It’s been estimated that some 1,200 World War II veterans die every day. It makes me wonder how many clean-water operators now retire daily, since so many are nearing that point in their work lives.In a way it’s not appropriate to make a correlation between soldiers and wastewater professionals. But in another way it’s fair to question why so many in clean-water careers will retire with little notice beyond their professional circles. In their own way, they are heroes.This commentary is inspired by a story in this issue of Treatment Plant Operator about Bill Nester, a 45-year professional, retiring as
