June 2013 Issue of TPO

The second largest water treatment plant in the U.S. changes disinfection methods, creating challenges for operators, solved by intensive training and teamwork.

The Phoenix suburb of Peoria invites residents to study the value of water, how to conserve it, and how to use it to beautify desert landscapes.

Active mixing technology offers reliable prevention for water tank freezing without high energy costs for heating.

El Paso delays expensive water importation by making water-saving, energy-reducing changes to its distribution and treatment systems.

Immaculate conditions inside the Jackie C. Hays water plant foretell the dedication of the operating staff and the high-quality water they produce.

Family and community help David Ricker succeed in his role as chief operator at the water treatment plant in Greeneville, Tenn.

Saving water by stopping leaks is one thing. Saving water on the other side of the customer meter is quite another. What are your thoughts on dealing with this issue?

A chlorine scrubber retrofit gives a Washington water treatment plant a safe and effective emergency system.

A small but savvy team at the Kill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant sets an example with training, energy savings and biosolids process innovation.

The team in Grandview, Wash., caters to a large food processing industry, while a flexible process helps the plant contribute to wildlife habitat enrichment.

Health and safety improvements allow the Fort Knox treatment plant to achieve coveted Star status in Kentucky’s Voluntary Protection Program.

Effective use of data helps treatment plants in Amherst, Mass., and other communities take out nutrients without costly facility upgrades.

A riverfront sign tells paddlers passing the Holly Advanced Tertiary Treatment Plant about remarkable progress in pollution control.

A certified trainer offers perspectives on training budgets, online versus classroom training, licensing reciprocity, standardized basic exams, and other relevant topics.

There’s growing recognition that nondispersible wipes are a problem. And there’s a growing base of information to help clean-water agencies communicate solutions.

Green Bay’s clean-water agency launches a new identity to foster more positive public perceptions and reflect a growing role in resource protection.

Custom-engineered aluminum sedimentation tank lids help Thames Water achieve effective odor control at its wastewater treatment plant in Beckton, UK.

A kids’ calendar helps the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office get students interested in keeping water clean.

Combined heat and power and a host of other energy innovations mean $750,000 in documented savings — so far.