In 2004, plagued by filamentous growth that threatened performance, the operators of the Commerce Township (Mich.) Wastewater Treatment Plant devised a makeshift chlorine dosing system using 55-gallon drums and manual measurement to get the plant back into compliance."The staff really stepped up," recalls Chris Coffey, who recently retired as superintendent and is now a consultant to the plant. "I've never been more proud of a group of guys. They worked around the clock for two weeks. It's an example of what this staff is willing to do."That sense of dedication has helped the Commerce Township facility win Peak Performance Awards
