In Ackley, Iowa, trust runs deep—and so does its partnership with PeopleService. This close-knit community of 1,500 was the first city to team up with PeopleService, back in 1988. Nearly four decades later, that connection …
Must be something in the water: Three generations, one PeopleService story
When three generations of the Long family joined forces on a biosolids haul in Braham, Minnesota, in April, it wasn’t just another job—it was a perfect example of what makes working at PeopleService so unique. …
Tick tick tick – LCR inventory date is fast approaching
There’s still time to comply with the EPA’s new Lead & Copper Rule inventory requirement – but the clock is ticking and it’s getting louder every day. The EPA’s rule requires water systems to identify …
Planning a Water Utility Plant/System Tour A General Guide
Goals A water utility plant or system tour should have a goal or primary reason in mind. It can be to educate others about our industry. It may be to obtain support for a planned …
50 years of the Clean Water Act
By Dennis White Jan. 2022 On October 18, 1972, Public Law 92-500, better known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), was approved and passed by the 92nd Congress. The approval only occurred after bill S-2770 …
Considering Shared Services? Some Things to Think About
For over a decade, communities have considered and implemented shared municipal services. Those who have benefited from this arrangement shared common goals and philosophies of running their cities, took a lot of time to lay …
STRAIGHT ANSWERS with Chris McMillen
It’s our pleasure to be a resource answering questions that come to us. What I’ve found is that often the questions asked are similar so it led to this idea to share the questions and …
How Do We Find the Right People
Here is a question I’m often asked related to a common problem in our industry. “We have had turnover in our water/wastewater departments. One was due to retirement and the other was because our guy …
Are You Really in Control
Are you really in control of your water and wastewater operations? Answer these questions to find out and discover how you can gain real control. Do you really have ‘control’ of your staff? If there …
Five Key Questions to Ask a Potential Partner
Not all proposals are the same when it comes to water and wastewater management, operation and maintenance. So, what are the key questions a city looking to partner for those services should be asking? Here …