Inside the April 2014 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
Grass Valley plant operators make friends with technology and produce high-quality reclaim water for groundwater recharge and golf course irrigation.
Worth Noting - April 2014
Worth Noting
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Product Spotlight
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Product News
Industry News - April 2014
Industry News
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Case Study
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Product Focus
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In My Words
Tacoma Public Utilities and its water-related operations are part of an effort to promote sustainability and environmental quality as a catalyst for economic growth.
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Plantscapes
An aquarium inside an Idaho treatment plant demonstrates the life-giving quality of the facility’s Class A reuse effluent.
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Greening the Plant
Solar energy provides most of the energy for the Rifle water reclaim plant, while operators’ innovations cut down electricity consumption.
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Top Performer - Operator
Troy Bemisdarfer seized an opportunity in the clean-water industry and in just five years has built a satisfying and award-winning career.
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Top Performer - Biosolids
A Utah city turns to renewable energy as part of an operation that brings the liquid and solids sides of treatment full circle.
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How We Do It
A clean-water plant in the hometown of the Auburn Tigers completes a trouble-free conversion from gaseous chlorine to UV disinfection.
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Hearts and Minds
Partnerships help an innovative water-quality education program reach diverse age groups and influence behaviors in Warsaw, Ind.
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Letters - April 2014
Letters
Can’t Argue With Success?
The Fire Chief Project
San Francisco uses “potty humor” to draw attention and build support for a multibillion-dollar clean-water infrastructure upgrade program.
What Kind of Plants Are They - Really?
Let's Be Clear
What’s the best way to brand the facilities that handle our communities’ wastewater and keep our lakes and rivers safe, clean and healthy?
Originally in Water System Operator
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Cover Story
Besides clean drinking water, Mark Riggsby helps produce inmates with critical skills for a productive career when their debt to society is paid.
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Quality Leaders - Plant
Team members in Spring Hill, Tenn., have had the privilege of being with their plant since the beginning. The results show in quality water and efficient performance.
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Quality Leaders - Agency
An Alabama water utility succeeds with experienced operators, exceptional maintenance and pride in producing a quality product.
Building A Bridge
On Tap
Some prisons offer water treatment training programs. What happens to the trainees when they are released and look for work in the clean-water field?
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Technology Deep Dive
Drum thickeners from Alfa Laval offer substantial improvement in volume reduction and major savings on handling and transportation.
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Bright Ideas
A complete automation system helps a Philippines city improve control over water pumping and distribution and drive down operating and maintenance costs.
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ACE Product Preview
The American Water Works Association’s ACE14 will showcase the most innovative products and services from all aspects of the water industry.
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Tech Talk
Water supply systems that exceed the US EPA action level for copper must take a number of corrective measures.
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Industry News
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Sustainable Practice
The Palm Bay (Fla.) Utilities Department uses an ISO standard as a framework for continuous improvements that cut costs and lessen environmental impact.
Worth Noting - April 2014
Worth Noting
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Winning Them Over
Education is the future of water quality for one of the driest communities in the Southwest. In Rio Rancho, you’re never too young to learn.