Every two weeks, we'll bring you new episodes of “Make It Clear” that cover timely and relevant topics in the water and wastewater industries. Our guests will also provide their unique insights as we discuss the world’s most precious resource.While our content is mainly geared toward water and wastewater professionals, we welcome everyone who’d like to listen.
May 24, 2022
Septic tanks, in one form or another, are a part of every wastewater system. Thousands of them are installed each year across the country. Some are made of concrete, some out of fiberglass or a poly material, but they are all the same, right? Once they are installed and buried, does it really matter if they leak? Join us as we talk with Steve Sinks, our NW Account Manager, about why choosing the right tank makes a difference to the environment, public health, and your pocketbook.
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May 10, 2022
Earth Day is a day to take stock of our planet and renew our efforts to protect our natural resources. One of the most precious, but often neglected, is our water. While we may think of it as an abundant resource, the fact is that there is precious little of it that we can use. Join us as we talk with Mike Saunders about how important it is that we educate ourselves and future generations on the importance of conserving and preserving this precious resource.
April 22, 2022
April 14, 2022
Every septic system, whether it's simply a septic tank and a drainfield, or an advanced treatment system, probably makes use of some kind of alarm or control panel. Our guest, Steve Sinks, is here to talk to us about different types of control panels and how to determine what panel your system may need. We'll touch on everything you need to know when looking for controls for your next project.
March 15, 2022
March 1, 2022
Is it a panel? Is it a website? Is it a data collection and monitoring tool? It's all of these and more! In this episode, Angela and Shawn talk with our resident VeriComm expert, Aaron Yates. Join us as we discuss the parts that make up a Vericomm system, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize system design, operation, maintenance, and efficiency. Service Providers will be able to know what is happening in a system before going to a site and Homeowners will have peace of mind knowing their wastewater system is monitored 24-hours a day.
February 15, 2022
Depending on where you live and work, nitrogen in the waste stream can be a real environmental concern. Garry Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, talks with us about why jurisdictions sometimes focus on nitrogen. He breaks down the nitrogen cycle and explains why packed bed filters can be a cost-effective solution to reducing the nitrogen that makes its way back to the environment.
February 1, 2022
In this episode, Orenco's Government Affairs Director, Nick Noble, joins us to talk about the importance of good regulations and effective enforcement. States and local jurisdictions rely on good regulations to help protect our water and the environment from poorly performing wastewater systems. Nick helps us understand why good regulation and enforcement is not easy to accomplish and why all of the stakeholders in the wastewater industry need to step up and commit to raising the bar.
January 18, 2022
Gravity Sewers have been in use for so long and are such a widely accepted method for transporting wastewater that many other technologies aren't as well known or have become marginalized. One of these lesser known methods that is gaining more attention is Liquid Only Sewer. This proven technology has long been hounded by outdated and unwarranted myths that David Lepre, one of our senior engineers, will help us dispel in this episode.
January 5, 2022
For many small communities and developments, liquid only sewer provides a lot of benefits over other technologies. Mike Saunders, our resident expert, takes some time to talk to us about the many advantages that can be leveraged by designing and implementing this technology into your project.