If you want to catch up with Jeff Kalmes, you’d better lace up your running shoes — he’s a man on the move. In 1986, Kalmes hired on as a lab technician at the Billerica (Mass.) Wastewater Treatment Plant. Since then his responsibilities have expanded and, 17 years ago, he took on the education and outreach program. In 2009, the New England Water Environment Association took notice, presenting him with its Public Educator of the Year Award.In the lab, Kalmes performs analyses during different stages of treatment at the 5 mgd plant. He also handles solids generated at the plant,
