How does pilot testing optimize water treatment?

Pilot testing is key for water experts to experiment with treatment processes on a smaller scale before embarking on a full scale project. The option to compare different treatment processes, equipment, and efficacy during a "trial" phase is a great way for water engineers to save on resources and get creative (while getting their hands dirty, too). From potable reuse to PFAS removal, the biggest challenges in water engineering need pilot testing to achieve technical breakthroughs and create tailored solutions.
Jill Tedder, environmental engineer and water reuse extraordinaire, sat down to share her piloting secrets: pushing the limits of existing technology, why piloting adds value, and what it's like to work on these projects firsthand. With nearly a decade of experience in drinking water and reuse applications, she’s a pro when it comes to designing the most complex advanced treatment facilities. Based in Denver, Colorado, Jill has a knack for uncovering the latest water treatment innovations and applying them to her studies.
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