The genius of toilet paper is that it deteriorates. Just because a product is labeled “flushable” does not mean it should be flushed or that it actually does deteriorate. Wipes and similar “flushable” products are …
Missouri River Receives a Little Help From Omaha
The longest river in America, the powerful Missouri River, has captured the imaginations of many throughout history, from artists and writers to Lewis and Clark who traveled its currents during their discovery expedition in the …
PeopleService Operators Involved in Elkader, IA Water Rescue
Quick Thinking From Jared and Kim May Have Saved a Life. Our operators typically ensure water safety through contaminant testing and careful maintenance. But a recent rescue incident found two PeopleService team members protecting the …
Wastewater: Tapping a Potential Source for Drinking Water
It’s a brave new world as water and wastewater industry experts explore the feasibility of “direct potable reuse,” a future in which highly treated wastewater can be plumbed directly into homes as a new drinking …
Simple Typo Causes Trouble for North Carolina City
Have you ever made a typo? After all, nobody’s perfect. Most people make a mistake at some point in their careers without serious consequences. But errors at water and wastewater facilities can have particularly far-reaching …
Looking Back on Water Safety Efforts in Flint
It’s been about a year now since a group of citizens took it upon themselves to help the residents of Flint, Michigan in the aftermath of a crisis. Flint started making headlines in 2014 when …
Pink Water Incident Renews Focus on Water Treatment
Residents of Lake Charles, Louisiana, were unhappy to discover pink tap water pouring into their sinks and showers last month. The cause of this rosy surprise? An excess of potassium permanganate mistakenly added to the …
Flint Residents Get Help From Omaha Ally: UNMC
The Flint lead crisis has somewhat receded from the public eye, but that doesn’t mean that developments have slowed. In fact, a vital healthcare partner in the Omaha community, where PeopleService is headquartered, recently stepped …
Educating The Next Generation Of Water Professionals
The entire water and wastewater industry is on notice. We must deal with the fact that our entire industry will lose a significant portion of its current workforce to retirement in the next few years. …