March 2017 Issue of TPO

After a successful career at the wastewater treatment plant in Nashua, New Hampshire, John Adie brings his experience to two more clean-water facilities.

As he rose through the ranks in the water utility industry, Mark Knudson never forgot the essential role of water and wastewater operators.

The Florida town of Davie steps up to address restrictions on potable water use with an award-winning MBR-based water reclamation facility.

San Elijo Joint Powers Authority water reclamation facility protects ocean water quality and provides a drought-resistant recycled water supply.

Pokémon Go became the vehicle for education at a water festival that drew a big crowd for a county utility agency in Georgia.

An energy audit points the way to major savings in aeration and a host of future improvements for the clean-water plant in Stratford, Ontario.

Stainless steel blades on mixer impellers help eliminate maintenance issues and enhance process performance at Research Triangle Park’s treatment plant.

Rain gardens built after Hurricane Sandy help control runoff and provide lessons in green infrastructure for the New Jersey city of Hoboken.

A dual parallel lateral configuration in a media filter underdrain offers advantages in effective backwashing and efficient filtration.

Operators in small communities often find themselves with many more needs than available funds can meet. Here is a perspective from an operator in that position.

A two-in-one unit from Schreiber removes grit and grease from wastewater streams in parallel channels, helping to protect downstream processes.

Energy audits are nothing new, but they can reveal opportunities for major efficiency improvements and provide a sound business case for implementing them.

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