Inside the December 2014 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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A California Agency Creates A Brand For Its Recycled Water, Biogas Energy And Pelletized Biosolids
Cover Story
A California agency creates a brand for its recycled water, biogas energy and pelletized biosolids, building community connections and winning support for future investments.
Worth Noting - December 2014
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Education; Calendar of Events
Effective Mixing Reduces Polymer Consumption At California Treatment Plant By 23 Percent
How We Do It - Wastewater
Effective mixing of polymer to a homogeneous and fully activated solution reduces polymer consumption at California treatment plant by 23 percent.
Here's How To Fend Off DDoS Attacks – An Insidious Form Of Cyber-Vandalism
In My Words
Water and wastewater facilities are increasingly threatened by an insidious form of cyber attack. Here’s some advice on how to prepare for and fight off the threat.
Pumping Savings Realized
Tech Talk
When applied correctly, variable-speed pumps can enhance pump station reliability and performance while delivering on the promise of lower energy usage.
Community Stakeholders Design A Landscape For Palo Alto's Clean-Water Plant
Plantscapes
Palo Alto’s clean-water plant is surrounded by a landscape of trees, shrubs and plants selected by a committee with advice from community stakeholders.
Field-Adjustable Butterfly Valve Designed For Easy Maintenance
Product Spotlight
Intelligent Sensors Provide Multiple Measurements With Single Transmitter
Product Spotlight
Energy Management And Sustainability
Case Study
A Peristaltic Metering Pump Helps Cut Chemical Costs In Water And Wastewater Applications
Technology Deep Dive
A peristaltic metering pump from Watson-Marlow is designed to cut chemical costs in common water and wastewater applications.
North Carolina Water Plant Team Members Earn Community Awards For Innovation
Water treatment personnel in a North Carolina city earn their fair share of the community’s annual awards for innovation.
Water Operator Brian Bishop Takes No Shortcuts In Serving His Vermont Community
Top Performer - Operator
Whether supervising a major plant upgrade or handling daily operations, Brian Bishop takes no shortcuts in serving his Vermont community.
A Settling Process Using Magnetite Ballast Helps A Massachusetts Plant Meet Strict Phosphorus Limits
How We Do It - Wastewater
A phosphorous reduction process using magnetite ballast helps a Massachusetts treatment plant consistently meet strict effluent permit limits.
Delta Diablo District Pilot Projects Test Technologies That Save Energy And Improve Treatment
Sustainable Operations
Pilot projects at Delta Diablo test technologies with potential to save energy, enhance resource utilization and improve treatment.
Industry News - December 2014
Industry News
Product News - December 2014
Product News
An Art And Poetry Contest Helps Teach New York City Students About The Value Of Water
Hearts and Minds
An annual poetry and art contest helps teach students in New York City and surroundings about the value of water and the city’s water and wastewater processes.
A Colorado Plant Produces Sparkling Effluent With A Process Combining Liquor With Fixed-Film Media
Top Performer - Plant
A small but experienced team in Colorado produces sparkling effluent using an innovative process that combines mixed liquor with fixed-film media.
Product Focus - December 2014
Product Focus
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City Of Aspen Water Plant Tour Promotes Awareness And Conservation
The Fire Chief Project
The Rocky Mountain City of Aspen partners with a conservancy group on a drinking water plant tour to promote awareness and conservation.
Dumping “Human Waste”? No, They’re Not.
Let's Be Clear
Ill-informed reporters often grossly mischaracterize biosolids. It’s time for clean-water agencies to step up with education and end this harmful practice.