Operators at the Bosque Farms Wastewater Treatment Plant say their biggest challenge is keeping their microorganisms happy. Their biggest worry is staying ahead of grinder pump rebuilds. Fortunately, they have it all under control.A dedicated, experienced team keeps the plant and 1,460 grinder pumps humming in this community of 5,000 in the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. They also operate and maintain the 1,400 gpm conventional water plant and 1.0 mgd and 0.5 mgd tank wells, install and maintain water or sewer lines, and read the water meters.“It takes all five employees to properly handle operations and maintenance of
