Operator Ingenuity: How to Color-Code a WWTP

What’s more colorful than a bag of Skittles? That would be the Yellow Springs Water Reclamation Facility, where plant manager Joe Bates decided to color-code each building at the plant. Find out how his idea earned him an Operator Ingenuity Award, and learn how the color system improved plant processes. (P.S. See how your plant can earn a WEFTEC Ingenuity Award!) www.tpomag.com/featured

Overheard Online

“By offering the PO designation, we’re giving [operators] a solid certification program that they can have confidence in when it comes to reciprocity.”

The ABCs of National Operator Certification, www.tpomag.com/featured

Test Time: Exam Study Guide Resources

Are you studying for a licensing exam? From sample questions to math guides, this is your one-stop shop for test preparation. Test your knowledge with our sample questions, and then read through a complete explanation of the answer. You’ll also find some basic test preparation tips and hints from industry professionals. www.tpomag.com/featured

Leak Detectives: Dogs Sniff Out Wastewater

We know man’s best friend has a good sniffer. But several years ago, Scott Reynolds realized he could use that highly evolved sense to benefit the wastewater industry. Find out more about Environmental Canine Services and how Reynolds is using his canine crew to protect our waters. www.tpomag.com/featured