Inside the November 2017 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
Jody Flannery’s dedication and insistence on perfect procedure have helped her community earn Laboratory of the Year recognition.

Hearts and Minds
Virginia celebrates June 30 as Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day as declared by the state General Assembly.

Top Performer - Operator
Tim Mills rarely strays far from his small community’s clean-water plant. Maybe that’s why it runs so well and produces such high-quality effluent.

Quality Leaders - System
Randy Randall and his operations team rely on data to pump water efficiently and take full advantage of the local utility rate structure.

Top Performer - Operator
Earl Stewman leads a crew keeping some of Alaska’s fire hydrants in working order, battling the elements to maintain public safety, and building an award-winning career.

Sustainable Operations
The Santa Cruz, California, plant team achieves big energy savings with high-efficiency lighting retrofits and intelligent electric power management.

Tech Talk
Specifying coatings for water facilities can be tricky. Consultation with coatings experts can lead to selection of a product that protects effectively and extends service life.

How We Do It - Wastewater
A sequencing batch reactor plant in a rural Tennessee county provides an operator-friendly process that yields quality effluent and saves energy.

Plantscapes
Ponds and man-made wetlands at an Indian River County Utilities treatment plant provide a major attraction for birders and wildlife watchers.

In My Words
The Dixie Drain project in Idaho is an example of innovative approaches to reducing phosphorus loadings on streams at affordable cost.

Technology Deep Dive
Reverse engineering of impellers and other components can be a cost-effective solution for pumps that are no longer manufactured and for which off-the-shelf parts are not available.
Who Are These Guys (and Gals)?
Let's Be Clear
If you deal with news reporters, it helps to understand their roles, their skills and limitations, and the daily demands they face on the job.
Exam Study Guide
Exam Study Guide
Industry News - November 2017
Industry News

Case Studies
Worth Noting - November 2017
Worth Noting

Product Spotlight

Product Spotlight
Product News - November 2017
Product News
Product Focus - November 2017
Product Focus