December 2014 Issue of TPO

A California agency creates a brand for its recycled water, biogas energy and pelletized biosolids, building community connections and winning support for future investments.

People/Awards; Education; Calendar of Events

Effective mixing of polymer to a homogeneous and fully activated solution reduces polymer consumption at California treatment plant by 23 percent.

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.

When applied correctly, variable-speed pumps can enhance pump station reliability and performance while delivering on the promise of lower energy usage.

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.

A peristaltic metering pump from Watson-Marlow is designed to cut chemical costs in common water and wastewater applications.

Water treatment personnel in a North Carolina city earn their fair share of the community’s annual awards for innovation.

Whether supervising a major plant upgrade or handling daily operations, Brian Bishop takes no shortcuts in serving his Vermont community.

A phosphorous reduction process using magnetite ballast helps a Massachusetts treatment plant consistently meet strict effluent permit limits.

Pilot projects at Delta Diablo test technologies with potential to save energy, enhance resource utilization and improve treatment.

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 small but experienced team in Colorado produces sparkling effluent using an innovative process that combines mixed liquor with fixed-film media.

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The Rocky Mountain City of Aspen partners with a conservancy group on a drinking water plant tour to promote awareness and conservation.

Ill-informed reporters often grossly mischaracterize biosolids. It’s time for clean-water agencies to step up with education and end this harmful practice.