Biosolids Everywhere! Metro Vancouver Embraces Integrated Resource Recovery

Cover Story

Metro Vancouver biosolids serve many beneficial purposes, from fertilizing parks and cropland, to growing trees, to reclaiming mine and landfill sites.

Product News - June 2015

Product News

Product Focus - June 2015

Product Focus

Industry News - June 2015

Industry News

The Power Of Oxygen

WWETT Spotlight

Compact bioremediation unit provides dissolved oxygen to feed waste-consuming microbes

Electrically Actuated Pinch Valves Offer Precise Flow Control

Product Spotlight

Stainless Steel Disk Filter Offers Longer Lifespan In Smaller Footprint

Product Spotlight

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Worth Noting - June 2015

Worth Noting

People/Awards; Education; Events

Odor Control And Disinfection

Case Studies

Planning To Own A Digester?

Letters

Do Operators Need A Higher Profile?

Let's Be Clear

It’s a paradox of the profession: Many operators pride themselves on quiet competence, when a more public profile could benefit their facilities and the water professions in general.

How Ultrasonic Technology Controls Algae Blooms

How We Do It - Water

Ultrasonic technology provides an economic, environmentally friendly alternative to chemicals for controlling algae growth in Short Hills, New Jersey

Virginia’s Prison Apprenticeship Program Offers Second Chance

In My Words

An apprenticeship program in the Virginia correctional system helps offenders earn wastewater licenses and prepare for productive careers.

Clean-Water Expansion: What’s Up In Woodstock?

Building The Team

Virginia’s Town of Woodstock expects fast population growth and has prepared its clean-water facility through capital expansion and employee development.

THK Hybrid System Thickens Without Polymer

Technology Deep Dive

THK hybrid system thickens waste activated sludge in a compact footprint without requiring polymer addition.

Water Metering: 4 Trends To Watch

Tech Talk

Innovative technologies are opening new doors for water utilities looking to deploy metering automation while limiting capital investments and serving customers better.

Dubuque Resource Recovery Facility Keeps It Sustainable

Sustainable Operations

An Iowa city’s $38 million facility renovation includes combined heat and power, biosolids reuse, effluent heat recovery, water-saving landscaping, and more.

Man-Made Texas Wetlands Offer Natural Filtration

Plantscapes

A man-made wetland complex provides high-quality water and excellent recreation opportunities for residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Oconto River Guardian: Wisconsin Operator Protects A Community Resource

Top Performer - Operator

Public service runs in Steve Woodworth’s family. He and his team take pride in keeping the water on and the river clean in the Wisconsin City of Oconto.

Kansas City Operator Emphasizes Mentoring

Top Performer - Operator

Award-winning operator Kevin Williams succeeds at one of Missouri’s largest water plants by helping others as supervisor, trainer and problem solver.

Trial By Fire: Membrane Filtration Comes To Oklahoma

Top Performer - Plant

An Oklahoma water plant team overcomes startup, training and operations challenges with a new membrane filtration system.

Squirt The Reuse Mascot Says, ‘Use Reclaimed Water!’

Hearts and Minds

Continuing promotions, including a mascot, help Pompano Beach pump up residential connections for its reclaimed water irrigation system.