Inside the November 2011 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
Ralph Martini does whatever it takes for his community’s wastewater treatment system — even door-to-door selling when needed
Wastewater Treatment Systems
Case Study

Greening the Plant
A Demand Response Program helps a Los Angeles treatment plant save money while reducing environmental impact and stress on the power grid

Hearts and Minds
Fort Worth’s Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility works with student interns to prepare them for clean-water careers

How We Do It
A Bio-Dome mobile ammonia removal system proves itself in testing through a Midwestern winter

How We Do It
A new polymer blending and activation system helps an Illinois treatment plant reduce chemical costs and improve the solids process
Professional Stature
In My Words
Wisconsin’s new wastewater operator apprentice program aims to add to the industry talent pool with a three-year hands-on training regimen
November Industry News
Industry News
Val-Matic Releases Product Brochure; Parkson Partners with Biowater; Advanced Waste Acquires Waste Water Systems; Standex Electronics Publishes Sensor Catalog; NOV Monoflo Names Waters Sales; DYK, Natgun Form DN Tanks Inc.; SCFI Launches Online Energy Calculator; Garlock Acquires One-Up Pump Diaphragm; WILO Names VP, Produces Training Videos; Synagro Launches Company Website; BASF Completes Acquisition of inge watertechnologies; HSI Offers WWTP Strategy Game
Getting Serious
Let's Be Clear
Wisconsin blazes a trail with a wastewater treatment operator apprenticeship program that mimics long-standing practices in a variety of skilled trades

Product Focus
Transmitter Combines Three Energy Data Systems in One
Product Spotlight
Data Industrial 340 BN/MB Btu energy transmitter from Badger Meter

Product News
Featured new products.

Top Performer - Biosolids
A solar drying system helps a Mississippi treatment plant save on biosolids management and progress toward Class A status

Top Performer - Plant
A unique process and an exceptional staff make sure the Town of Vernon treatment plant sends excellent-quality water into trout habitat downriver
Alligator Crawl
Special Feature
Worth Noting - November 2011
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Education; Calendar of Events