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02.23.2026 Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Unique Odor Control Improves Belt Press Room The new 3DP design allows for odor control hoods to be integrated into the belt press, containing odors, mist and spray while not interfering with O&M activities. Read more Sponsored by: BDP Industries, Inc.

Take the Guesswork Out of Chemical Feed with MS6 SONIC-PRO Reliable, precise and ready out of the box, the MS6 ensures smooth operation for water and wastewater applications with minimal setup. Read more Sponsored by: Blue-White Industries

News Briefs: President Orders Federal Takeover of Potomac Spill Cleanup Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a two-alarm fire and explosion erupt at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware. Read more

Heavy Industry Agitator Drives for Wastewater Generation X.e Agitator drives deliver high-torque performance for mixers, aerators and sludge systems. Built with robust gearing, advanced sealing, and optimized lubrication for continuous duty. Read more Sponsored by: SEW-EURODRIVE

15-Minute Pump & Motor Swaps | 50% Downtime Reduction Don’t let late-night calls and costly downtime drain your sanity. MELTRIC Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles are UL-listed and IP69K rated, and make/break connections under load reduce needed PPE. Try a free electrical connection today! Read more Sponsored by: MELTRIC Corporation

Industry News: AqueoUS Vets, Stantec and BIO-UV Group Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones. Read more

Unveiling March: Dive Into Our Latest Issue! The March issue of Treatment Plant Operator is out, featuring the Holiday Pines Water Reclamation Facility in St. Lucie County, Florida. A major expansion and a dedicated team led by industry veteran Manolito Sewel are setting a new standard for environmental stewardship. Watch preview Sponsored by: Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

“The biggest lesson I learned is that trust and integrity are fundamental to lab work. Without it, you can’t build a successful career. If people lose trust in you, you never regain it.” From the article: This Wastewater Lab Director Switched Careers and Rose the Ranks

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AMWA testifies before Congress on water system cybersecurity issues Treatment Plant Operator

DIRTY DROPS WEEKLY

Water/wastewater work isn’t all valves and spreadsheets. It’s also problem-solving with a real-world impact, inside jokes on job sites, and wins you can measure and celebrate with your coworkers. Don’t forget to have fun out there. And if you’re interested in a newsletter that can have fun along with you, sign up for Dirty Drops Weekly here!

The power of fun at work

On Location: Sanitation company rides through the challenges of rodeo

​Watch: Crews take down aging water tower

Listen: Young entrepreneur transitions from power washing to portable restroom trailers

U.S. NEWS

Western US states fail to negotiate crucial Colorado River deal: ‘Mother nature isn’t going to bail us out’ The Guardian

Large-scale desalination belongs in California’s water strategy California Globe

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