Sewer

This page provides links helpful to wastewater operators and other staff involved in wastewater operations. Also provided here are links to other pages of technical resources related to pretreatment/treatment, biosolids/sludge, collection systems, and system security.

Important Notice Regarding "m-Coli Blue" Test for e-Coli (posted 6/12/09)

The HACH Company has announced that their m-coli blue test is now available for use in wastewater and water applications.

When using m-coli blue broth, be sure to use one of the following absorbent pads: Pall cellulose pad, Gellman, or Sartorius cellulose or glass pad.

m-Coli blue broth that is still within the manufacturer's expiration date may still be used.

MCB Launch Customer Letter

MCB Verifcation White Paper

There are two other "40 CFR 136" approved methods for e-coli testing. The "Indexx" method and the "modified M-TEC" method.

For additional information and help:

• Brett Ward, MTAS Wastewater Operations Consultant at 865-974-9853 or email at brett.ward@tennessee.edu
• Steve Wyatt, MTAS Water Operations Consultant at 731-425-4776 or email at steve.wyatt@tennessee.edu
• Shannon Pratt, Fleming Training Center at 615-898-8090 or email at shannon.pratt@state.tn.us
• TAUD

MTAS Resources

Operations Training: Wastewater Treatment Course (CDROM for loan)

Pumps: Operation and Maintenance (CDROM for loan)

Water and Wastewater Management (2008)

Utility Manual (2006)

State Resources

TN Dept of Environment and Conservation

TN Division of Water Pollution Control

The Utility Connection

Federal Resources

Environmental Protection Agency

National Small Flows Clearinghouse

Associations

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD)

Tennessee Water and Wastewater Association (TWWA)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Last Updated 09/02/2009