March 2018 Issue of TPO

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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