Entries Tagged Aging Workforce

Alex Pepin

Engineering for the Environment

Alex Pepin sees an aging workforce in the wastewater industry and hopes for a push in promoting the trade to young people looking for career options

January 07, 2026

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Island Life in the Pacific Northwest Creates Wastewater Challenges

Jason Kramer must transport waste off Lopez Island and take a ferry to network with others in the Washington On-Site Sewage Association

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FOG So Thick I Could Stand On It!

Education and “utility style” regulation of septic systems are needed for Canadian wastewater pros to avoid this scenario

January 08, 2024

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Building the Future: How to Attract Gen Z to the Construction Industry

October 02, 2023

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Building the Future: How to Attract Gen Z to the Construction and Utilities Industry

September 25, 2023

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In Minnesota, Recruiting and Retaining Workers Is Job No. 1

In a tight job market for skilled trades, it’s critical to find young talent and take care of your team

August 02, 2023

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Recruit Young People to Join the Wastewater Industry

Professional opportunities abound, so why can’t we solve this ongoing workforce shortage?

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North Dakota Expects a Long-Overdue Septic Code Rewrite

Wastewater professionals organized a trade association a few years ago, hoping to update onsite rules and protect the environment.

January 31, 2023

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Illinois GPD Onsite Permit Rules Are Outdated, Need Revising

Installer and pumper Rick Maguire calls the 200-gallon per bedroom regulation “excessive” in with modern septic systems and reduced water usage.

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An Aging Wastewater Workforce Points to Future Troubles

The industry needs to find a way to attract a younger generation of workers willing to perform a tough but necessary job.