May 2014 Issue of TPO

Andy Hall has combined technical aptitude with a human touch to build an award-winning career in a fast-growing New Mexico city.

Two utilities follow different but highly effective approaches to protect the integrity of their pipe infrastructure and minimize water losses.

Challenges bring out the best in the team at the award-winning Huntsville Utilities as homegrown innovations drive excellence.

A new low-profile underdrain system is designed for ease of installation, high durability and uniform performance.

Wholly owned watersheds around its key sources and diligent plant operations help Greenville Water deliver an exceptional-quality product.

A poster contest and “groundwater parfaits” help students in a Washington city appreciate the value and scarcity of fresh water.

The Groundwater Recovery Facility at California’s South Coast Water District achieves high uptime and long runs between membrane cleanings.

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One positive side to a still-slow economy is that it builds a compelling case for water careers. Maybe it’s time to bring that front and center.

The operations team in Helena, Mont., worked hard for years to enhance the appearance of plant buildings and equipment and the surrounding property.

Knowledge of this principle of wastewater chemistry can help you control your process effectively – and perform well on licensing exams.

Southern King County district reaps the benefits of Mark Fogle’s willingness to take on new tasks, his focused experience and mechanical aptitude.

Public outcry – however unjustified – can set your biosolids program back. Here are some practical tips for communicating effectively with your public.

A two-member team in Shannon, Ill., extracts award-winning performance from a small treatment facility built around aerated lagoons and rock filters.

A New Jersey village gets a cost-saving renewable power system based on biogas and solar without making any capital investment.

A combined grit separation, washing and dewatering process leaves a Wisconsin treatment plant with lower operating costs and two desirable byproducts.

Pilot testing with cloth media filtration documents one way to achieve the strict effluent total phosphorus limits being prescribed in today’s permits.

A progressive Massachusetts town replaced a 40-year-old plant with new technology to treat high flows and meet stringent phosphorus limits.

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A booth at the annual California Lemon Festival helps the Goleta Sanitary District reach the public and build support for its initiatives.

From removing tedious, unpleasant chores to helping deliver higher-quality end product, automation elevates people and advances the clean-water profession.