Bari Wrubel’s experience, education and timing put him in the right place to become supervisor of the wastewater and water treatment plants in Marysville, Mich.

Biological and chemical processes play a vital role in the breakdown of fats, grease and solids in wastewater. Laboratory testing makes sure these processes are kept in check. Here are several of the innovative products on the market that aid in biological and chemical breakdown, and the laboratory analysis of those processes.

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What’s the potential benefit of calling facilities something other than ‘wastewater treatment plant’? And those who work there something other than ‘operator’?

A school of thought says it’s time to change the job titles by which we refer to the people who run wastewater and drinking water systems.

Treatment lagoons in Batavia, N.Y., attract a wide assortment of waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife — and large crowds of watchers.

A treatment plant on Lake Superior manages biosolids with a flexible process and a beneficial use program that responds to seasonal demands.

A flight simulator for wastewater treatment plants gives users a hands-on approach to troubleshooting or making changes to the treatment train.

The Gresham treatment plant collects FOG from haulers and converts it to biogas that helps move the facility toward energy self-sufficiency.

An eight-week Clean Water University in Springfield, Ore., gives fifth-graders a close-up look at the importance of wastewater treatment.

Despite a tight budget, the team in Jamestown, R.I., steps up to deal with droughts and high wet-weather flows, earning praise for efficiency

An award-winning Georgia water plant succeeds with top-notch training, motivated operators and a proactive approach.

Robotic underwater viewing systems provide a cost-effective method for assessing the condition of water storage tanks without taking them out of service.

Disinfection with light is effective against a wide range of water-borne pathogens. It also leaves no potentially harmful byproducts.

The water and wastewater treatment plant staffs in Wyoming, Mich., deliver a consistent message about water’s importance to environment and economy.

Mohawk Valley Water Authority uses hydroturbines to cut electric bills and generate income, while plant upgrades keep things running efficiently.

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What’s the potential benefit of calling people who work on water systems something other than “operator”? Can that help elevate the industry?

Middlesex Water works underground to update its water distribution infrastructure, reduce leakage and improve customer service.

Customer outreach and customer appreciation form the foundation for excellent water operations at Daphne Utilities in Alabama.