Ep. 39 - Digital Solutions in Wastewater

Ep. 39 - Digital Solutions in Wastewater

Author: Virginia Water Environment Association November 12, 2024 Duration: 1:07:23
Our guest host Katya Bilyk (Hazen) facilitates a review and discussion of trends and potential futures of digital tools in wastewater treatment with guests Jeff Sparks (HRSD) and Bruce Johnson (Jacobs).

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