Wastewater Treatment Is the Family Business for This Superintendent

Cover Story

Melinda Ward carried lessons from her father into a career in the clean-water profession. She applies those lessons as a plant superintendent in North Carolina.

For Florida's Water Supply, There's Less Than Meets the Eye

Hearts and Minds

7 Rivers Water Festival brings Florida’s water-supply issues to light with a range of displays, games and presentations for all ages.

This Operator's Philosophy is to Make System Changes One at a Time

Top Performer - Plant

A deliberate and patient approach to operating changes helps the Oakdale Wastewater Treatment Plant maintain consistent effluent quality.

Plant Embraces Innovation With Biosolids and Reclaimed Water Systems

Top Performer - Plant

A Florida plant and its team members earn accolades for proactive biosolids management and high-quality reclaimed water.

Water/Wastewater Manager Recognized With Women of Achievement Award

Top Performer - Operator

Martha Tasker’s love of science and engineering serve her well as she works to optimize her Kansas community’s water systems.

This Nanofiltration Water Treatment Plant Boasts a 96% Recovery Rate

Sustainable Operations

A LEED Gold-certified nanofiltration plant saves energy while producing high-quality water for mixing with a lime-softened stream.

Advanced Sonar Measurement Offers a Sharper Eye on Sludge Levels

Tech Talk

The latest sonar technology improves accuracy in levels measurement, helping clean-water plants sustain compliance and enhance efficiency.

Addison Village's Sole Operator Keeps Its Upgraded Plant Running Smoothly

How We Do It - Wastewater

An efficient fine screen and a peripheral-feed clarifier play important roles in a New York community’s major plant upgrade.

Award-Winning Wastewater Facility Pumps Up Technology With Innovative Processes

How We Do It - Wastewater

An Indiana city finds a variety of uses for progressive cavity pumps for moving different wastewater treatment plant solids streams.

Kenosha Water Utility's Mosaics Aren't Your Average Murals

Plantscapes

Mosaic artworks created by a youth group grace the walls at water and wastewater treatment plants in a Wisconsin city on Lake Michigan.

America Needs to Get Its Infrastructure Grades Up

In My Words

It will take substantial investment to bring critical facilities up to suitable condition. Effective communication to officials and customers is a key to making it happen.

Landia Offers New Mixing Technology Using Combination Method

Technology Deep Dive

Mixing system for anaerobic digesters uses biogas inside the tank to help improve mixing efficiency and increase gas production.

Let's Toast to Technology as Water Recycling Goes Mainstream

Let's Be Clear

From irrigation to drinking water to boiler feed to effluent pale ale, clean-water operators are proving that when it comes to reclamation, anything is possible.

Worth Noting - July 2017

Worth Noting

People/Awards; Events

Pumps, Drives, Valves, Blowers and Distribution Systems

Case Studies

Industry News - July 2017

Industry News

Product designed to provide permanent bearing protection

Product Spotlight

Blue-White’s Chem-Pro M MC-2 metering pump

Product Spotlight

Product News - July 2017

Product News

Product Focus - July 2017

Product Focus