Inside the May 2011 Issue

Features

Two-Pronged Solution

A combination of technologies helps a Minnesota city comply with tight phosphorus limits and produce reuse-quality water

Turning the Corner

Operations staff engineered a revival that changed the Tarpon Springs treatment plant from a problem facility to a multiple-award winner

Thirsty Ground

Rain gardens at the Grand Rapids treatment plant help capture and filter more than 12 million gallons a year, helping to curtail runoff pollution

Partners in Training

Minnesota regulators and operators work together on educational programs to advance knowledge in treatment plant and collection system processes

Hands-on Education

An Ohio district gives high school students an up-close look at wastewater treatment as a challenging and rewarding career

Eye on Alkalinity

Simple tests can help you determine whether too little influent alkalinity may be keeping you from meeting a minimum chlorine residual

Ever Greener

A series of innovations bring substantial gains in self-sufficiency and energy efficiency for the wastewater treatment plant in Waco, Texas

Denitrification: A Unique Approach

The Littleton/Englewood Wastewater treatment plant applies an innovative two-part strategy for highly cost-effective nitrate removal

Deep Dive

Dave Kalin devotes himself fully to exceptional-quality treatment, and to building an efficient plant with a cross-trained and highly competent staff

All for One

Strong teamwork among a small do-it-all staff drives success for an award-winning 8.25 mgd activated sludge plant in Madison, Ala.

Ahead of the Curve

Software improves the speed and quality of power measurement, helping a Wisconsin sanitary district to conserve energy and reduce costs

Columns

Worth Noting

People/Awards; Education; Calendar of Events

Online Vibration Monitoring System Warns of Defects

VIBNODE online condition monitoring system from Ludeca

Duperon Names Aiken Regional Sales Manager; WesTech Engineering Acquires WWETCO; Pump Solutions Group Acquires EnviroGear Product Line; Corix Utilities Provides University with $2 Mil Endowment; Ruhrpumpen Launches Website; Sensorex Launches Website; Big Fish Completes NSF Verification Test; Wilden Launches Product Website; Industrial Video and Control Acquires Longwatch

Come On In — The Water’s Fine

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