Inside the April 2013 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
A search for the optimum biosolids solution leads Exeter Township to an indirect thermal drying process that yields a Class A EQ product.
Worth Noting - April 2013
Worth Noting

Top Performer - Plant
The staff in Commerce Township, Mich., uses old-fashioned persistence and ingenuity to make the most of a new BNR process with SCADA control.

Top Performer - Operator
Loxahatchee district’s chief operator Gary McClure gets the job done consistently while spreading the credit to his managers and his team.

Product Spotlight

Product News

Product Focus

Plantscapes
An award-winning wastewater lift station project combines community appeal with a low-cost solution that benefits ratepayers.

Special Feature
A youth apprenticeship with NEW Water in Green Bay gives Brandon Burton an excellent start toward a career in clean water.
The Fire Chief Project
Let's Be Clear
You’re invited to join a long-term endeavor — one that aims to change the status of clean-water operators radically, permanently and for the better

Industry News

In My Words
A national database sheds light on treatment plant digester methane and the role it plays in the nation’s renewable energy initiatives.

How We Do It
A St. Louis treatment plant resolves pump station reliability issues with an eddy current high-power digital clutch controller.

Hearts and Minds
The treatment plant in LaSalle, Ill., brings environmental awareness to the public in conjunction with Earth Day.

Greening the Plant
A solar array in Weslaco, Texas, helps the treatment plant run off the grid during the day and draws interest from academics and other municipalities.

Case Study
Originally in Water System Operator

Cover Story
Already meeting regulations but wanting to do even better, operators at a Pennsylvania facility win the state’s first Excellence in Water Treatment Award.

Product Focus
The American Water Works Association’s ACE13 will showcase the most innovative products and services from all aspects of the water industry.

Product Spotlight
Worth Noting - April 2013
Worth Noting

Winning Them Over
The Lawn Whisperer helps residents and businesses in and around Dallas-Fort Worth learn and adopt water-conserving behaviors.
Forward Looking
Technology Deep Dive
Hydraulic modeling made possible by the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure concept helps water system operators improve decision-making and performance.

Tech Talk
Filters are the heart of any water treatment plant. Periodic inspection can verify that they remain in good condition — or tell you when they need special attention.
Fine-Tuning the System
Sustainable Practice
Use of off-peak electricity and gravity-powered water delivery gives Truckee Meadows Water Authority a better way to manage energy and control costs.

Quality Leaders - Plant
A proactive approach keeps Benbrook Water Authority consistently ahead of the curve and wins recognition in the Texas drinking water community.

Quality Leaders - Operator
Versatile Dale Stanley does double duty as ‘top operator’ at two of Dalton Utilities’ Georgia water treatment plants.
Projects and Awards - April 2013
Projects & Awards

Product News
Unsung Heroes
On Tap
Water system operation and maintenance people are some of the nation’s most important and most undervalued professionals. Here’s a chance to recognize them.

Industry News

Bright Ideas
A Colorado water district streamlines system monitoring and control with a SCADA-integrated network of wireless data radios.