How many wastewater treatment plants have volunteers coming out to help with plant operations? Next question: How many have a waiting list of volunteers?
That’s the situation at the Lakehaven (Wash.) Utility District (LUD). Wastewater operations manager Chris McCalib has created an environment where employees look forward to coming to work every day and where people are willing to work for free to gain experience.
“We’re a staff of experienced and seasoned operators who’ve been around awhile,” says assistant wastewater operations manager Norman Cook. “But Chris inspires us, makes us excited to get to the plant.” As a result, the district’s treatment
