On a Mission

Cover Story

The team in Norman, Okla., thrives on communicatIon, shared responsibilIty, and a clear, simple goal to deliver safe water at low cost to the community.

Planned Excellence

Top Performer - Plant

New Brightwater plant in King County, Wash., combines efficient treatment with odor control technologies that make the plant a good neighbor.

Private Perspective for Public Good

Top Performer - Operator

Raymond Vermette Jr. continues to streamline his facility, relying on the latest technologies, a knowledgeable team, and support from his city officials.

Mixing Things Up

Tech Topics

Large-blade, slow-speed wastewater mixing technologies gain recognition for providing solid performance with low-energy usage.

Wastewater Disinfectant Offers Alternative to Bleach

Product Spotlight

Proxitane WW-12 disinfectant from Solvay Chemicals

Product News - September 2012

Product News

Digital Technology

Product Focus

Worth Noting - September 2012

Worth Noting

Giant Microbes

Plantscapes

Sculptures at the Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Treatment Plant pay proper tribute to the tiny heroes of the activated sludge process.

Credit Where it’s Due

Let's Be Clear

The clean-water profession is filled with facility leaders who never forget they are only as good as the members of the teams they lead.

Industry News - September 2012

Industry News

Real-World Practice

In My Words

A pilot treatment plant at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville gives operator candidates the ultimate in hands-on instruction.

Scrubbing Bubbles

How We Do It

A pulsed hydraulic mixing system helps an Ohio treatment plant resolve operating issues and homogenize grease for incineration.

Plant Pride

Hearts and Minds

Treatment plant staff members in Greeley, Colo., are proud of the impression they make on young environmentalists.

Sized Just Right

Greening the Plant

A 2.3 MW single-axis tracking solar system helps an Arizona town cut electricity costs and enables process changes that will save even more

Digital Technology

Case Study