September 2012 Issue of TPO

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.

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

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

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

Proxitane WW-12 disinfectant from Solvay Chemicals

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

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.

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

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

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

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