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The Water Sifu

by The Water Sifu

Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts

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Episodes

  1. Water Sifu #29: 10 Year Reunion

    In this “10 year anniversary” episode, I want to take the time to say thank you, answer some very common questions about the website and the best way to use the material on it, give an update on my life, … Continue reading →

  2. Water Sifu #17: Trenching, Shoring and Water Main Construction

    Trenching Shoring and Water Main Construction (click to listen in a new window) This week focuses on everything having to do with main construction and installation… pipe types, joints, soil types, competent person, trenching and shoring, excavations, pipe laying, back-filling, … Continue reading →

  3. Water Sifu #16: Drinking Water Supply

    Drinking Water Supply (click to listen in a new window) The format of this show will be switching to a monthly format, with the episodes primarily focusing on treatment and distribution exam preparation. This week we spend a little time … Continue reading →

  4. Water Sifu #15: Water Treatment Exam Prep – Audio Flash Cards

    Water Treatment Exam Prep (click to listen in a new window) I think that creating and using flash cards is an incredible tool for ingraining the knowledge when studying for your water treatment or distribution exams. A major stray from … Continue reading →

  5. Water Sifu #14: Passing your Water Treatment or Water Distribution Exam – The First Time

    Passing your Water Treatment or Water Distribution Exam (click to listen in a new window) In this podcast I share my advice on how to best improve your chances of success on your water treatment and water distribution exams. From … Continue reading →

  6. Water Sifu #13: Water Math

    Water Math (click to listen in a new window) 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. … Continue reading →

  7. Water Sifu #12: Government Regulations

    Government Regulation of the Drinking Water Industry (click to listen in a new window) In this episode of The Water Sifu, I spend a brief time discussing issues which have gotten in my way of putting out regular weekly content, … Continue reading →

  8. Water Sifu #11 – Hard and Soft Water, Iron and Manganese Problems, Nitrification

    Hard / Soft Water, Iron and Manganese, Nitrification (click to listen in a new window) This week I focus on some random, undesirable, issues which may arise in the system and affect water quality… specifically hard or soft water problems, … Continue reading →

  9. Water Sifu #10: Biological Contaminants and Disinfection

    Biological Contaminants and Disinfection (click to listen in a new window) Biological contaminants of the water supply have killed millions and millions of people through the years. Today we are going to look at some of these contaminants and show … Continue reading →

  10. Water Sifu #9: Implementation of Fluoride Programs (part 4 of 4)

    Implementation of Fluoride Programs (click to listen in a new window) Part 4 of a 4 Part series, this episode will take a look at how fluoride programs are implemented. We will discuss the major players behind pushing fluoridation programs, … Continue reading →

  11. Water Sifu #8 – Fluoridation: Safe and Effective ….Really??? (part 3 of 4)

    Fluoridation – Safe and Effective ….Really??? (click to listen in a new window) Part 3 of 4, This episode will focus on the “safe and effective” aspects of water fluoridation. I ask the questions… “Is it safe?” and “Is it … Continue reading →

  12. Water Sifu #7 – The History of Fluoridation (part 2 of 4)

    Water Sifu #7: The History of Fluoridation (Part 2 of 4) (click to listen in a new window) The History of Fluoridation is the subject of this weeks episode. In an attempt to fill in some huge gaps in the … Continue reading →

  13. Water Sifu #6 – Water Fluoridation: The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread, or an Unnecessary Evil?

    Water Sifu #6: Water Fluoridation Part One (click to listen in a new window) Water fluoridation has long been a hotly debated topic. This episode of The Water Sifu will discuss my initial thoughts about the fluoridation of drinking water, … Continue reading →

  14. Water Sifu #5 – Women in the Water Industry

    Water Sifu Episode 5: Women in the Water Industry (click to listen in a new window) This episode of The Water Sifu is a discussion / interview, and will focus on women doing field work in the water industry. Special … Continue reading →

  15. Water Sifu #4 – Water Distribution System Overview

    Water Sifu Episode 4: Distribution System Overview (click to listen in a new window) This episode of The Water Sifu is going to talk about water distribution systems, giving you a brief overview of how the whole process works. We’re … Continue reading →

  16. Water Sifu #3 – Water Treatment Overview

    Water Sifu Episode 3 – Water Treatment Overview (click to listen in a new window) Water Treatment is the subject of this weeks episode, with an emphasis on Conventional Treatment. We will follow water from the moment it enters the … Continue reading →

  17. Water Sifu #2 – Water Treatment Operator or Distribution Operator Certification

    Water Sifu Episode 2 – Water Treatment / Distribution Operator Certification (click to listen in new window) In this episode of The Water Sifu, I concentrate our discussion on Operator Certification. I will discuss why you want to get certified, … Continue reading →

  18. Water Sifu #1 – An Introduction to The Water Sifu, and Working in the Drinking Water Industry

    The Water Sifu – Episode 1 (click to listen in a new window) This first episode of The Water Sifu will introduce you to myself and explain how I went from a life devoted to the martial arts to running … Continue reading →

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Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts

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Turning ordinary water workers into water black belts

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