The staff at the Downriver Wastewater Treatment Facility has faced plenty of challenges. Their collective experience, perseverance, teamwork and loyalty have led to 100 percent permit compliance for seven straight years.They’re proud of that. “We have great employees who are on top of their game,” says Dan Alford, superintendent of the plant in Wyandotte, Michigan. “They are our first line of defense to catch and fix any problems that arise.”Built in 1939, the plant has been upgraded numerous times, creating operations and training issues. Designed for 225 mgd maximum rated flow, the plant averages 50 mgd during dry weather. Annual
