Jim Baird devotes much of his free time to improving training programs that help make water and wastewater operators more effective and valuable in their careers.   

Cross-training and in-house improvement projects help the Carpinteria (California) Sanitary District keep treatment costs down and maintain quality performance.

A watershed stewardship program in Georgia gives students of all ages hands-on experiences in monitoring stream quality.

Operators in Salem do more than deliver high-quality water. They earn awards for excellent performance and help train other operators from around Virginia.

Dustin C. Coles thrives on a hectic schedule as he leads the Kansas team at Topeka’s second largest treatment plant, serves as a consultant, and contributes time to his state association.

Among all the special national week celebrations, one deserves special attention from members of the water and wastewater professions.

A wireless remote monitoring system offers a low-cost way to track equipment condition, improve maintenance practices, and prevent unplanned downtime.

The Water Environment Federation is working toward the day when certification reciprocity would remove barriers that limit options for operators and utilities.

A rural Michigan treatment plant near Lake Huron attracts an abundance of birds and waterfowl to its settling ponds – along with visitors carrying binoculars.

The JEA biosolids treatment facility uses structured ceramic media to resolve siloxane clogging, cut costs and boost uptime in its emissions treatment process.

A water and sewer district and a school system team up for a presentation to introduce students to job opportunities in the water sector.

A water plant upgrade includes changes friendly to nearby homeowners and earns a significant award for infrastructure sustainability.