Inside the February 2009 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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Top Performer - Biosolids: Migrating North
The Dane-Iowa wastewater treatment FACILITY in south central Wisconsin uses a biosolids process more typically found in southern climates
Out of the Grease Trap
Derry Township uses an aerobic grease pretreatment unit as the key to a winning strategy for handling a problematic waste
The Right Frame of Mind
An optimistic, get-it-done attitude and state-of-the-art technology make a winning combination for a California reclamation facility
Worth Noting - February 2009
Associations, Awards, Education and Calendar of Events
Industry News - February 2009
CST Industries Acquires Conservatek; JWC Environmental Achieves ISO Certification; Hydro International Realigns Business Structure; Procorp Brochure Details Sustainable Wastewater Treatment System; Mostaghimi Receives Soil and Engineering Award; ADS Receives Water Quality Awards; Osprey Biotechnics Receives EPA Recognition; Distillery Chooses Eisenmann Biomass-to-Energy System; CRC Press Releases Book on Wetland Treatment System
Biosolids Processing
Manufacturers offer a variety of solutions for separating, mixing, conditioning and drying wastewater solids streams
­Nearing Perfection
The Gloversville-Johnstown treatment plant uses a comprehensive strategy to increase biogas output and generate all of its own electricity on-site
Winning the War
A rotary fan press helps a treatment plant in Virginia dewater biosolids cost-effectively, relieve capacity issues and satisfy regulators
It’s the System
Treatment plants can manage biosolids more effectively under an Environmental Management System (EMS) promoted by the National Biosolids Partnership
Exceeding the Limit
Meeting permit requirements is great. It’s even better to find ways to go beyond those standards with cost-effective innovations.
Fitting Right In
Greenery, flowers and native rocks make an Indiana wastewater treatment plant compatible with its setting near downtown
Phoenix Press Offers Two-Source Processing
The WX-D belt filter press from Phoenix Process Equipment Co. of Louisville, Ky., can process sludge from two different sources, allowing for the simultaneous thickening of one sludge and the dewatering of another.
Another Way of Heating
Direct steam injection of solids offers advantages that can include lower capital cost, higher energy efficiency and lower maintenance
On Their Side
An award-winning regional manager for a private wastewater service provider takes a people-centric approach to overseeing operations and overcoming challenges