The Water Sifu

Chemicals in Water Treatment

In this episode I answer a couple of common questions I often receive pertaining to searching for jobs in the water industry.  I discuss a speech I recently gave about th…

Membrane Filtration

Membrane Filtration is the wave of the future in the water treatment field.  This month I spend a little time talking about my new job and the last State Treatment Exam, and then …

Advanced Treatment Audio Flash Cards
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I’m back for three more monthly shows, starting with another audio flash cards show.  This is one I initially made for myself, b…

Hello and Goodbye
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I haven’t stopped teaching! … still going strong and still loving it! However,  this episode of The Water Sifu is the last in this podcast series. …

Your Questions about Certification and Hiring
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This month I let you produce the show, answering some of the most common questions I have received pertaining to certif…

Pumps and Motors
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This packed full episode deals entirely with pumps and motors.  Discussing pumps, we specifically focus on volute and turbine centrifugal pumps, sin…

Treatment Techniques, Part 2
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Part 2 of 2 in a series on water quality problems and treatment techniques…  I begin this show by talking about my recent meetings with …

Treatment Techniques, Part 1
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This episode is the first part of a two part show concentrating on material you need to know for your state exams concerning different h…

Water Chemistry
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The meat of this episode focuses on some water chemistry subjects which can initially be difficult to grasp, specifically the subjects of pH, alkalin…

Meters and Valves
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In this episode of The Water Sifu, I spend a brief time discussing some things going on in my life, as well as upcoming episodes, and then jump int…

Distribution Review – Audio Flash Cards
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With the popularity of the last “Water Treatment” audio flash cards episode, I have had many people request I do another with…

Trenching Shoring and Water Main Construction
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This week focuses on everything having to do with main construction an…

Drinking Water Supply
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The format of this show will be switching to a monthly format, with the episodes primarily focusing on treatment and distribution exam preparat…

Water Treatment Exam Prep
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I think that creating and using flash cards is an incredible tool for ingraining the knowledge when studying for your water treatment or di…

Passing your Water Treatment or Water Distribution Exam
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In this podcast I share my advice on how to best improve your chances of success on your water treatment and …

Water Math
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Knowing your water math is a huge step in passing any state exam. Those that know it have a huge step up and those that don’t are often doomed to fail. Un…

Government Regulation of the Drinking Water Industry
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In this episode of The Water Sifu, I spend a brief time discussing issues which have gotten in my way of putting…

Hard / Soft Water, Iron and Manganese, Nitrification
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This week I focus on some random, undesirable, issues which may arise in the system and affect water quality… sp…

Biological Contaminants and Disinfection
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Biological contaminants of the water supply have killed millions and millions of people through the years.  Today we are goi…