The effluent from SouthWest Water’s two main wastewater treatment plants in Alabama consistently meets permits that include a 0.2 mg/L phosphorus limit.
That’s in keeping with the character of the plants — the buildings kept spotless and the grounds manicured by a team of 14 operators and service specialists, led by Ryan Weldon, district manager.
“We’ve just set a standard, and we don’t fall below that,” Weldon says. “It’s something we’ve been doing for years. We have operators who really care about how the places look, and they go the extra mile. If we hear somebody is coming to visit, we don’t
