Inside the February 2016 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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![Get the Scoop on Low-Temperature Thermal Hydrolysis](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F15-060-d184.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=30e81cad4d110006ac71f879b8374eb1)
Cover Story
A Saskatchewan treatment facility makes big strides in biosolids quality with thermal hydrolysis process.
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Hearts and Minds
The East Bay Municipal Utility District recruits theater groups to deliver performance-based water conservation messages.
![Illinois Water Plant Consistently Brings Home Awards](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpontiac16.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=998914d2cbefb796d2e8815cc6412c06)
Top Performer - Plant
A focus on constant improvement helps an Illinois water plant earn 15 straight Director’s Awards from the Partnership for Safe Water.
![The Decision Maker: How La Plata Plant Became an Award-Winner](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fjwb_082515_laplatawastewater_133.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=47f3c16a0a75cfbdfa8269afd6f74880)
Top Performer - Plant
The team at the La Plata Wastewater Treatment Plant conquers upgrades and operational challenges with ingenuity and dedication.
![Building on Innovation: Louisville Water Earns 2 Phase IV Awards](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F0021.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=fe02b0f13b429008236416c4d5396051)
Top Performer - Plant
Louisville Water is the second utility in the US to earn two Phase IV awards from the Partnership for Safe Water.
![Sustainable Plant Reuses Lagoon To Reduce Footprint](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdsc_1040.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=2dd065b9a89cd1003a6d1e3a9cdbe2a4)
Sustainable Operations
Ontario’s Grand Bend treatment facility earns top recognition for sustainability based on environmental, economic and community benefits.
![How Transitioning to Class A-Biosolids Saves Money](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fscreen.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=36a589bc340e17b79e7c307ed55dbd92)
How We Do It - Wastewater
A southwest Florida treatment plant turns to lime stabilization to create Class A biosolids for land application and cuts handling costs significantly.
![Providing Sanctuary: Operators Convert Discharge Ponds to Wildlife Habitat](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fsdc11550.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=35a7b8be665eb6291e0cc54fbb77f30d)
Plantscapes
Operators embellish an established pond habitat and spruce up the plant grounds to enhance the visitor experience.
![The Benefit of Year-Round Operator Training Programs](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ftim_hughes.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=cff71d9bdb645b2abc4b551ade891b71)
Building The Team
Continuous training gives Union Sanitary District team members the knowledge and experience to stay at the top of their field.
![Q&A: Kansas Municipal Utilities Talks About $3.2 Million Training Center](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fo0216_in_my_words_dsc_1345_2.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=cc1a8a723d62141da7ae9aeffb69fd25)
In My Words
Kansas Municipal Utilities organization starts construction on a new training center to help groom new generations of operators.
![Get the 411 on Endress+Hauser's Orthophosphate Analyzer](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fca80ph_gelb_003.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=20058fbca7cbd5edacec672723b03c87)
Technology Deep Dive
Phosphate analyzer from Endress+Hauser is designed to provide accurate measurements from process streams while conserving reagent.
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WWETT Preview
Country chart-topper Jerrod Niemann promises popular hits plus some ‘laughter and craziness’ at his WWETT Show performance.
When Did Resource Frugality Become Un-American?
Let's Be Clear
Our country seems divided in attitudes about the importance of conserving energy and the wise use of resources in general.
Industry News - February 2016
Industry News
Worth Noting - February 2016
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Calendar
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Case Study
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Product Spotlight
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Product Spotlight
Product News - February 2016
Product News
Product Focus - February 2016
Product Focus