For the past year it has been my privilege to edit magazines for both wastewater treatment plant operators and drinking water system operators. I find quite a bit of similarity between people on both sides of the business.
In general, they're extremely proud of what they do. They're highly dedicated to the profession and to the services they deliver to the public. They're modest and team-oriented, always inclined to share the credit. They are far more schooled, intelligent and professional than their publics will ever understand.
Their work is similar in many ways, yet also
