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Scott Gilbertson was hired as executive director of the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District in Minnesota. He replaces Bruce Nelson, who retired.
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Worth Noting - November 2018
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Efficient blower designed to reduce total cost of ownership
No operator would argue that proper aeration and blower selection are two of the most important considerations at a wastewater plant. In...
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Borehole pumps provide cost-efficient, autonomous water supply
Choosing a borehole pump can be a difficult decision considering the large range available and number of variables to consider. So, how...
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Houston Kids Learn the Value of Protecting the City's Drinking Water Supplies
In 1993, a few team members at Houston Water were charged to create a festival with activities to teach kids about water...
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There's Never a Surplus of Biosolids Product in Athens, Tennessee. Demand Exceeds Supply
The Athens Utilities Board is in a position where any product marketer would like to be: demand that exceeds supply.
Since 2006, the...
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Award-Winning Lab Supervisor Wendy Schultz Takes Performance to New Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Wendy Schultz took an interest in water and the environment after spending summers at a Michigan lake.
“My mom, aunt, and uncle were...
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Water Saver Award Winner Highland Park Makes Big Strides in a Community Committed to Sustainability
Thirty or so years ago, a big day of production was a time to celebrate for a water plant team.
“When I came...
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In This Florida County, Wastewater Effluent Goes on to Become Irrigation Water for a Variety of Green Spaces
Team members at the South County Water Reclamation Facility IN Collier County, Florida, have been scrambling to keep up with growth...
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Cool the Roof. Stop the Leaks. Two Sustainable Measures in a Georgia County.
Two energy-conscious roof replacements and satellite imaging to detect underground pipe leaks helped a Georgia county win recognition as an environmental steward.
In...
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Sediment in Water Storage Tanks Can Be a Haven for Pathogens. Here's What to Do About It.
While hurricanes like Harvey and Irma can cause multiple breaches in a water system, sediment already accumulated in water tanks can add...
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Bubbles Hold the Key to Stopping Grease Problems and Hydrogen Sulfide Buildup in a Wastewater Wet Well
The 4-foot-thick floating grease blanket in Castroville Pump Station was a continuous challenge for Monterey One Water mechanics in Marina, California.
The cost...
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Wild Creatures Are Welcome at This Former Clean-Water Plant in New Jersey
Converting a decommissioned wastewater treatment facility into a nature preserve has been a winner for everyone, says Andy Kricun, executive director and...
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Wave of Retirements on the Way? Northern Maine Is Building a Solution
A spiring water professionals in Maine now have a place to study for a variety of careers.
Northern Maine Community College has developed...
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A New Compressible Filter From SUEZ Helps Drive Down Effluent Phosphorus
Phosphorous regulations are getting tougher for clean-water plants. One way to drive down effluent phosphorous levels is through tertiary filtration.
For that purpose,...
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Here's How to Make a Success of Your Facility Open House
So you’re holding an open house at your plant. You’ve never done it before. Or you’ve tried but had a less-than-great experience....
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Worth Noting - October 2018
People/Awards
Jerry Beausoleil, director of Public Works for Putnam, Connecticut, retired after 50 years.
Officials in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, held a ribbon-cutting for...
