This Lead Operator Is Nothing Short of a Civic Asset

Cover Story

Stan Shaffer applies long experience, people skills and a nonstop learning quest to build an award-winning career as chief water plant operator in Oneonta, New York.

2017 Tanks, Structures & Components Directory New App Allows Water Customers to Track Usage

Hearts and Minds

The Santa Fe Water Division unveils smartphone app to help customers identify leaks, understand their water usage, and adopt conservation habits.

Too Much Rain Leads to Upgrades for Vermont WWTP

Top Performer - Plant

The Enosburg Falls team acts to limit overflows from wet-weather events and lays aside funds to make regular plant process improvements.

27-Year Laboratory Veteran Wins William D. Hatfield Award

Top Performer - Operator

William D. Hatfield award winner Sue Baert succeeds with hard work, a winning management style, and extensive service to industry associations.

Filtration Plant Staff Pushes Performance Past Permit Requirements

Top Performer - Plant

Presidents Award-winning Ephrata Joint Authority plant uses data to fine-tune processes and produce consistently high-quality water.

Batteries Are Included for This Energy Efficient California WWTP

Sustainable Operations

A California district installs an energy storage system to help make more efficient use of electricity from cogeneration and solar power.

Out With Odors and In With High-Quality Biosolids

How We Do It - Wastewater

Feeding ferric chloride to digested biosolids paid big dividends in drier material, lower hauling costs and reduced odor complaints in Fort Worth, Texas.

Unique Plant Fencing is a Thing of Beauty

Plantscapes

An innovative fence design provides security while maintaining the architectural integrity of a historic water treatment plant building in Saginaw, Michigan.

Anammox Bacteria: Where Science and Operations Meet

In My Words

Wastewater treatment using anammox bacteria is an example of how lab experimentation and real-world trial and error can work together to promote progress.

New Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology Defies Convention

Technology Deep Dive

An innovative secondary treatment technology uses aerobic granular biomass for effective nutrient removal in a compact footprint with low energy consumption.

How Modern Batteries Make Solar and Wind Power Viable for Treatment Plants

Let's Be Clear

Electrical energy storage has potential to fill a critical gap in the emissions-reducing and money-saving attributes of renewable power resources.

Exam Study Guide

Exam Study Guide

Worth Noting - October 2017

Worth Noting

People/Awards; Calendar

Industry News - October 2017

Industry News

Tanks, Structures and Components

Case Studies

Providing multiparameter control

Product Spotlight

A valve and flowmeter in one

Product Spotlight

Product News - October 2017

Product News

Product Focus - October 2017

Product Focus