{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Innovative Lagoon Pilot: BioAugmentation, Microalgae and Electrocoagulation | EP3 | New Series","description":" \u2605 Addressing Regulatory Pressure: David Schneider shares challenges faced by small communities under strict state regulations for wastewater treatment.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Optimizing Lagoon Systems: Discover how optimizing existing lagoon systems can be a cost-effective alternative to building new mechanical treatment plants.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Innovative Solutions: Learn about the use of electrocoagulation and microalgae to meet stringent water quality standards in an affordable and sustainable way.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Cost-Effective Upgrades: Explore how combining bioaugmentation with microalgae can reduce operational costs and enhance the efficiency of wastewater treatment.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Pilot Programs and Approvals: Hear about the ongoing pilot programs and how they aim to prove the effectiveness of these innovative solutions to state regulators.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Overcoming Financial Challenges: Understand the financial hurdles and how small communities can navigate funding and operational costs for sustainable solutions.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Future Implications: Discuss the potential statewide impact of successful pilot programs and how they could transform wastewater management for small rural systems.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   \u2605 Feasibility and Practicality: Emphasize the importance of feasible solutions that can be realistically implemented in small communities with limited resources.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Engineers for Communities","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mod-eng.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31652402\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/173056502"}