Career Builder: Willison Traces Career To Outdoor Interests

Cover Story

Josh Willison made all the right moves as a young Missouri wastewater operator, learning the treatment business, serving the community and winning a prestigious award.

Perforated Inlet Tray Keeps Moist Material From Clogging In Fluid Bed Dryers

Product Spotlight

Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Cartridge System Designed To Withstand Flow Variations

Product Spotlight

Versatile Separation

WWETT Spotlight

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Industry News - May 2015

Industry News

Worth Noting - May 2015

Worth Noting

People/Awards; Education; Events

Going Old School: Can Technology Make Operators Less Proficient?

Let's Be Clear

Technology in treatment is great. But is there a point where too much dependence on digital magic begins to dull operators’ senses and make them less proficient?

Real Ale Brewing Co. Tackles Discharge Limits

How We Do It - Wastewater

A scaled primary and secondary wastewater treatment system enables a Texas craft brewery to meet municipal discharge limits.

Back To Basics: What Is The Settleability Test?

Tech Talk

By paying close attention to this simple test, operators can gain valuable insight into the biological treatment process and maintain high-quality effluent.

NRDC Website Helps Cut Water Losses

In My Words

A website created by the Natural Resources Defense Council looks at how well states and utilities apply policies to measure and report water losses and set reduction targets.

How Management Changed the Hillsborough, N.C. Plant

Building The Team

As a new plant superintendent, Jeff Mahagan wasn’t content with “the way we’ve always done things.” He patiently and successfully changed an established culture.

Q&A: Learn About The Tecon Biogas Storage System

Technology Deep Dive

The Tecon double-membrane biogas storage system offers a flexible solution that can be tank- or ground-mounted and is quick and cost-effective to install.

Puerto Rico Utility Begins Energy Efficiency Updates

Sustainable Operations

Puerto Rico’s government-owned utility takes on a massive program to update facilities, enhance energy efficiency and improve performance.

Operator/Artist Completes Digester Tank Mural

Plantscapes

Maintenance technician Rod Ewing put his artistic talent to work to beautify a digester at a clean-water plant in Port Orchard, Washington

To Save Money, They Built A Membrane Treatment Plant

Top Performer - Plant

A Tennessee utility district builds an award-winning membrane water treatment plant, saving money and ensuring a quality supply to meet rapid growth.

Product News - May 2015

Product News

How A Pennsylvania Plant Met Turbidity Goals

Top Performer - Plant

A Pennsylvania water treatment plant improves operations to meet stringent turbidity goals and receives Partnership for Safe Water Presidents Award.

Amarillo Clean-Water Plants Emphasize Hands-On Learning

Top Performer - Agency

Teams at Amarillo’s two clean-water plants achieve Platinum-quality performance by applying manual methods instead of relying on automation.

Craft Brewers Create Beer From Wastewater Effluent

Hearts and Minds

In Oregon, Clean Water Services sponsored a contest encouraging craft brewers to use river water collected downstream of wastewater treatment plants.