For more than two decades, the Union Sanitary District has been winning regional and national awards for its management and operational excellence. Paul Eldredge, general manager, attributes that partly to a diligent and extensive year-round wastewater operator training program.Set in the San Francisco Bay Area, the district is challenged by droughts, stiff environmental regulations and a growing population. Its annual budget includes funding for training, which is required for each job.“When you make the investment, you see the return,” says Eldredge. “By giving our people the best training to develop their skills and perform their jobs at peak levels, our
