Inside the January 2017 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Municipalities Teaming Up to Protect Waterways from Excessive Nutrients
Cover Story
An ambitious urban-rural partnership takes an innovative approach to reduce phosphorus loading to lakes and streams around Wisconsin’s capital.
Cloth media filters assist city in meeting its reuse goals
Case Study
Is Road Salt the Next Big Problem for Northern Water Utilities?
Hearts and Minds
The sewerage district in Wisconsin’s capital city aims to curtail salt for roads, sidewalks and water softeners to protect drinking water and the environment.
How an Award-Winning Plant is Putting Veterans to Work
Top Performer - Plant
Military veterans and other qualified professionals keep clear reuse water flowing at Florida’s Loxahatchee River District.
Young Treatment Plant Staff Winning Awards
Top Performer - Operator
Rising star Chris Cox builds an award-winning career at the clean-water plant, managing treatment while leading a team of youthful, high-energy operators.
How One Treatment Team Tackled Irregular Turbidity
Top Performer - Plant
Plant upgrades and constant vigilance against changing source water conditions help earn a Presidents Award for the team in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Oregon Plant Greases the Wheels with $16.8 Million Upgrade
Sustainable Operations
A Clean Water Services facility expanded cogeneration capacity by adding an FOG receiving station to help produce more biogas.
New England Program Introduces Students to Wastewater Work
Building The Team
High school students get six weeks of hands-on treatment plant experience in an EPA-funded program conducted in Lowell, Massachusetts.
A Concrete Cure: Repairing a Deteriorated Lagoon System
How We Do It - Wastewater
A flexible epoxy liner restores the deteriorated bottom of a wastewater treatment lagoon at a food manufacturing facility in Georgia.
This Plant's Landscape Replicates the Stages of Water Treatment
Plantscapes
Community involvement helped a Connecticut water authority create a unique building and a landscape with educational and functional values.
Biosolids Pioneer Talks About Changes Over 40-Year Career
In My Words
U.S. EPA’s Robert Bastian shares insights from four decades on the forefront of encouraging and regulating beneficial use of biosolids.
New Software Aims to Help Operators Increase Productivity
Technology Deep Dive
New HMI/SCADA software is designed to help plant operators access critical information faster and take the most appropriate actions.
New Roll-Off Tank Withstands Heavy Use, Leaves Small Footprint
WWETT Spotlight
A smooth-walled frac tank from Dragon Products brings an oilfield product to wastewater sector.
Wastewater Wrenchers Recognized for Mechanical Skills
Let's Be Clear
The Iowa WEA makes a positive step with special recognition for those who maintain and fix the mechanical equipment that keeps plants running right.
Worth Noting - January 2017
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Events
Industry News - January 2017
Industry News
Flow conditioners improve accuracy of flowmeters in tight quarters
Product Spotlight
Plug valve a fit for multiple applications
Product Spotlight
Product News - January 2017
Product News
Product Focus - January 2017
Product Focus