Inside the December 2017 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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Experience, Hard Work Are Keys to Success for Superintendent Tony Wood Experience, Hard Work Are Keys to Success for Superintendent Tony Wood
Tony Wood learned through long and hard experience to become an expert operator, superintendent and grant writer for the clean-water plant in Osgood, Indiana.
West Virginia Watershed Helps Mold Water Ambassadors West Virginia Watershed Helps Mold Water Ambassadors
Seeing, hearing and touching are better teachers than books for kids in the Western Virginia Water Authority’s outreach and education programs.
How Ordinary Attention to Detail Wins Awards How Ordinary Attention to Detail Wins Awards
Plain old experience and diligence keep treatment performance consistently on track for the clean-water plant team in Marshall, Missouri.
Success Is About Technology — And the People Who Make It Work Success Is About Technology — And the People Who Make It Work
Hendersonville’s water filtration plant has highly advanced processes, but the credit for its quality output belongs to an experienced team of operators.
Water Quality Analyst Finds Success Meeting Challenges Head-On Water Quality Analyst Finds Success Meeting Challenges Head-On
Award-winning water quality analyst Andrew Johnson thrives on new challenges, outperforming permit requirements and serving the community.
Get More Life and Better Performance From Your Blowers Get More Life and Better Performance From Your Blowers
When choosing blower technology, consider not just the design of the machine, but the conditions under which it must operate.
Turning Open Plant Property Into Renewable Energy on the Cheap Turning Open Plant Property Into Renewable Energy on the Cheap
A New Mexico town arranges to receive a major supply of renewable energy with no upfront investment and no responsibility for system operations.
See How This Plant Solved Its Short-Term Staffing Problem See How This Plant Solved Its Short-Term Staffing Problem
A temporary supervisor helps a California water district through a staffing transition and in the bargain adds valuable insights on system operations and future planning.
Ordinary Treatment Plant Tank Becomes Focal Point of Community Ordinary Treatment Plant Tank Becomes Focal Point of Community
A student-designed mural in Illinois on Decatur’s above-ground water reservoir becomes a point of visual interest along a busy highway.
Why Data Reliability Is Crucial for Treatment Plant Operations Why Data Reliability Is Crucial for Treatment Plant Operations

Water and wastewater utilities increasingly rely on data from multiple devices. Effective analysis and reliability help maximize efficiency, safety and compliance.

This Is a Step Up for Standby Generators This Is a Step Up for Standby Generators
A new series of large-capacity diesel generator sets includes innovations designed to deliver high performance and efficiency in compact footprints.
Here's the Secret to Success in Water and Wastewater
In any profession, it’s not pure talent that makes people great. It’s seizing that talent and getting the most from it. That starts with genuinely loving one’s chosen line of work.
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Water Environment Federation Presents Awards for Operational and Design Excellence Plant Proficiencies - December 2017