Denario Jones explains the basics of wastewater treatment and tells us what it's like to work as a wastewater plant operator (WPO). For more info on working at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, visit neorsd.org/careers Some acronyms used in this episode: WPO-IT - Wastewater Plant Operator in Training WQIS - Water Quality & Industrial Surveillance MGD -  A measurement of how many Millions of Gallons per Day WEFTEC - The Water Environment Federation's annual Technical Exhibition and Conference  OWEA - Ohio Water Environment Association EMSC - Environmental & Maintenance Services Center