treatment facilities

Posted Tue, 2012/04/17 - 11:26am by RCAP

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, EPA will host a webinar on innovative energy-conservation measures at wastewater treatment facilities. Improving energy efficiency is an ongoing challenge for water-sector utilities. While energy costs often represent 25 to 30 percent of a plant's total operation and maintenance costs, they also represent the largest controllable cost of providing water and wastewater services.

EPA blog: From coast to coast, skills for American workers

Posted Tue, 2012/02/14 - 11:24am by RCAP

Nancy Stoner, acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water, blogged about her visits to Atlanta and San Francisco, where she toured environmental education and green building centers.  In the post, Stoner discusses the opportunities these centers provide for new skills and career possibilities.

Read Stoner's post

Reader's Digest ranks water/wastewater operators among 10 jobs Americans can't do without

Posted Wed, 2011/11/02 - 4:38pm by RCAP

In a recent article, the popular Reader's Digest provided a list of the "10 Jobs Americans Can’t Live Without." Many of the profession are in the public-service sector, working for utilities or essential security-related services like the police or fire protection. Number 2 on its list was water/wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

The article said this about the profession:

Number Employed: 108,330

Median Income: $40,770