May 2009 Table of Contents

Features

• 12Top Performer - Plant: Coming Out On Top
  Dedication and ingenuity help a small plant in New Hampshire enhance performance and earn recognition from the U.S. EPA
• 18Plantscapes: Preserving the Best
  The Yankee Lake Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility property provides wilderness preserve and habitat for the endangered Florida scrub jay
• 22Top Performer - Biosolids: Working Toward a Goal
  The BioPasteur treatment process is helping the Carmel (Ind.) Wastewater Treatment Plant improve biosolids product quality and get out of the hauling business
• 26Greening the Plant: In Perfect Rhythm
  The Riverside (Calif.) Regional Water Quality Control Plant melds a fuel cell with combined heat and power to perform a symphony of air and water protection
• 28How We Do It: Breakfast of Champions
  Aerotor system helps a treatment plant accommodate a sharp increase in influent strength while improving treatment and cutting power usage
• 30In My Words: Essential Employment
  Long-time operator Arnie Bevins sees recognition for the treatment profession as part of the solution to recruiting the next generation
• 60Cover Story: Life's Work
  Diligent care from chief operator Louie Langone means a spotless appearance and excellent performance at the Waterville (N.Y.) Wastewater Treatment Plant
• 70Special Feature: Worth Noting
  People; Associations; Awards; Education; Calendar

Columns

• 8Let's Be Clear: How Do You Like It So Far?
  After four months of publication, feedback on Treatment Plant Operator has been favorable. What can we do to make this magazine more useful to you?
• 20Tech Topics: Weighing Redundancy
  Do you need a backup for your plant automation? That depends on the nature of your facility, your staff, your budget and other factors.
• 32Industry News: Industry News
  Smith & Loveless Names Rebori President; Sartell Acquires Remainder of DeZURIK Valves; SEL President Discusses Smart Grid Challenges; Staco Energy Partners with Thomas & Betts; Dresser Roots Adds Engineering Resources to Web Site; ModuTank Releases Latest Catalog; Industrial Scientific Oldham Achieves ISO Certification; Flowserve Names Rosene Chief Sustainability Officer; In-Pipe Technology Forms Agreement with PMC BioTec
• 64Product Focus: Killing the Bugs: Advances in Disinfection Systems
  Disinfection is the critical last step between wastewater treatment plants and their receiving waters. Here are some of manufacturers’ latest offerings that support the disinfection process.
• 66Product Spotlight: Megatron UV System Provides Chemical-Free Disinfection
  The Megatron ultraviolet water disinfection system from Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. is made to treat wastewater without heat or chemicals.