April 2013 Issue of TPO

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

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

The Lawn Whisperer helps residents and businesses in and around Dallas-Fort Worth learn and adopt water-conserving behaviors.

Hydraulic modeling made possible by the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure concept helps water system operators improve decision-making and performance.

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.

Use of off-peak electricity and gravity-powered water delivery gives Truckee Meadows Water Authority a better way to manage energy and control costs.

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

Versatile Dale Stanley does double duty as ‘top operator’ at two of Dalton Utilities’ Georgia water treatment plants.

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.

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

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

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

A search for the optimum biosolids solution leads Exeter Township to an indirect thermal drying process that yields a Class A EQ product.

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

A youth apprenticeship with NEW Water in Green Bay gives Brandon Burton an excellent start toward a career in clean water.

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

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

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

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

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.