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Surface Water-US Rivers and Canals

Today let’s look at two different types of surface waters in the United States. When you think about it, there are many different types of surface water, and many different ways they can be used. For now, let’s focus on rivers and canals.   The United States has more than 250,000 rivers, which translates to […]

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Safe Drinking Water Act

We covered the Clean Water Act in a previous post. The Safe Drinking Water Act is the Clean Water Act’s counterpart, regulating the treatment of drinking water in the US. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans’ drinking water, originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect […]

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Cleaning Up Los Angeles’s Shores

Last week, we talked briefly about the Clean Water Act of 1972 and the regulating effect on discharges into America’s waterways. Storm water has become a primary source of pollution around the country, especially in urban areas, as the Clean Water Act has forced the cleanup of wastewater and runoff from industrial facilities. In November of […]

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WaterWatch and the Weekend

As spring gradually gives way to summer, bringing with it warmer weather and longer days, many states and cities are shifting into a water-awareness program. The threat of drought is not unique to a desert climate or to a metropolitan district; the warmer it is, wherever you are, the more water you will use.   […]

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Central Arizona Project – Part 1

Today, we will begin a three-part series highlighting the largest aqueduct system in the United States, the Central Arizona Project. This project was created by the Colorado River Basin Project Act of 1968, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 30, 1968.   The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile diversion canal designed to deliver 1.5 million acre-feet (488,473,200,000 gallons) annually. […]

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ACWA Spring Conference – Rethinking CA Water

    American Water College will be exhibiting at the Association of CA Water Agencies (ACWA) spring conference in Sacramento! ACWA is “Rethinking CA Water,” through promoting the development, management, and reasonable beneficial use of good quality water.   ACWA President Randy Record: “Water quality, conservation, storage and energy independence are just a few of the topics […]

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History of the Clean Water Act

The Clean Water Act (CWA) as we know it has a longer history than you might think. The first version of the CWA was passed in 1948 under President Truman. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was passed to address the concerns surrounding water pollution and contaminants. However, in 1972, public awareness and concern for […]

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Certification Exam Tips from American Water College

When preparing to take a wastewater treatment certification exam, a water distribution certification exam or a water treatment certification exam there are a few easy steps you can take to raise your confidence level and improve your test performance. By implementing these simple steps, your study time will be much more productive, and your confidence […]

By admin | Certification Exams . Education
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