Inside the October 2013 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
Rich Hunt brings a long list of proven capabilities to help clean-water plants produce quality effluent and operate reliably, safely and cost-effectively.

Industry News
Votes for including industrial operators
Letters
Worth Noting - October 2013
Worth Noting
It’s Not Just for the Guys
The Fire Chief Project
Building a Bridge
Let's Be Clear
Wastewater treatment training programs are common in prisons. What happens to the trainees when they are released and look for work in the clean-water field?

Product Spotlight

Editor's Choice

Case Study

Product Focus
Wastewater treatment plants contain various infrastructure, including wastewater bins and tanks, clarifiers and covers. These products, which also include products designed to maintain that infrastructure, will help treatment plant operators make sure their plants are in top condition.

Product News

In My Words
Doug Sibolski saw public opinion turning against his city’s treatment plant. He said goodbye to the low profile and took to the newspaper to set things straight.

Hearts and Minds
Portland Water District plant operators worked closely with middle school students to create an educational video on the treatment process.

Greening the Plant
The nation’s first use of glycerol to reduce nitrogen saves millions in capital investment for a New York City treatment plant and helps Jamaica Bay restoration.

How We Do It
The City of Edmonton’s membrane ultrafiltration plant supplies a local refinery with reclaimed effluent for production processes.

Plantscapes
A plant team in Springfield spearheads a major effort to restore two miles of banks on an ecologically important stream that also receives plant effluent.

Top Performer - Plant
The team at North Conway Water Precinct takes extra measures to safeguard the environment and reduce reliance on carbon-based energy.

Top Performer - Biosolids
The Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has formed partnerships for cogeneration and for grease collection to boost biogas production.
Originally in Water System Operator

Cover Story
Dusty Martin has built a rewarding career by furthering his education, enhancing his skills and inspiring those around him.

Product Spotlight

Case Studies
Worth Noting - October 2013
Worth Noting

Product Focus
Clean-water operators depend on quality pumps, drives and valves to move clean, fresh water out to their customers. Here are several of the products on the market designed to keep the water flowing smoothly and efficiently.

Technology Deep Dive
Real-time monitoring and analysis of multiple parameters can help utilities operate efficiently and provide reliable, affordable service.
2013 Pumps Directory

Industry News

Product News

Bright Ideas
A cooperative water conservation program based largely on rebates for water-saving toilets places big dividends in Florida’s Broward County.

Winning Them Over
Three basic ideas permeate Joanne Rufft’s presentation for Artesian Water Company on the value of groundwater resources.

Sustainable Practice
Colorado Springs Water Utility keeps energy costs down by using automated systems to predict water demand, identify efficient processes and maximize off-peak pumping.
A Look at the Basics
Tech Talk
Coagulation and flocculation are fundamental to drinking water treatment. Here’s a look at the chemical and physical processes at work.

Editor's Choice

Quality Leaders - Agency
A long-term sustainability program at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority saves substantial water and energy through dedicated team effort.

Quality Leaders - Plant
An experienced and highly qualified team and a newly upgraded treatment plant keep quality water flowing in Clifton Forge, Va.
Where Would You Invest?
On Tap
Researchers asked: What would you do with $100 billion for US infrastructure? Maybe more to the point, what would you do with $1 million more in your budget?