May 2012 Issue of TPO

Dana Clement’s contributions to two New Hampshire communities go well beyond dealing with the technical challenges of running a treatment plant

With patience and a little investment, a Wyoming wastewater treatment plant saves energy, earns rebates and improves performance

The Central Marin (Calif.) Sanitation Agency joins efforts with five other local agencies to create crowd-pleasing education programs

Screening equipment with links cast from stainless steel alloys increases efficiency at a Michigan treatment plant

Demand response programs can help treatment plants create a new income stream by cutting back on electric power for short periods when requested

Layfield acquires Canwest Protective Coatings; Xylem breaks ground on manufacturing plant; Calgon’s UV system receives conditional acceptance; Ludman Industries moves into new plant; Ruhrpumpen opens Virginia service center; Mazzei names executive team; Kee Safety joins Pacific Industrial Contractor Screening; Siemens acquires Cambridge Water Technology; ETS begins production at new plant; Sioux Corp. redesigns website; Underground Pipe attends SJE-Rhombus training; Revere opens two offices; Accela offers mobile inspector app

A national magazine ranked water and wastewater operations among the nation’s ten most essential jobs. The question is: Why should that surprise anyone?

Valentine’s Day tours at Brooklyn’s Newtown Creek treatment plant bring a record crowd and international publicity

A prairie sanctuary next to the Fayetteville treatment plant is an attraction for birds and wildlife, and for people who appreciate them

Featured new products.

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Wastewater utilities can use various simple, low-cost measures to make a good start toward protecting against cyber-attacks

A highly structured internship program creates a ready pipeline of qualified operators for a Connecticut wastewater treatment plant

The South Lyon (Mich.) Clean Water Plant’s exemplary performance depends on excellent operators, progressive city leadership, and a supportive community

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